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  Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has given fans a glimpse of hope as he forges ahead with efforts to reduce the high cost of Springbok rugby tickets. McKenzie revealed plans to meet with South African Rugby (SARU), saying the goal is to make national rugby games more accessible to ordinary South Africans. The high cost of tickets has long been a point of frustration, with many supporters […]

South African rapper and songwriter K.O. whose real name is Ntokozo Mdluli, has urged artists to remember the power of their voices in educating and inspiring change. Speaking on Siwe Mpofu-Walsh’s podcast, K.O. shared a wealth of insight, criticising artists who downplay their influence and the potential impact of their platforms. "In essence, you are a vessel or a portal to which certain things can be transmitted, and by depriving […]

Governance expert, Professor Sam Koma, says a commission of inquiry is the most effective way to test the veracity of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations of deep-rooted corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS). Mkhwanazi dropped bombshells in a fiery media briefing, implicating Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, and Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, of interfering with sensitive investigations. This includes allegations that the pair colluded in dissolving […]

Business owner and strategist, Sne "The Marketer" Mkhize,  is encouraging young and aspiring entrepreneurs to grow their brands steadily, stressing the importance of identifying red flags before signing any contracts. "Many young entrepreneurs feel so intimidated starting out in the business industry that they are even ashamed to ask for help. I always say it's better to delay a deal than to spend years recovering from it," says Mkhize. Mkhize […]

The state has confirmed it is preparing to consolidate two additional criminal cases opened at the Pretoria West and Lyttelton police stations against controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. While the nature of the charges has not yet been disclosed, the state indicated that the cases will be merged with existing proceedings. Matlala, his wife Tsakani, co-accused, Musa Kekana and Tiego Floyd Mabusela, appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates' Court over charges […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation on Sunday in response to explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. A matter that the president has described to be of grave national security concern, emphasising that it is vital that the integrity of the country’s security services is safeguarded and that the rule of law is affirmed. Mkhwanazi’s fiery media briefing earlier this week has set off a […]

Economist, Dawie Roodt, says US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports is driven more by political motives than sound economic reasoning. South Africa is among the first group of countries to be targeted by the new US trade measures as the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs will come to end on Wednesday. In a letter penned to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump defended the […]

Political and governance expert, Professor Sam Koma, says South Africans should be outraged by the revelations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, and demand urgent action from President Cyril Ramaphosa. Mkhwanazi came out guns blazing in a fiery media briefing on Sunday directly implicating Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, and the Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, in the alleged corruption within the police service. This includes claims […]

Minister of Correctional Services Dr. Pieter Groenewald’s call for a national debate on reintroducing corporal punishment has sparked mixed reactions. Speaking in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), the Minister proposed reviving the legislation, which was abolished in 1996. He believes that it could be a potential solution to the overcrowding crisis in the country’s prisons. As things stand, the country approximately has over 104 550 sentenced inmates and over […]