“Going to prison or facing death is a badge of honour,” says Malema

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“Going to prison or facing death is a badge of honour,” says Malema

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says he will appeal the East London Magistrates’ Court ruling that found him guilty of firing a gun at a 2018 rally, along with other related charges. The conviction carries a potential maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Outside the court, Malema dismissed the judgment as flawed and accused Magistrate Twanet Olivier of racism. His co-accused, former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman, was acquitted. […]

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Cultural expert condemns tribalism, urges national unity

Cultural expert, Musa Xulu, has spoken out against tribalism and cultural superiority, warning that such attitudes threaten South Africa's unity and fuel division. Xulu made the remarks in response to tribalist and colorist comments directed at Nokubonga Ngobeni, the wife of Shaka iLembe star Wiseman Ncube. Ncube recently married his long-time partner in a traditional ceremony in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, attended by family, friends, and colleagues. https://www.tiktok.com/@sbahlengenjabulo/video/7555406149932043527?q=WISEMAN%20MCUBE&t=1759228873266 Although many people celebrated […]

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Ramaphosa’s nephew implicated in R2bn Tembisa Hospital graft probe

Businessman and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s nephew, Hangwani Maumela, is once again under scrutiny following an explosive Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) report on the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal. The SIU uncovered three major syndicates responsible for looting over R2 billion intended for public healthcare, including one directly linked to Maumela. He is reported to have secured contracts worth R816 million, with luxury assets valued at around R520 million. These assets have […]

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HIV/AIDS activists concerned over UNAIDS looming closure

HIV/AIDS activist organisation, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), says the looming closure of UNAIDS is a major setback that threatens decades of progress in the fight against HIV. The United Nations recently proposed closing the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS by the end of 2026 following significant funding cuts by the US. This comes months after President Donald Trump slashed global HIV/AIDS funding, raising alarm over the impact on South […]

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‘Alcohol ads are shaping the next generation of drinkers’: SAAPA

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance is calling for stricter regulations on alcohol advertising, warning that exposure significantly increases the risk of underage drinking. Earlier this week, SAAPA shared research, which shows children exposed to alcohol marketing are more likely to start drinking at a young age and engage in heavy consumption. The survey shows that nearly 50,000 learners revealed high levels of underage drinking, with alcohol often sourced from shops, […]

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Ernst Roets accused of ‘policing’ free speech

Afrikaner activist, Dr Ernst Roets, has come under fire on social media after announcing an investigation into South Africans who publicly celebrated the death of American political commentator Charlie Kirk. Roets, through his think tank and advocacy group Lex Libertas, says the probe will focus on individuals accused of using Kirk’s death to incite violence or promote racial hatred. The former Deputy CEO of lobby group AfriForum, added that those […]

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E-hailing drivers demand clarity on new Act

The National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa has criticised the government’s newly gazetted National Land Transport Amendment Act (NLTA), calling it vague, unrealistic, and reactive. This comes after the National Land Transport Amendment Act was gazetted, officially recognizing e-hailing as a legal public transport option — a move welcomed by many in the industry — but one the Federation says lacks clarity and proper implementation strategies. The legislation comes in […]

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Ramaphosa’s DA praise a major own goal: Analyst

Legal and Governance Analyst, Leo Maphosa, says African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has effectively scored an own goal, after his candid remark that DA-run municipalities often perform better than ANC-led ones was seized on by opposition parties as evidence of the ANC’s failures. Maphosa says while Ramaphosa likely intended the comment as a call for introspection and improvement within the ANC, the political fallout has been significant. Ramaphosa […]

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Emmy attendees voice support for Palestine, call for ceasefire

Several Emmy Award winners used the prestigious ceremony to speak out against Israel’s war in Gaza and to criticize US President Donald Trump. Hacks star, Hannah Einbinder, who won Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy, called for Palestinian freedom during her acceptance speech. Speaking to the media after the event, she said it’s her duty as a Jewish person to separate Jewish identity from the actions of the Israeli state. […]

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