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Health Department urges calm amid Hantavirus outbreak

The National Department of Health says there is no cause for panic in the wake of the deadly Hantavirus outbreak linked to a Netherlands-based cruise ship. The department has confirmed that only two affected patients have been within South Africa’s borders. The vessel was reportedly carrying about 150 international tourists and travelled from different countries and passed several islands, including mainland Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia. Two people have […]

todayMay 4, 2026 102

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Third time no charm for Shebe after bail denial

Popular Lekompo musician, Lehlogonolo "Shebe Maburna" Chauke has been denied bail for a third time. The Limpopo-born star appeared in the Polokwane Magistrates' Court today, facing nine charges including  attempted murder, malicious damage to property, and possession of an unlicensed firearm. It’s alleged that the complainant and a friend were driving along Witklip Street in Ladanna, Polokwane, when they spotted the artist and greeted him out of excitement. The bullet […]

todayApril 30, 2026 305

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Calls grow for accountability in textbook tender saga

Pressure is mounting for those implicated in the foundation phase textbook procurement saga to be held accountable. This follows the alleged awarding of a R1.6 million contract to Lighthouse Publishers (Pty) Ltd to produce textbooks. It is alleged that the company has no proven track record in delivering large-scale educational materials, and could have benefitted by more than R280 million from the publishing process. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has […]

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SACP pushes back against ANC dual membership ultimatum

The General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Solly Mapaila, has rejected the African National Congress’s (ANC) ultimatum to members holding dual membership in both alliance partners. The ANC have given such members 10 days to indicate which party they intend to campaign for. This comes as the SACP prepares to contest the upcoming Local Government Elections, a move it says it will pursue without fear. Tensions between the two alliance […]

todayApril 23, 2026 110

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Dobsonville church leader accused of rape abandons bail

The 58-year-old church leader accused of raping a 12-year-old in Dobsonville, Soweto, has abandoned his bail application. The accused made a brief appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. The alleged rape reportedly took place at the accused’s home on Good Friday. A video of the incident made the rounds on social media, showing the young girl lying naked on a table, appearing dazed, while a woman confronts the […]

todayApril 22, 2026 94

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I’m not guilty, I’m not wrong: Masemola 

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says he has nothing to hide as controversy continues over the Medicare24 tender. The country’s top cop, who appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today, is accused of violating the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) in the awarding of a SAPS tender to alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. These charges are linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract, valued at approximately R228 […]

todayApril 21, 2026 72

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Cynthia Shange dies at 76

The entertainment industry and South Africa at large are mourning the loss of veteran actress, Cynthia Shange, who passed away today. Her family confirmed that the 76-year-old passed away in the early hours of this morning at a hospital in KwaZulu-Natal following an illness. Shange made history when she became the first black woman to win the Miss South Africa title and went on to represent the country at the […]

todayApril 20, 2026 153

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NPA condemns Malema over threats against state prosecutor

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has condemned remarks made by EFF leader, Julius Malema, against the State prosecutor in his firearm discharge case. Addressing supporters outside the KuGompo Magistrates' court after his sentencing, Malema took a jab at the prosecutor, saying he suffers from "short-man syndrome" and must be taught a lesson. Malema was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for the unlawful possession of a firearm, two years imprisonment for […]

todayApril 17, 2026 107

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Magistrate Olivier is “a racist of note”, says Malema

  Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has lashed out at Magistrate Twanet Olivier of the East London Magistrate’s Court, describing her as "a racist of note". This after Olivier sentenced the politician to five years behind bars and a R60 000 fine. Malema was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for the unlawful possession of a firearm, 2 years imprisonment for the unlawful possession of ammunition, and fines of […]

todayApril 16, 2026 184 1