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Madlanga Commission | Matlala arrest exposed motive behind Task Team disbandment: Masemola

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, revealed that phone records of controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala showed that plans to disband the Political Killings Task Team were already in motion as early as December 2024. Masemola returned to the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria, to testify on various issues relating to the disbanding of the task team, high-profile arrests, and alleged misconduct in the police service. Wrapping […]

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‘Pressure on men is overwhelming,’ says Psychologist

Clinical psychologist, Dr. Daniel Hollander, says men often carry more responsibility than they should — a burden that contributes to the country's alarmingly high male suicide rate. His comments come in the wake of a viral video that circulated over the weekend, showing a man tragically taking his own life by jumping off a highway bridge in Durban. The incident sparked widespread online debate about gender roles and the emotional […]

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De Kock makes dramatic return to Proteas

Former Proteas skipper, Quinton de Kock, has reversed his retirement from ODI cricket and has been named in both ODI and T20I squads for South Africa's upcoming tour of Pakistan in October, as well as the one-off T20I in Namibia. De Kock initially stepped away from ODI's following the 2023 Cricket World Cup. His last appearance for South Africa in limited-overs cricket came during the 2024 T20 World Cup final […]

todaySeptember 22, 2025 62

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Big names, bigger questions: Who will put Joburg first?

Governance expert, Leo Maphosa, says that while political parties compete by putting forward high-profile candidates for Johannesburg’s mayoral seat, the real question remains: Can anyone rise above personal politics and prioritise service delivery? This comes after the Democratic Alliance (DA) named Helen Zille as it mayoral candidate for the country’s economic hub. Last week several reports suggested that the PA has thrown Kenny Kunene’s name in the hat, for the […]

todaySeptember 22, 2025 49 1

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Masemola: Minister’s order to disband task team was an ‘encroachment’

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s order to disband the Political Killings Task Team was a complete infringement on his mandate. Speaking before the Madlanga Commission on Monday, which is probing allegations of political and criminal infiltration in the justice system, Masemola outlined the distinct roles and limits of both a minister and a police commissioner, saying Mchunu overstepped in disbanding KZN task team. His […]

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Madlanga Commission | KZN top cop blows whistle on criminal syndicates and media complicity

In a series of explosive testimonies at the Madlanga Commission, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, laid bare a web of alleged criminal infiltration, political interference, and even media complicity within South Africa's justice and law enforcement structures. The Commissioner concluded the first round of his testimony on Friday, standing by his explosive July briefing. He alleged that powerful syndicates—including drug cartels and politically connected individuals—have infiltrated law enforcement and government […]

todaySeptember 19, 2025 65

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Tyla stuns fans with rap skills

Social media is buzzing with praise for South African music sensation Tyla, after she showcased her rap skills on Cardi B’s new track Nice Guy. The viral reaction comes just hours after Cardi dropped her latest album, "AM I THE DRAMA?", which has already earned positive reviews from critics. On the single, Tyla not only captivates with her sultry vocals but also impresses fans with her rhythmic flow and catchy […]

todaySeptember 19, 2025 222 1

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’The DA can’t be better than the ANC’: Malatjie

ANC Youth League President, Collen Malatjie, has defended President Cyril Ramaphosa's controversial remarks praising DA-run municipalities, saying his comments were taken out of context. Speaking at a briefing on Friday, on the resolutions of the organisation’s recent National General Council, Malatjie said Ramaphosa’s intention was misinterpreted. Ramaphosa sparked debate earlier this week when he told ANC councillors gathered at FNB Stadium in Soweto that DA-led municipalities often perform better than […]

todaySeptember 19, 2025 72

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South Africa still searching for medal at World Champs

Sinesipho Dambile is now South Africa's only remaining realistic hope for a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo qualifying for the men’s 200m final on Thursday. The 23-year-old secured his spot by finishing third in his semi-final. Meanwhile, 400m SA champion, Zakithi Nene, missed out on a podium finish, placing fifth in the final with a time of 44.55 seconds. Botswana’s Busang Collen Kebinatshipi made history by winning […]

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