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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 […]
The MK Party’s Gauteng spokesperson, Abel Tau, says although the Pretoria High Court dismissed their challenge on the legality of the Madlanga Commission, the party remains committed to continuing the fight. The official opposition had taken President Cyril Ramaphosa to court, questioning both the legality and independence of the commission. The party argued that Justice Madlanga should not preside over an inquiry that implicates members of the judiciary. However, […]
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has revealed that some of the vehicles used by controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala for personal use, are registered to the Ekurhuleni municipality. Testifying on Thursday, Mkhwanazi said Matlala has long enjoyed undue privilege from law enforcement, with Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly registering the vehicles on his behalf and fitting them with municipal blue lights. As he concluded […]
KwaZulu Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, gave his long awaited testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, detailing allegations of a criminal syndicate infiltrating the justice system, political interference, and systemic corruption within law enforcement. The commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to probe allegations Mkhwanazi made in a briefing on the 6th of July. Evidence leader, Advocate Terry Motau, outlined that the commission's proceedings will be divided […]
South African 200m champion, Sinesipho Dambile and former world champion Wayde van Niekerk, have both advanced to the semifinals of the 200m event at the World Championships in Tokyo. Both athletes secured automatic qualification on Wednesday, by finishing in the top three of their respective heats. Dambile placed third in his heat with a time of 20.27 seconds, just behind second-placed Nigerian Udodi Chudi Onwuzurike. Van Niekerk, who won silver […]
The National Prosecuting Authority says it will oppose any attempt by controversial businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala to appeal the denial of his bail. The Alexandra Magistrate's Court on Wednesday dismissed Matlala's bail application, citing him as a flight risk. Matlala faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and money laundering after his former partner, socialite Tebogo Thobejane, was allegedly targeted in a drive-by shooting in Sandton, Johannesburg, in […]
Some matric learners applying for financial aid through the NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) say they faced major challenges using the online application portal. The students were at the University of Pretoria’s Mamelodi campus on Tuesday, seeking support to secure funding for their 2026 tertiary studies. Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube, visited the campus alongside NSFAS officials to oversee the start of the application […]
A children's rights advocacy group has expressed concern over the growing global trade in child sexual abuse material, as a Midrand couple accused of running an international network remains in custody. Darryn Wilken (34) and his girlfriend, Megan Moodley (25), appeared in the Randburg Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Their case was postponed October 22, after Moodley's legal team revealed that she would be appealing the court’s earlier decision to deny […]
Some students at the Tshwane TVET College have rejected the Department of Higher Education and Training’s newly announced "war room" initiative, saying it will not bring meaningful change to long-standing issues in the sector. The criticism comes after Deputy Minister, Buti Manamela, announced the formation of the war room ahead of the 2026 academic year. The initiative is intended to tackle persistent problems such as NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid […]
