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Warning: This article contains references to rape and murder, which may be distressing to some readers.   The family of six-year-old, Amantle Samane, is demanding the harshest possible sentence for her self-confessed rapist and murderer, Phete Simiao. Simiao's appeared at the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday, for pre-sentencing proceedings, after pleading guilty to all charges levelled against him. The 25-year-old Mozambican national appeared in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday […]

The Pretoria High Court has indefinitely postponed an application by the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu for leave to appeal a ruling ordering his repatriation to Zambia for burial. The postponement follows failed negotiations between the Lungu family and the Zambian government regarding the late president’s final resting place. The discussions, believed to have taken place in private, did not yield a resolution. Lungu died in June at […]

The Newclare mother of a four-year-old boy and two of her co-accused have abandoned their bail application in their attempted murder and child abuse case. The trio were arrested last month after a viral video surfaced showing them allegedly encouraging the toddler to light and smoke what is believed to be drugs using a makeshift pipe, sparking widespread public outrage. Only accused number two, represented by a private lawyer, is […]

Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, is one of four players ruled out of the second Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Cape Town this weekend. To add to South Africa’s injury woes, 2024 World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit, will also miss the match after sustaining a concussion in last weekend's 22-38 defeat to the Wallabies in Johannesburg. Wingers Edwill van der Merwe and Kurt-Lee Arendse, are also […]

Some Tshwane residents have voiced opposition to the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) announcement of, Cilliers Brink, as the party’s mayoral candidate for the City of Tshwane ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Residents say that while Brink delivered service to affluent communities during his tenure, he failed to adequately address the needs of marginalised areas. They also highlighted that Brink was removed from office in September last year by the […]

The much-anticipated National Convention in Pretoria has brought together political parties, civil society, business, labour, and traditional leaders to pave the way for South Africa’s nine-month National Dialogue — aimed at tackling the country’s socio-economic and political challenges. Opening the first day of the convention, President Cyril Ramaphosa, said he expects the dialogue to surpass its goal of engaging 10 million South Africans, with plans to reach 13,500 people through […]

Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s latest service delivery address in Soshanguve has drawn sharp criticism from some residents, who dismissed it as a waste of state resources and accused the government of being out of touch with community realities. The Gauteng Provincial Government hosted scores of residents at Giant Stadium in the township to outline its latest efforts to tackle the area's high crime rate. However, some residents expressed frustration and disappointment, […]

The fate of Sandton businessman, Katiso “KT” Molefe, accused of orchestrating the murder of musician Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka, will be decided next Wednesday when the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court delivers its bail judgment. Molefe appeared in court on Thursday facing charges linked to the November 2022 shooting in Woodmead, which also claimed the lives of two of DJ Sumbody’s bodyguards. He joins three co-accused: Michael Pule Tau, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, […]

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has had to face tough questions about the changes he has made to his team, after choosing new signings over players who were regulars last season under former coach Jose Riveiro. Following back-to-back losses in the Betway Premiership, Ouaddou has come under scrutiny. New signings including Sipho Mbule, Sihle Nduli, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Yanela Mbuthuma, Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Abdoulaye Mariko, Oswin Appollis, and […]