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Ramaphosa’s 2026 SONA, the best in nine years: Analyst

Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) was arguably the most action-oriented speech delivered during his nine years in office. Ramaphosa delivered his address last Thursday, marking the official opening of the National Legislature for 2026. Koma says address was stood out for its focus on concrete deliverables rather than rhetoric or broad policy statements, signalling a shift toward implementation. Among […]

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Gauteng water woes | Deputy President visits facilities as Rand water boosts supply

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, says Gauteng is making progress in addressing water outages across the province. He conducted an oversight visit to Johannesburg’s water facilities in Midrand on Friday, following meetings with ministers and government officials to assess the state of water infrastructure. Mashatile was informed that the bulk water supplier, Rand Water, had recovered its pumping capacity and that water supply would improve over time. He was appointed by […]

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Maharaj to lead Proteas in T20 series against New Zealand

The South African Men’s selection panel has announced the 15-player squad for the five-match T20 International series against New Zealand, set to take place from 15 - 25 March. Proteas left-arm spinner, Keshav Maharaj, will captain the side which features five uncapped players. New faces include batters Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, and Jordan Hermann, recognized for their consistent performances in domestic T20s, as well as all-rounder Eathan Bosch. Also included […]

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Amber Lee Hughes’ credibility challenged after admitting to lying during trial

Disclaimer: This article contains graphic details and may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Presiding Judge, Richard Mkhabela, openly challenged the credibility of convicted child killer Amber Lee Hughes during her sentencing at the Johannesburg High Court on Friday, after the 27-year-old admitted under oath that she had lied during her trial. Hughes, convicted of premeditated murder and rape for the drowning of 4-year-old Nada-Jane Challita in […]

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Madlanga Commission | Evidence reveals contradictions in Sibiya’s testimony on PKTT mandate

The Madlanga Commission has presented documents showing that the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) mandate was extended in April of 2024. The commission revealed that the expanded mandate - which took effect on the 1 April and included investigations into the killings of traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal, was recommended and financially approved by suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya. The dockets which were officially signed off by senior officials […]

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Love in the Rain: Music, Memory and the Soft Defiance of Joy at NIROX Sculpture Park

Under a sky that threatened rain but never quite committed to grief, lovers gathered among stone and silence at the NIROX Sculpture Park. It was the day after Valentine’s Day—a time when love, already declared, grows quieter. Less performative. More real. Blankets lay across damp grass, with couples leaning into each other for warmth. Wine glasses trembled slightly in the cold and then the music began. The Concert for Love […]

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League title race is still on: Tinkler

Sekhukhune United head coach, Eric Tinkler, believes the Betway Premiership title race remains wide open, despite Mamelodi Sundowns' 2-1 victory over log leaders Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. Babina Noko are currently three points behind Sundowns, having played two matches more, and Tinkler says the coming weeks will offer a clearer picture as the season heads toward an exciting finish. "I saw players cramping from Sundowns, […]

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NSFAS, Gambling Board join forces to educate students on gambling risks

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the National Gambling Board (NGB) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at protecting students at tertiary institutions from gambling-related harm and protect public funds allocated for education. The initiative comes amid a rapid growth in South Africa’s gambling industry. According to Statistics South Africa, gross gambling revenue increased by 25,7% to R59,3 billion in the 2024/25 financial year. In a joint statement […]

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Madlanga Commission | PKTT duplication, high costs justified disbandment – Sibiya

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, says the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) was far less active and effective than the Taxi and Gang Violence Task Team (TGVTT). Sibiya testified under cross-examination on Thursday as the commission continues to probe his alleged role in the controversial decision to disband the task team — a move that has drawn intense scrutiny. He told the inquiry that the task team placed […]

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