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South African sprint star, Bayanda Walaza, has been withdrawn from the World Championships in Tokyo, Athletics South Africa (ASA) announced on Wednesday.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 […]

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the provincial government will convene an urgent meeting with Joburg Water to address the ongoing water crisis affecting parts of the province. Lesufi has acknowledged that the situation remains a major headache for the government, adding that urgent interventions are being considered to stabilise supply across affected communities. This comes as the situation in Coronationville and Westbury remains tense, with residents taking to the streets […]

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 […]

HIV/AIDS activist organisation, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), has criticised the government and the Health Minister for downplaying the challenges in South Africa's fight against HIV/AIDS and for failing to partner with communities. The organistion expressed frustration over what it called government inaction, despite repeated assurances of commitment. TAC chairperson, Sibongile Tshabalala, says civil society is doing most of the work, and without real partnership from the government, the country […]

MK Party's Deputy President, Dr John Hlophe, has launched a scathing attack against President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying he does not deserve to lead the country and should be removed from office. Hlophe accused the President of working against South Africans. The MK Party lodged a formal complaint with the Parliamentary Ethics Committee against both President Ramaphosa and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, over remarks they made during their recent visit to […]

Education expert, Mary Metcalfe, has stressed the importance of consistent exposure to reading and print materials beyond the classroom to develop children's literacy skills. Metcalfe’s remarks on the importance of reading among children come as the world marks International Literacy Day today. "Even in the foundation phase, where learning to engage with print is probably a good a third to a half of the curriculum, children need constant exposure to […]

Residents of Bundu Inn informal settlement in Pretoria North have criticised Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi's, recent promise to allocate land to citizens, calling it impractical and dismissing it as lip service. This follows Lesufi's vow to demolish to demolish informal settlements across the province to make way for distribution, where eligible citizens would be allowed to build their own homes. He also proposed handing over incomplete RDP houses to those […]

Judgment in the bail application of businessman, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, who is accused of orchestrating a hit on his former girlfriend, media personality Tebogo Thobejane, is expected to be delivered on September 17. The state has wrapped up its closing arguments at the Alexandra Magistrates Court today, presenting details of Matlala's alleged financial dealings and irregular travel history. According to the prosecution, Matlala holds a trust account in Mauritius and […]