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Former Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba's urgent attempt to block the airing of his ex-wife Norma Mngoma's tell-all interview on Showmax has been dismissed by the Gauteng High Court. On Wednesday, Judge Julian Yende ruled in favour of MultiChoice - clearing the way for the broadcast of the highly anticipated episode, which is expected to reveal personal and potentially damaging details about Gigaba and Mngoma’s former marriage. Gigaba had argued that […]

The Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children warns that the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) decision to withdraw the case against Madisong Secondary School's principal will likely deter children from reporting abuse. The clinic’s Director, Dr Shaheda Omar, says she suspects that this decision may increase children's fear of not being believed and the belief that justice will not prevail. Yesterday, the family of Katlego Kgoele, who was violently beaten allegedly […]

The South African Students Federation (SASF) has criticized Fikile Mbalula for defending Nobuhle Nkabane, accusing him of using the controversy to further his ambitions of becoming the ANC’s next president. On Monday, the ANC's secretary-general defended the higher education minister, urging her to uphold her integrity despite increasing calls for her resignation and criticism from opposition parties. Several organisations, including the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the […]

Labour expert, Michael Bagraim, believes Build One South Africa's (BOSA) proposed Fair Pay Bill is not worth the paper it's on. Last month, to some young people's excitement - Mmusi Maimane's party proposed the bill in Parliament, in a bid to eliminate salary discrimination and the secrecy that often surrounds salary negotiations. According to BOSA, if enacted - this piece of legislation will ensure that graduates and job seekers who […]

Social media users and entertainment industry players have expressed mixed reactions to Sean “Diddy” Combs' sex trial split verdict, saying they are eagerly awaiting his sentencing.  The 55-year-old was found guilty on two charges of transportation for prostitution and was acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking. He will remain in custody until his sentencing. The mixed verdict comes nearly 10 months after the music icon was arrested for […]

Legal Resources Centre's advocate, Sheldon Magardie, says the anger directed at foreign nationals is only a symptom of the state's failure to comply with its own Constitutional regulations. The human rights lawyer is reacting to a campaign by some South Africans, from various parts of the country, who are blocking illegal immigrants from entering clinics for treatment. In an incident that's raised eyebrows in some quarters, an alleged health worker […]

Cultural expert, Professor Gugu Mazibuko, warns against couples weaponising their genders and says they should instead endeavour to ensure balance in the home. She's also urged employers to provide women with the flexibility needed to accommodate their responsibilities, which include cooking, cleaning, and raising children. Professor Mazibuko is reflecting on how life has evolved for both women and men, with women now also working in high-pressure jobs, which were previously […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hit back at DA leader John Steenhuisen's ultimatum, saying he will not be threatened. In a scathing letter, Ramaphosa says Steenhuisen knew well in advance about his intension to sack the DA's Andrew Whitfield from his portfolio as the Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister. "Prior to the removal of Mr Whitfield, I informed Minister John Steenhuisen as the leader of the Democratic Alliance that I […]

Entrepreneur and legend in the South African hip-hop music, rapper Siyabonga Metane, aka Slikour, has hit back at rapper David Manda "BabyDaiz" Nzapa's critics, saying, 'leave the kids alone!' The 23-year-old artist has riled up some social media users for allegedly using the k***** word in his new song "Allez Tobina". The alleged usage of the derogatory term has angered some South Africans. On his YouTube channel, the lyrics of the […]