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The legacy of Michael Jackson continues to dominate the global stage, with his new biopic 'Michael' shattering box office records. The film opened to a staggering $217 million worldwide, marking the biggest debut ever for a musical biopic and surpassing the previous record set by Bohemian Rhapsody, which earned $124 million on its opening weekend. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film traces Jackson’s journey from his early days with the […]
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has moved to reassure students that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will continue operating without disruption, despite a wave of board resignations. In a statement released on Wednesday, the department said contingency measures are in place to ensure the scheme’s core mandate remains intact, including funding disbursements and operational functions. This follows the resignation of interim board chairperson, Dr Mugwena […]
Protests erupted outside the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday as members of the Municipal Employees and Civil Servants Union (MECSU) and residents demonstrated following the bail ruling of Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla, and suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi. Magistrate Emmanuel Magampa granted the two officials R30,000 bail each following lengthy arguments from both the State and the defence. Demonstrators, some carrying placards reading COE […]
International relations commentator, Brooks Spector, says the extension of the temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel will bring immediate relief for civilians caught in the conflict. US President, Donald Trump, has announced a three-week extension to the ceasefire, just days before it was due to expire on Monday, following renewed weeks of fighting. He previously announced a 10-day ceasefire last week, which Iranian negotiators had set as a prerequisite for […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension, amid mounting pressure over charges linked to a controversial police tender. Masemola faces charges under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) in connection with a multi-million rand SAPS contract awarded to a company linked to alleged crime figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. He is expected back in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on 13 May alongside Matlala and 12 […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing mounting calls from political parties, Parliament and civil society to suspend National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, following his recent court appearance. The country’s top cop faces four charges under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), linked to a controversial R360 million tender awarded to a company associated with alleged crime figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Masemola is expected to return to the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on […]
Calls are mounting for the immediate suspension of Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla, following his arrest. Lerutla who was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport, faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice. The 40 year old appeared before the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court alongside suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi on Monday. According to police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe, he was initially arrested for speeding […]
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has recorded a concerning surge in Malaria infections and related deaths in the province. The department's surveillance data shows that 414 cases and 11 deaths were confirmed between January and March 2026, a sharp increase from the same period in 2025, which recorded 230 cases and just one death. Health officials say the trend points to increased transmission and a heightened risk to residents. […]
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has been appointed to head a new national crime-fighting initiative focused on dismantling organised syndicates across South Africa. The so-called "Big Five" cartel has emerged as a key target in KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s expanded crime-fighting mandate, as he prepares to lead a new national anti-crime project. "This was not a syndicate involved in ordinary criminality. They planned to capture government structures," Mkhwanazi said. […]
