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Activists urge healthcare workers to end discrimination ahead of new PrEP rollout

Social justice organisation, the Soul City Institute, says that the new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medicine, lenacapavir (LEN), is a significant game-changer for young women and other high-risk groups in South Africa. Unlike daily pills or monthly injections, LEN is taken only twice a year, making it more practical and discreet, particularly for those living in unstable conditions, abusive relationships, or with limited privacy. "So sometimes there's no privacy when you […]

October 14, 2025 1

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Ramaphosa denies alleged ties to corruption-accused Hangwani Maumela

The Presidency has dismissed claims linking President Cyril Ramaphosa to businessman Hangwani Maumela, calling them desperate media attempts to stir controversy. The statement comes after a viral video showed Ramaphosa outside Maumela’s mansion, speaking with broadcaster DJ Tbo Touch and Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya. [WATCH] Alleged video shows President Cyril Ramaphosa allegedly outside luxury Sandhurst mansion owned by Morgan Maumela — his alleged nephew accused of looting Tembisa Hospital funds. […]

October 13, 2025 127

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Nobel Peace Prize defends decision to snub Trump

The Nobel Peace Prize Committee has defended its decision not to award US President Donald Trump, saying he does not meet the prize’s standards of courage and integrity. Instead, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was announced as the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate at a ceremony in Norway today. Trump, who had been nominated more than ten times by world leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had expressed […]

October 10, 2025 130

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‘Implicated officials should respond to authorities, not seek media sympathy’, says expert

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, has warned that senior officials implicated by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi risk damaging their credibility by engaging with the media, while investigations are ongoing. He cautions that their public statements could further weaken their legal standing. "I think there is a misunderstanding on the part of those whose names are being raised in the chief testimony or in the chief evidence of General Nhlanhla Nkhwanazi. […]

October 9, 2025 67

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Taxi industry embraces cashless future despite critisicm

The South African National Taxi Council in Gauteng (SANTACO) says it is ready to adopt automated fare collection systems, citing safety as the main reason for the shift. SANTACO’s statement comes in response to social media backlash against Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, who recently renewed calls for cashless payments in the taxi industry. Lesufi took to X, to highlight the benefits of cashless transactions for both commuters and operators. However, […]

October 8, 2025 36

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Section27 backs Teddy Bear Foundation’s fight for safer schools

Legal advocacy group, Section27, has joined forces with the Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children (TTBC) in a legal fight against government departments accused of failing to protect children in schools. According to TTBC, some departments are failing children by not maintaining the National Child Protection Register. The register, which was created under the Children’s Act, is meant to protect children from individuals guilty of child abuse, including sexual and […]

October 7, 2025 29

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Summer Walker issues heartfelt apology to her Mzansi fans

American R&B star, Summer Walker, has apologised to her South African fans and criticised the organisers of the ‘In The City’ music festival after her headline performance was unexpectedly cut short. The 29-year-old singer, known for hits like "Session 32" and "Playing Games", was the main act at the highly anticipated event, held at Smuts House Museum in Centurion. Fans, who had waited hours to see her perform, were left […]

October 6, 2025 70

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Queer groups call for Ngizwe Mchunu to apologise for anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks

Queer rights organisation Trans Hope has urged radio personality, Ngizwe Mchunu, to apologise for his recent homophobic remarks against the LGBTQIA+ community. The KwaZulu-Natal-based NGO says Mchunu’s comments incite hatred, encourage discrimination, and erode years of progress in LGBTQIA+ advocacy. "His words amount to hate speech aimed at excluding queer people from Zulu culture and broader society, despite the clear protections guaranteed by the South African Constitution," the organisation […]

October 3, 2025 129

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French probe into Mthethwa’s death nearing completion

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says French authorities are finalising their investigation into the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, with preliminary results expected to be released on Sunday. DIRCO Deputy Minister, Alvin Botes, confirmed that once the investigation is complete, efforts to repatriate Mthethwa’s body will be expedited. According to reports, the former cabinet minister fell from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt […]

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