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Convicted killer-couple, Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu, return to the Pretoria High Court this morning for pre-sentencing proceedings.  In November, the pair were convicted for orchestrating the brutal murder of Lerato’s ex-partner and father of her child, Sibusiso Sithebe.  The couple, found guilty of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and fraud, will argue for leniency before the court determines their final sentence. The Mahlangus’ crime was part of a plan to […]

The Proteas have bowed out of another major international tournament in the knockout stages. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck brilliant centuries as New Zealand posted the highest-ever Champions Trophy total of 362-6 in their semi-final against South Africa in Lahore, Pakistan. Ravindra amassed a 101-ball 108 while Williamson hit 102 off 94 balls on a batting-friendly Gaddafi Stadium pitch after New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat […]

  With just six weeks in office, US President Donald Trump has the world on its toes. Trump started off his second term with a bang, from signing over 200 executive orders to withdrawing from organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) amongst others, to cutting foreign aid across the world, leaving countries scrambling about what their next move will be. He has reversed the course of US policy […]

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) is calling on the Minister of Police to immediately declassify the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report on PhalaPhala and give South Africans the transparency they deserve. In a written response to ATM's parliamentary question, Minister Senzo Mchunu refused to release the report, saying it was top secret. He did not give reasons for why the report was classified. IPID investigated the conduct of the […]

Media personality, Somizi Mhlongo, has found himself at the centre of a heated public dispute with businessman and promoter, 'ManB' Tyekana, who has accused the renowned choreographer of unprofessionalism. The drama began when Somizi was booked by ManB for an event in East London. Things took an unexpected turn when the 52-year-old seemingly used the opportunity to attend another gig he was also booked for in the province, raising eyebrows […]

Social media users have expressed concern for TV host, Gayle King, who is set to embark on a space trip in one of billionaire Jeff Bezos' rocket ships this year. The 70-year-old will be joining Bezos' fiancé, Lauren Sánchez; musician Katy Perry; research scientist, Amanda Nguyen; former NASA engineer, Aisha Bowe, and film producer, Kerianne Flynn. Speaking during an interview, King revealed that she was terrified about the looming experience. […]

The EFF is calling on South Africans to support the Student Debt Relief Bill that's aimed at cancelling student debt. The draft bill is open for public comment until the end of this month. The party's call comes just weeks after some institutions of higher learning across the country were rocked by student protests over accommodation and historic debt. According to the EFF student command president, Sihle Lonzi, if approved […]

Zanzou nightclub director, Neo Moela, has broken his silence following weeks of speculation over his potential knowledge of the alleged torture and abuse of patrons at the Pretoria night spot. Through his lawyer, Zola Majavu, he’s denied knowledge of the violent acts but has promised his full cooperation with ongoing investigations. "We will allow the police to do their work, and where they need support or assistance from my client, […]

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has named Percy Tau in his 37-player preliminary squad for this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin despite his absence from the national team for several months. The former Mamelodi Sundowns talisman moved from Egyptian giants Al Ahly to Qatar SC in January, last played for the national team in their 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw against Nigeria in Uyo in June […]