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Trial date set for Gogo Maweni amid controversy over alleged threat to bewitch love rival

A trial date has been set for traditional healer and reality TV star, Makgotso Mofokeng, popularly known as Gogo Maweni for 5 May 2025. Mofokeng appeared before the Protea Magistrate's Court for alleged assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The 38-year-old is alleged to have hit the cousin of her third child's father, and struck her lip with a bottle. The father of the child is former Pirates […]

todayMarch 12, 2025 72

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Baton-wielding athlete says she didn’t hit opponent on purpose

A Virginia high school runner, who hit her rival during a race with a baton, has defended herself claiming that she didn't do it deliberately. In a video that has widely shared on social media, an American high school junior, Kaelen Tucker, was running in the Class 3 State Finals for Brookville High School in the 4×200 metre relay at a state indoor championship at Liberty University when Alaila Everett […]

todayMarch 11, 2025 118

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Condolences won’t bring murdered whistleblowers back: Activist

Social rights activist, Patricia Mashale, has slammed government's slow pace in providing more protection for whistleblowers in the country, saying they live in constant fear. Mashale's remarks come after the killing of Gqeberha activist and entrepreneur, Pamela Mabini. Mabini, who was known for her support of rape and trafficking victims, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in her bakkie on Friday. She blew the whistle on Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotoso, accusing […]

todayMarch 10, 2025 140

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Young people advised to save more for the future

While saving for long-term can sometimes be a difficult task to undertake, one financial expert says it all takes action. The Executive Head of South Africa’s largest debt management company, DebtBusters, says starting with the lowest amount of money one can afford will make a difference. Benay Sager advices young people to save whatever they can. According to research, South African consumers spend 68% of take-home pay to service debt. […]

todayMarch 7, 2025 72

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Homeowners, motorists urged to be cautious as bad weather persists

As the severe weather conditions continue to wreak havoc in the country, residents have been advised to exercise caution in their homes and while driving. Infrastructure has been destroyed, leaving some people displaced and some without their cars, among other things. On Wednesday, Gauteng was heavily affected by heavy rain that left roads flooded, and some cares submerged. Some videos even showed rivers overflowing and some people said they have […]

todayMarch 6, 2025 78

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Trump has the world in a tailspin

  With just six weeks in office, US President Donald Trump has the world on its toes. Trump started off his second term with a bang, from signing over 200 executive orders to withdrawing from organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) amongst others, to cutting foreign aid across the world, leaving countries scrambling about what their next move will be. He has reversed the course of US policy […]

todayMarch 5, 2025 56

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“Going to space was never my dream,” Gayle expresses fear

Social media users have expressed concern for TV host, Gayle King, who is set to embark on a space trip in one of billionaire Jeff Bezos' rocket ships this year. The 70-year-old will be joining Bezos' fiancé, Lauren Sánchez; musician Katy Perry; research scientist, Amanda Nguyen; former NASA engineer, Aisha Bowe, and film producer, Kerianne Flynn. Speaking during an interview, King revealed that she was terrified about the looming experience. […]

todayMarch 4, 2025 74

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Solidarity rubbishes treason charges as a cheap publicity stunt

Chairperson of the Solidarity Movement, Flip Buys, has rejected the high treason charges levelled against the lobby group as baseless. Earlier, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), known as the Hawks, announced that four dockets have been opened against AfriForum and Solidarity members who are accused of spreading misleading information in the United States about some South African policies, including the Expropriation Act and the Basic Education Laws Amendment […]

todayMarch 3, 2025 105

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Drop in some violent crimes a step in the right direction: Expert

Security expert, Lizette Lancaster, says the decrease in some categories of crime shows that the police are more willing to deal with unlawful acts in the country. Earlier, Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, revealed the third quarter Crime Statistics, from October to December last year. Murder, rape and attempted sexual offences rates dropped across all provinces. Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), remain the highest contributors to overall national murder figures, accounting for […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 88