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From trusted leader to accused: Dobsonville pastor in child rape case

Residents in Dobsonville say the 58-year-old pastor accused of raping a 12-year-old girl was widely regarded as a trusted and influential figure in the community. A disturbing video linked to the case, showing the young girl lying naked on a table and appearing dazed while a woman confronts a man she accuses of sexual assault, has been widely circulated on social media, sparking outrage. Scores of residents, activists and members […]

todayApril 14, 2026 271

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Carrim hospitalised ahead of return to Madlanga Commission

African National Congress (ANC) regional treasurer and North West businessman, Suliman Carrim, has reportedly been hospitalised following a suspected heart attack, allegedly suffered while at the gym. Carrim was expected to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission later this week. The controversial businessman's previous attempt to have his testimony in-camera was denied by the commission's chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. During his last appearance, Carrim told the commission that he […]

todayApril 13, 2026 83

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Diddy continues to fight for freedom

Sean 'Diddy' Combs’s fight for freedom is intensifying, as his legal team moves ahead with an appeal to overturn his 50-month prison sentence. The 56-year-old was sentenced in October last year after being found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, but was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. At the centre of the appeal is the argument that the activities described in the case, referred to as "freak-offs", […]

todayApril 10, 2026 54

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“I don’t know Cat Matlala,” says Mashatile

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, maintains that he does not know alleged crime kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Mashatile made the remarks while fielding questions from journalists on the sidelines of the Gauteng Investment Conference today. The deputy president came under scrutiny after being implicated by suspended police sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, during his testimony before the Madlanga Commission. The claim came after Nkosi's home was raided by police, who were allegedly searching […]

todayApril 9, 2026 222

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Riverlea school blaze an act of sabotage: Maile

Gauteng Education MEC, Lebohang Maile, says the torching of classrooms at Riverlea Secondary School appears to be an act of sabotage. At least three classrooms, a laboratory and the school library were destroyed in the blaze, which broke out late last night. Emergency Management Services (EMS) firefighters say they responded to the incident at the school at 7:26 pm. The blaze has raised concern, as the school experienced a similar […]

todayApril 8, 2026 62

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Mama Joy prays for new minister to keep her ‘super-fan’ dreams alive

While Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, maintains a firm stance against using public funds to sponsor so-called "super fans", well-known supporter Joyce "Mama Joy" Chauke has expressed hope that a future minister might support her dream of attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Chauke took to the social media platform X over the weekend, saying she is "praying for a new minister" who would be willing to fund her […]

todayApril 7, 2026 216

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Government cuts fuel levy by R3 per litre ahead of fuel hike

Government has cut the fuel levy by  R3 per litre as a temporary relief measure ahead of Wednesday's fuel price hike. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, says this will reduce the general fuel levy for petrol from R4.10 per litre to R1.10, and for diesel from R3.93 per litre to R0.93, from tomorrow until 5 May. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran has pushed […]

todayMarch 31, 2026 58

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Tensions flare in KuGompo over Nigerian king recognition

Residents of KuGompo, formerly known as East London, are up in arms over the installation of Nigerian national Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, who was reportedly crowned King Igwe Na Ndigbo Na East London without formal recognition from South African authorities. Community members have questioned the legitimacy of the title, raising concerns about what they describe as a parallel traditional structure within the city. Tensions flared in KuGompo on Monday as protests […]

todayMarch 30, 2026 414

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Kenny Kunene tells Julius Malema to ‘bring it on’ amid legal showdown

Patriotic Alliance Deputy President, Kenny Kunene, has challenged Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, to "bring it on", saying he will not apologise for his remarks. The two politicians are embroiled in a legal dispute after Malema filed a lawsuit over comments Kunene made on Podcast and Chill with MacG in February. During the episode, Kunene also alleged that Malema lives at businessman Adriano Mazzotti’s property and hosts meetings […]

todayMarch 27, 2026 265