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Israel has slammed South Africa for hauling the nation to the Hague for its role in the war that's been raging since October 7, when militant group, Hamas, ambushed America's top trading partner and staunch ally, killing about 1 200 Israelis. More than 200 others, including migrants, were taken to the Gaza Strip as captives or hostages. These action led to a devastating retaliation from Israel, which released over 6 […]

  While 2023 has been a year of successes and new talent emerging, it has also been marked by the loss of some of South Africa's big names in the arts and culture sector. One of the most notable deaths, which has left a huge gap in the music scene and to some still feels like a dream, was that of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes. The 35-year-old celebrated rapper, record producer, […]

  Editorial Note: The following story contains information that some readers might find disturbing. The 51-year-old KwaZulu-Natal man accused of brutally killing his mother and sister has abandoned his bail bid and will remain behind bars until next year. Elias Mkhize made his first appearance at the Richmond Magistrate’s Court on Friday, facing charges of murder and the possession of an illegal firearm. It is understood that Mkhize shot the […]

Multi-award-winning artist, Rihanna, has named her two favourite songs for the year 2023, which include South Africans. During a red carpet interview at her Fenty x Puma launch party in Los Angeles, the business mogul was asked about her favourite album for 2023. The mother of two, however, explained that she was more of a streaming singles person. She said he favourite songs are ‘Unavailable’ by Davido, featuring South Africa's […]

  Today's proceedings in the Molopo Magistrate's Court, in the North West, got off to a shaky start after six members of the Tactical Response Team had to be deployed to protect the investigating officer in the matter. Sergeant Keshi Mabunda says he has been receiving death threats after Agnes Setshwantsho's arrest. The 49-year-old was arrested in Centurion after a two-month intelligence operation, which included the man who put Rosemary Ndlovu […]

A Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor in KwaZulu-Natal accused of having killed his family will remain in police custody until his next appearance on Thursday. Michael Buthelezi appeared in the Bergville Magistrates Court following his arrest yesterday. KZN police nabbed Buthelezi in Ladysmith, three months after his wife, their two daughters, and a son died when their house in Bergville caught fire. The councillor sustained severe burn wounds in the October […]

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says Israel will continue to fight until he eliminates Hamas, frees all hostages and ensure that Gaza will never again become "a centre for terrorism." His utterances come as international pressure mounts with calls for a pause in the fighting and to do more to protect the lives of civilians. World powers have called on Israel to halt the bombing of the Gaza Strip and […]

  South African motorists will start the new year on good note as fuel prices are set to decrease once again. Commenting on unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund, the Automobile Association (AA) says this will ease the financial pressure on consumers in January. According to the data - both grades of petrol will go down by between 68 cents and 82 cents a litre. Diesel is set to […]

The adoption of the resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza Strip by the United General Assembly has been welcomed across the world. One hundred and 53 member states voted in favour of the resolution, 10 countries, including the United States (US) and Israel, voted against it  - while 23 countries abstained. The meeting, which was called by Egypt and Mauritania's representatives, convened yesterday after the US […]