Nonhlanhla Harris

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 […]

Former Statistician-General, Dr. Pali Lehohla, says the lack of educational attainment among South Africa's youth is a leading driver of poverty, which he says has accelerated dramatically since the dawn of democracy. Speaking at the City of Tshwane’s Investment Summit in Menlyn Maine on Wednesday, Lehohla said urgent action is needed to prioritise education, especially for young people who make up more than 60% of the population. "What drives poverty […]

The Johannesburg High Court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison each for human trafficking and other related crimes. The group was found guilty on over 100 charges, including aiding human trafficking, child labor, and contravening immigration laws. The convictions stem from a raid conducted in November 2024, at a factory in Johannesburg where dozens of workers - including 37 underage undocumented migrants - were rescued. Acting […]

South African sprint star, Bayanda Walaza, has been withdrawn from the World Championships in Tokyo, Athletics South Africa (ASA) announced on Wednesday. Walaza who was set to compete in the 100m heats on the opening day of the showpiece on Saturday, injured his hamstring in the final Diamond League meet in Zurich, Switzerland last month. "Following a comprehensive medical evaluation, ASA has determined that Walaza’s hamstring injury... will prevent him […]

City of Tshwane Council Speaker, Mncedi Ndzwanana, says women should not be involved in the customary initiation processes for boys, arguing that such involvement goes against long-standing cultural traditions. Speaking at the Customary Initiation Imbizo held at the Tshwane Council Chambers today, Ndzwanana addressed various stakeholders — including traditional leaders, medical practitioners, civic organisations, and government representatives — who gathered to discuss the way forward ahead of the summer initiation […]

The National Health Insurance (NHI) Act is under intense legal scrutiny as Solidarity, the Board of Healthcare Funders, and several other groups challenge its constitutionality at the Constitutional Court. The applicants argue that the NHI Act serves the interests of government rather than those of SouthA= African citizens, raising concerns over its impact on the quality and accessibility of healthcare. The state is appealing a ruling by the Gauteng High […]

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeselam Ouaddou, is set to lead his team in Saturday's MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC, just two weeks after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The Moroccan coach was seen wearing a sling and cast on his right arm during a training session at the Rand Stadium on Tuesday. The accident occurred on August 31, a day after Pirates' 3-0 league victory over Chippa United at […]