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Miss SA runner-up dismisses ‘petty’ reaction rumours amid fan backlash

Miss SA 2025 first runner-up, Luyanda Zuma, has dismissed rumours that she was upset about not winning the crown. Zuma who was crowned first princess at this past weekend’s Miss South Africa pageant, where Qhawekazi Mazaleni took the title, says the online backlash caught her by surprise. Speaking exclusively to Y, Zuma denied claims that she felt robbed and addressed critics who labelled her petty, saying she fully supports Mazaleni […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness claims Cat Matlala funded Sibiya’s son’s wedding

The Madlanga Commission has heard a recording allegedly of controversial businessman and alleged underworld boss, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, claiming he paid R300,000 towards suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya’s son’s wedding. Witness C, a forensic investigator linked to the KwaZulu Natal Political Killings Task Team, presented excerpts of recorded conversations with Matlala made after his arrest in May 2023. Police had arrested Matlala after his car suffered a flat […]

todayOctober 30, 2025 412

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Proteas women make history by securing place in World Cup final

Proteas Women's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, has lauded her side resilience and fighting spirit after South Africa reached their first-ever World Cup final. Wolvaardt led from the front with a magnificent 169 off 143 balls, steering the Proteas to 319/7 in their semi-final clash against England. Her innings, featuring 20 fours and four sixes, anchored the team despite losing key wickets in the middle overs. She received strong support from Tazmin […]

todayOctober 29, 2025 91

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Mountain View residents skeptical as court approves eviction, city ordered to relocate them by 2027

Residents of Mountain View in Braamfischerville remain skeptical that the City of Johannesburg will honor its commitments following a court ruling that allows mining company DRD Gold Limited to evict them — but only once the City provides alternative accommodation. The residents approached the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday to compel the City to secure suitable land for relocation after the mining company moved to evict them from privately owned […]

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Family of murdered Mamelodi cousins condemn harmful social media posts

The aunt of 22-year-old Tshiamo Moramaga and 21-year-old Baleseng Moramaga, who were fatally shot in Mamelodi over the weekend, has called on social media users to stop spreading false rumours and posting hurtful comments about them. The Moramaga cousins were found dead and dumped on the side of a road, reportedly after a night out. Thirty-eight-year-old Tebogo Mnisi, accused of killing the two women and injuring another male victim, 27-year-old […]

todayOctober 29, 2025 214

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Madlanga Commission | Firearm linked to DJ Sumbody, Armand Swart tied to multiple killings

A South African Police Service (SAPS) senior ballistics analyst, Captain Solomon Modisane, revealed on Tuesday that DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos, and businessman Don Tindleni were all killed with the same AK47. Modisane, a former PKTT member, testified virtually at the Madlanga Commission today, and explained that the firearm left unique microscopic marks on bullets and cartridge cases, allowing investigators to link the murders. "So in paragraph nine which is my […]

todayOctober 28, 2025 190

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Madlanga Commission | Ballistics expert flags irregularities in Swart murder probe

  Ballistics expert, Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela, has raised serious concerns about a possible breach of protocol at the Pretoria ballistics laboratory during investigations into the murder of Vereeniging engineer, Armand Swart. Swart was gunned down in what investigators believe was a botched hit, allegedly orchestrated by businessman Katiso "KT" Molefe, in a case of mistaken identity after an employee at Q-Tech flagged irregularities at Transnet. Molefe is believed to be […]

todayOctober 27, 2025 89

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Madlanga Commission | Witness C says Matlala bragged about SAPS ties

Witness C says Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, bragged about having close ties with senior SAPS officials during a search of his residence. Testifying anonymously before the Madlanga Commission on Friday, the witness detailed his encounter with the attempted murder suspect — accused of embedding himself within the upper ranks of the police. Matlala is also suspected of orchestrating the 2024 kidnapping of Pretoria businessman and farmer, Jerry Boshoga, who vanished in […]

todayOctober 24, 2025 183 1

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Joburg issues smart permits to formalise informal trading in the CBD

Johannesburg informal traders say they can finally breathe a sigh of relief after being officially granted trading permits, ending months of alleged harassment by metro police. In an effort to curb lawlessness and illegal trading, the City has issued the first batch of 40 smart trading permits in the CBD — each with a QR code that can only be scanned by authorised city officials to monitor compliance. This comes […]

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