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Maluleke’s appointment as acting NSFAS chair sparks political backlash

Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has come under fire for appointing Dr Mugwena Maluleke as the Acting Chairperson of the NSFAS Board. Maluleke, who currently serves as the General Secretary of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), replaces Karen Stander, who resigned citing racism, bullying, intimidation, and safety concerns. The Department says Dr Maluleke’s appointment aims to ensure stability as the Minister seeks a court review to […]

todayNovember 12, 2025 253 1

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Police believe that one of the Ndimande brother’s pulled the trigger in AKA’s killing

National Police Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says investigations suggest that one of the Ndimande brothers was the gunman who fatally shot Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' life. Siyabonga and Malusi were extradited to South Africa from Eswatini today. The brothers, who are originally from KwaZulu-Natal, were arrested while hiding in Eswatini, claiming they fled due to taxi-related violence. They are also linked to several other murder cases, including the killing of a taxi […]

todayNovember 11, 2025 975 1

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Government moves to expand National Anti-Gang Strategy across the country

Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says government's revised National Anti-Gang Violence Strategy will be rolled out in Gauteng, the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, following a recent surge in violent attacks. Cachalia, accompanied by his deputy, Polly Boshielo, and National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, visited the gang-riddled communities of Westbury and Reiger Park on Monday. Last month, Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced the rollout of the strategy, which […]

todayNovember 10, 2025 69

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Stranded South Africans in Ukraine highlight job crisis at home: FOSA

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) says the plight of 17 South Africans stranded in the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine highlights the country’s unemployment crisis and lack of economic opportunities. The men, aged between 20 and 39, were allegedly lured into joining mercenary forces involved in the Russia-Ukraine war under the guise of lucrative job offers. The group, made up of individuals from KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, reached out […]

todayNovember 7, 2025 71

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AKA murder suspects to be returned from Eswatini next week

Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed that the Ndimande brothers, linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, will be extradited from the Kingdom of Eswatini on Tuesday. AKA and his chef friend, Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane, were shot and killed on Florida road in Durban in February 2023. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande will join the five other suspects in the Durban High Court on charges of murder, conspiracy to […]

todayNovember 6, 2025 100

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Mamdani’s victory hailed as milestone for representation in America

Congratulatory messages are pouring in from around the world following the historic election of American lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani, as the new Mayor of New York City. Mamdani has made history, as the first Muslim and South Asian to lead America’s largest and most diverse city. Born in Uganda and raised in the United States, the 34-year-old from Queens also becomes New York’s youngest mayor in more than a century — […]

todayNovember 5, 2025 45

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Brown Mogotsi’s alleged ‘attempted hit’ sparks suspicion

Questions remain over the whereabouts of controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi, after he allegedly survived an attempt on his life. Police say Mogotsi has not been cooperating with authorities, following the incident. It is reported that his vehicle came under a hail of bullets in Vosloorus last night. National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says Mogotsi told officers he was being followed by a white bakkie while driving alone. He was expected […]

todayNovember 4, 2025 94

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Big Sean accused of ‘wasting’ Jhené Aiko’s time amid breakup rumours

Rapper Big Sean and singer Jhené Aiko’s have reportedly ended their 10-year relationship, sparking a flurry of reactions on social media,  with some fans accusing Big Sean of wasting Aiko’s time. The pair, dubbed as one of R&B and hip-hop’s most admired couples, started dating in 2016 and have a three-year-old son together. They collaborated on several hit songs, including "I Know," "None of Your Concern," and their joint project […]

todayNovember 3, 2025 227

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Former top cop Riah Phiyega denies knowing or meeting Matlala

  Former National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has denied ever meeting or knowing alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. This, follows testimony at the Madlanga Commission, where Witness C — involved in Matlala’s arrest in May — claimed Matlala told police he had been at Phiyega’s Midrand home shortly before being apprehended. The commission has been tasked with probing the allegations of political interference and corruption in South Africa's criminal […]

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