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The family of 18-year-old Simphiwe Biyela, a Musi High School pupil who was fatally stabbed on Tuesday, has called for calm as tensions continue to rise in Pimville. It is alleged that Biyela was attacked by students from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) during an altercation. He was battered with a baseball bat and stabbed with a shattered bottle while on his way home. The young boy's body was found at a soccer ground in Kliptown. Earlier this week, scores of aggrieved learners took to the streets demanding justice for Biyela. The protests spread to two other schools in the area, where students left their classrooms and marched to the UJ Soweto Campus. Biyela’s aunt, Thandiwe Mpanza, acknowledged the learners’ frustration but urged them to allow law enforcement to carry out their investigation. "The school children are really hurt because this is someone they were with everyday of their lives and looking at the way he died, they are bound to be hurt." "We plead with them to calm […]

Public policy specialist Dr. TK Pooe says that while Johannesburg’s newly introduced "bomb squad" task force may sound promising, the City of Johannesburg must prioritise addressing its deep-rooted structural issues to prevent future crises. Earlier this week, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero announced the formation of a "bomb squad", a task team intended to improve service delivery in the struggling city. The team will be led by the ANC Snuki Zikalala […]

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says he is grateful to outgoing Orlando Pirates coach, Jose Riveiro,  for playing a pivotal role in his development. The former SuperSport United player joined the Buccaneers in January 2024 on a six-month loan deal after struggling for game time at Matsatsantsa. Upon linking up with Riveiro, the 25-year-old quickly became a key figure for the Buccaneers, playing an instrumental role in their 2024 Nedbank […]

Amapiano artist Mpho Lebajoa whose real name is Scotts Maphuma says his fans and the public deserve his apology. The 29-year-old has been at the center of public debate following his bold statement that he is not obligated to take photos with fans, adding that they didn’t contribute to his rise to fame. In a turn of events at the recent Cotton Fest event, unimpressed attendees snubbed his performance, showing […]

Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) has strongly condemned the alleged abuse of female workers at Kopanong Gold Mine in the North West, where women are reportedly forced to strip naked during security searches. The organisation has called for immediate accountability, saying such degrading treatment not only traumatizes the women involved but also undermines broader societal safety. According to the Forum For South Africa (FOSA), security personnel at the […]

South Africa’s veteran talk show host, Felicia Mabuza-Suttle, has praised Grammy Award-winner Keri Hilson for her display of Ubuntu. In a heartwarming video, the iconic talk show host is seen bumping into the songstress at an American Bistro, Houston restaurant . Hilson also shared exciting news, revealing that she will be visiting South Africa in July, sparking electrifying excitement among her fans. The talented musician revealed that the last time she […]

Pressure is mounting on podcast host, Macgyver "MacG" Mukwevho, to issue an apology to media personality, Minnie Dlamini, following degrading comments he made against her on his platform. In the controversial episode that has sparked outrage, MacG was heard making disparaging remarks about Minnie's hygiene on Podcast and Chill. MacG, who is no stranger to the headlines, can be heard taking a swipe at Minnie's relationship history. "Why can’t she […]

As questions remain over where 6-year-old Joshlin Smith is, her mother, Kelly, and her two co-accused have been found guilty of trafficking and kidnapping the little girl. After more than a month-long trial, Judge Nathan Erasmus found that the state has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt that the accused played a role in the disappearance of Joshlin. Her mother and her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis, and their friend, Steveno van […]

Family of missing three-year-old, Mojalefa Savhuli, says police have let them down in the search for the toddler. The three-year-old went missing in Tshepisong on Sunday while he was following his peers to a local spaza shop. The frantic search for the autistic boy continues, with community members now joining the efforts. The toddler's uncle, Solomon, says when they reported the child missing on Sunday, police made jokes about the […]