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Head of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Shamila Batohi says the calls for her sacking do little to address the challenges facing the state institution. With just eight months remaining in her term and calls for her head mounting, Batohi says a lack of institutional independence and deep-rooted systemic challenges continue to hinder the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)’s ability to perform effectively. The NPA has come under fire, […]

Cultural commentator, Anele Siswana, says Lebo M’s latest engagement reflects a complex interplay of personal longing, public identity, and possibly unresolved emotional patterns. The internationally acclaimed producer made headlines after posting a photo suggesting that he will be tying the knot again with Mel Ntsala. The pair got engaged in 2019, but later separated amid allegations of infidelity. Lebo M, known for his multiple high-profile relationships, is set to marry […]

The MK Party’s (MKP) decision to demote Floyd Shivambu has come under intense scrutiny, with many saying his political fate in the party may be sealed any moment. Yesterday, the organisation announced that Shivambu would no longer serve as secretary-general and has been redeployed to the National Assembly as an ordinary Member of Parliament (MP). The move is over his recent visit to the church of fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri […]

Ace Magashule's former PA, Moroadi Cholota, will not be tried in the controversial Free State asbestos case. This after the High Court in Bloemfontein ruled that her extradition from the United States (US) was unlawful, effectively stripping the court of jurisdiction to prosecute her. The 37-year-old claims she was tortured and intimidated by detectives when she was being brought back into the country. Cholota faced graft charges alongside Magashule, businessman Edwin Sodi and 14 […]

Award-winning music producer, Kabelo 'Prince Kaybee' Motsamai, has opened up about his struggle with amnesia - news that has shaken both his fans and colleagues by surprise. Prince Kaybee, known for his chart-topping hits and electric performances, is now facing one of the toughest challenges of his life. The "Club Controller" hitmaker admitted that the diagnosis has left him feeling overwhelmed, emotional, and deeply frustrated. More than just his music […]

Feminist and human rights activist, Lebo Ramafoko, says the reaction to Olorato Mongale’s murder has exposed society’s bias towards victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Ramafoko says the remarks that she was a slay queen by some South Africans after it emerged that she was killed while on a date with a potential suitor, shows how society believes that certain people deserve sympathy while others don’t – something she feels is a […]

University friend, Sphumelele Ndlovu, says it is deeply disheartening that Olorato Mongale became a victim of the same brutality she so passionately fought against. Ndlovu, who studied with Mongale at Rhodes University, recalled her as a towering presence, always at the forefront of the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). Mongale was a key figure in the #RUReferenceList movement at Rhodes University, which emerged in 2016 after students released […]

The acquittal of former Stellenbosch University student, Theuns du Toit, has sparked widespread controversy. Du Toit was caught on video urinating on the belongings of a Black student, Babalo Ndwayana, an incident that drew national outrage and reignited conversations around racism at institutions of higher learning in the country. The court ruled that there were inconsistencies in Ndwayana’s testimony and that the State failed to prove intent, particularly, after it […]

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has defended the controversial gazzetting of a draft policy that proposes easing B-BBEE licensing requirements in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Malatsi says there's no conspiracy or underhanded effort to force Starlink into South Africa. On Friday, the Minister sparked controversy after announcing that the draft policy has been released for public comment, with some angry South Africans urging government not […]