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  The MK Party has dismissed Jabulani Khumalo's assertions that he remains the leader of the party as delusional.  The party's spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, says Khumalo belongs in a psychiatric ward.  Khumalo was spotted at the IEC's Results Operation Centre (ROC) in Midrand at its launch yesterday, where he was met by a hail of questions from journalists, on his absence at MK Party's rally in Johannesburg, his position in the party and his […]

Businesswoman, DJ Zinhle, says her comments on the youth being unemployable were taken out of context and she didn't mean to offend anyone.  The DJ came under fire following a radio interview where she said the South African youth lack the skills for employment. Unemployment is one of the biggest challenges facing the country, especially for young people who remain vulnerable in the South African job market. The latest statistics show that the number of unemployed youth (15-34 […]

Former president, Jacob Zuma, has been disqualified from running in next week's elections due to his 2021 contempt of court conviction.  The Constitutional Court overturned the Electoral Court ruling, which set aside the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)'s decision to ban Zuma from contesting.  Justice Leona Theron found that Zuma is not eligible to be a member of or stand to be elected as a member of the National Assembly.  The […]

South Africa's breakout star, Tyla, ties with global icon Beyonce with four BET nominations.   The Grammy Award winner has been nominated for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best New Artist, Viewer’s Choice Award and Best International Act.   Also putting South Africa on the map are Makhadzi and Focalistic, who were nominated in different categories.   The prestigious BET Awards, which were established more than two decades ago to celebrate black entertainers in music, film, sports and philanthropy, will take place on June 30 […]

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the brutal killing of 5-year-old Ditebogo Junior Phalane.   One suspect is still on the run and police are on his tail.    The suspects face charges of murder, robbery and the unlawful possession of an unlicensed firearm.   The little boy was shot and killed criminals who were hijacking his father, late in the evening, in Soshanguve.   According to the family, Ditebogo ran […]

  The five men linked to the killing of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and his friend, Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane, have been denied bail. The suspects face a number of charges including murder, attempted murder and money laundering. AKA and Tibz were gunned down outside Wish restaurant on Durban's famous Florida road in February last year. Handing down judgment, Judge Vincent Hlatshwayo said it would be reckless of the court to release […]

 The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it's all systems go ahead of the much-anticipated general polls.  South Africans living abroad will cast the first ballot on Friday. IEC Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, has assured the public that voting will go smoothly in the 111 foreign missions around the world.  The commission says all missions have already received the election materials, which include ballot papers, voting booths, ballot boxes, envelopes, and a voter list. Mamabolo has also revealed […]

The family of five-year-old Ditebogo Junior Phalane say his passing still feels like a movie.  The young boy, who has been described as a cheerful soul, was shot during a hijacking incident outside his home in Soshanguve on Friday.  Family spokesperson, Gift Makoti, says Phalane came running out of the house to welcome his father who was arriving home, when he was met with his demise.  "By that time, the hijackers had already pointed a gun at the father and one of the hijackers on the left-hand side […]

MEC for Education in Gauteng, Matome Chiloane, is calling for the destigmatisation of sexually active young people.   He says this can be done through sex talks, which include topics on sexuality and protective sex.   Chiloane made the remarks at Qinisweni Secondary School in Ivory Park, where four young learners committed suicide in a space of 10 days.   Three of them died at medical facilities after ingesting poison, whilst a fourth learner […]