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At the back of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA), the DA, MK Party and EFF have expressed differing views over whether the speech inspired confidence.  The former opposition, current opposition and newest political front-runners shared their reactions following the President's utterances.  Ramaphosa urged South Africans to unite in shaping a common vision for the country’s next 30 years through the National Dialogue, emphasising the need for […]

As As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA), young South Africans say their struggle to access affordable higher education and find employment must be a priority.  With hours to go before Ramaphosa outlines government's plans for the year, the youth say idle and uneducated young people must be given opportunities. "There's a lot of funding issues in universities. A lot of students sleeping […]

  In a bold response, hot on the heels to that of Mineral Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe, to US President Donald Trump's threats to suspend aid, EFF leader Julius Malema, has vowed that South Africa will forge ahead and expropriate land without compensation. Trump's warning came in a post on X, where he claimed that the South African government was confiscating land and treating certain classes of people unfairly. Malema swiftly […]

The South African Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu) says the unemployment of young doctors in the country is a ticking time bomb.  The union, joined by Cosatu and the ANC Youth League (ANCYL), descended on the offices of National Treasury in Pretoria, demanding that unemployed healthcare workers be absorbed by the public sector. At the forefront of the protest were unemployed young medics, who say they've been struggling to find […]

Convicted killer couple, Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu, will have to wait another two weeks before learning their fate.  Their pre-sentencing hearing in the high court in Pretoria was postponed until the 12th of next month due to the absence of Lerato's legal counsel.  The couple were found guilty in November for murdering Lerato’s lover, Sibusiso Sithebe, and using his body to cash in on insurance. They were also convicted of […]

In a stunning turn of events, convicted murderer Lerato Mahlangu has confessed that her initial testimony was a fabrication.  Mahlangu, who was found guilty of premeditated murder alongside her husband, Sibusiso, in November, made the shocking admission during pre-sentencing proceedings at the Pretoria High Court. Mahlangu told the court that her initial testimony was a web of deceit, aimed at concealing the truth behind the brutal murder of her lover […]

The parole officer of self-confessed killer, Sibusiso Mahlangu, has recommended that he spend the rest of his life behind bars.  In a shocking turn of events in the Pretoria High Court today, Mahlangu confessed to killing his wife's lover, Sibusiso Sithebe, and burning his body to claim an insurance payout.  Mahlangu and his wife, Lerato, were found guilty of the crime in November. With a looming life sentence and despite previously […]

Some traditional healers have expressed relief following the release of controversial sangoma, Makhotso "Gogo Maweni" Mofokeng, on bail - saying they're glad she's a free woman. Maweni was released on R5 000 bail earlier after a brief appearance at the Protea Magistrate's Court.  She faces charges of assault and grievous bodily harm for allegedly attacking a relative of her ex-boyfriend in 2019. Maweni's bail judgment was met with a sigh […]

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal investigating Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, for alleged sexual harassment has revealed that a key witness will testify in support of the judge's claim of innocence.  Mbenenge's conduct has been under scrutiny since high court secretary, Andiswa Mengo, accused him of sexual harassment. The allegations were made public during the hearing, which has been sitting in Rosebank, Johannesburg. According to Mengo's testimony, Mbenenge invited her […]