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The man accused of a series of rapes and other violent crimes in Soweto, will remain behind bars until November, as the state prepares to add more charges to his case. Oupa Hector Ringani (41) was arrested last Wednesday and currently faces a long list of charges, including 35 counts of rape, 20 counts of aggravated robbery, 21 counts of kidnapping, and 15 counts of pointing a firearm. The alleged […]
Kaizer Chiefs coach, Nasreddine Nabi, says the club is exploring loan moves for some players ahead of the transfer window closing next Monday. Chiefs have signed 11 new players this season, in a bid to close the gap on their rivals and hopefully compete for the league. Amakhosi now have over 40 players, and Nabi says it’s challenging to ensure everyone gets enough game time. "Yes, it's true that the […]
Constitution Hill was this weekend transformed into a living canvas as the 13th instalment of the Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival took centre stage, casting its spotlight on creative small and medium enterprises. Born from the spirit of 1976, the festival has become more than a remembrance—it is a stage where art, music, film, and entrepreneurship weave together. This year’s theme, "Celebrating the Legacy of Creative Expression," was not just an […]
Orlando Pirates striker, Tshegofatsho Mabasa, says the recent motor vehicle accident that landed several members of the team, including head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, in hospital at the beginning of the month has strengthened the squad’s determination to win a fourth consecutive MTN8 title. The accident occurred on August 31, a day after their 3-0 league victory over Chippa United at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, on the R21 near OR Tambo […]
Local businesses and taxi drivers in Johannesburg have welcomed the reopening of Lilian Ngoyi Street, after a two-year closure. The street, formerly Bree Street, was severely damaged by a methane gas explosion in July 2023, which killed one person and injured 48 others. A local business owner noted that the two-year reconstruction period had kept customers away, as the road closure made it difficult for them to access shops along […]
Johannesburg Mayor, Dada Morero, has raised concern over city's the high migration rate in and rapid population growth, warning that the strain on infrastructure is becoming unsustainable. He was speaking at the opening of the three-day Urban 20 (U20) Summit in Sandton, co-hosted by Johannesburg and Tshwane as part of South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency. The three-day which got underway today, brings together lobal city leaders to shape urban […]
Dr. Nandipha Magudumana's legal team has denied claims that she received payment for the Netflix docuseries, 'Beauty and the Bester'. Advocate Dinana Reid, said any compensation Dr. Magudumana may have received was for legal fees. This after the Pretoria High Court on Thursday heard that Magudumana was aware of the documentary and was compensated for access to her archives which are used in three-part docuseries. The documentary premiered today, following […]
SA 100m record holder, Akani Simbine, says his confidence is "sky high" as he looks to secure the first major individual 100m medal of his career at the World Championships in Tokyo this weekend. What we’ve all been waiting for ❤️ The @WATokyo25 timetable is here 🫨 *Subject to change#WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/rGIrnpv6jD — World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) September 11, 2025 Simbine is set to compete in the 100m heats on the opening […]
Thabo Bester's attorneys have accused Netflix of bias, saying he is being portrayed as guilty of his alleged prison escape while the matter is still before the courts. The convicted Facebook rapist and murderer and his partner Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, filed an urgent application to interdict the release of the three-part docu-series 'Beauty and the Bester', set to premiere tomorrow. Their legal teams argued that Netflix should withhold the documentary […]
