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‘Extortionists are crippling small black businesses’, decries activists

The escalating issue of small businesses closing down due to extortion has become prevalent in South Africa. Civic movement, Save South Africa, says the criminals that demand  'protection fees' from small businesses are killing the township economy. The organisation says it cannot be business as usual when innocent people who are trying to feed their families are continuously targeted by criminals. Recently, several spaza shops and hair salons in Mamelodi, Pretoria had to […]

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‘Bennifer’ fans torn by couple’s divorce

The news of Hollywood stars Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce, on their wedding anniversary, has left many millennials divided on social media. After months of the rumor mill going on about their break-up, 55-year-old Lopez finally filed for divorce yesterday. The couple, affectionately known as 'Bennifer' are divorcing after two years of marriage. Lopez and Affleck began their love journey in 2003 and planned to get married the following year, […]

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Analyst describes Malema’s speech as a hopeless rant

Political analyst, Goodenough Mashego, has slammed Julius Malema's rant as a poor attempt to make it seem as though he has his house in order. The EFF leader ascended the podium at the party's Ground Forces Forum at the Orlando Community Hall in Soweto last night to spit fire and throw jabs at his former deputy president and party members. Floyd Shivambu's departure from the EFF to join the MK Party […]

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Call for Miss SA not to be looked at as ‘Miss Deaf’

The Neema Foundation, a deaf advocacy group, says Miss SA 2024, Mia Le Roux, should be given fair ground to serve South Africans irrespective of her disability. Le Roux is the first deaf person to win the coveted crown in the pageant's 66-year history. The 28-year-old, who was crowned on Saturday, was diagnosed with profound hearing loss when she was a year old. She wears a cochlear implant to help […]

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Legendary actor Dr John Kani given his flowers

Congratulatory messages continue to flock in for renowned South African, actor Dr John Kani, who was recently awarded the Order of the British Empire by King Charles. The accolade is one of the most prestigious honours awarded by the UK and recognises individuals for their outstanding achievements and service across various fields. It is part of Kani’s long trail of awards he has received over the years, including the Order […]

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Psira considering legal action against Libyans’ ‘military’ trainers

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (Psira) says it's considering legal action against the services providers and individuals linked to the illegal military training camp that made headlines in Mpumalanga last month. Psira held a media briefing today to update the public on their investigations on the alleged secret military camp that was discovered in White River, where 95 Libyans were arrested. The Libyan nationals, who are accused of contravening […]

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Tory Lanez achieves academic success and drops new music from prison

Canadian singer and rapping sensation, Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, popularly known as Tory Lanez, has assured music fans that he won’t be in prison for much longer. He made the remarks as congratulatory messages continue to pour in following the news of his high school graduation and recent enrollment into college - while behind bars. “I never thought I’d do that, but I’m taking this moment and taking advantage of […]

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Judicial watchdog calls for more judges amid case backlog concerns

Judicial transparency group, Judges Matter, is urging the justice and finance ministers to urgently assist the courts by appointing temporary acting judges who can help with the case backlogs at the Gauteng High Court. Their call comes as one of the busiest courts in the country, the high court in Johannesburg, grapples with massive backlog. As a result, the court is currently scheduling civil trials for the first term of […]

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A year later, #BrianNdlovu’s mother still seeks answers

                              The mother of the late Queens High learner, Brian Ndlovu, who was allegedly forced to drink a poisonous substance by a group of bullies, says despite it being a year since her son died, she feels as though time has stopped moving. The 31st of July marked one year since the 14-year-old died. Speaking to […]

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