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Nigerian King recognition in East London sparks constitutional concerns

  Legal expert, Elton Hart, says allowing the recognition of a Nigerian King in East London will create a parallel structure that falls outside South Africa’s constitutional framework. A viral video showing the crowning of a figure identified as Igwe Ndigbo Na East London, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, has triggered widespread reaction across social media. Hart argues that the king is not recognised in terms of the country's constitution. "So […]

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Broos slams CAF over Senegal AFCON decision

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos has, criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF), accusing the body of inconsistency in its decision-making. Broos was reacting to the CAF Appeals Board’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, which they had won 1-0 against Morocco in a dramatic final on January 18. "What I can say is CAF have shown again there is no consistency in […]

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi admits brother secured TMPD tender, implicates Malema

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has admitted at the Madlanga Commission that his brother’s company was among the successful bidders for a tender at the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) during the metro's 2024/2025 financial year. The commission heard that WhatsApp exchanges between Nkosi and City of Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, revealed discussions around individuals linked to the tender process. In the messages, Mnisi asks Nkosi to identify Sipho Nkomo and Joe […]

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Ramaphosa defends Eskom restructuring amid labour backlash

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stood firm on plans to restructure power utility Eskom, despite mounting opposition from organised labour. Speaking at a summit on Thursday, Ramaphosa said the move, including the creation of an independent state-owned transmission entity (TSO), is aimed at attracting investment and transforming South Africa’s energy sector. The proposal, first outlined during the State of the Nation Address, has drawn sharp criticism from labour unions, including COSATU […]

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SA assures stable fuel supply amid Middle East tensions

  Government has reassured South Africans that the country’s fuel supply remains stable, despite the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says fuel shipments for March and early April were secured in advance and are already being delivered. However, global oil prices have risen above 100 dollars per barrel and are expected to place upward pressure on domestic fuel costs. "As a net […]

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African football figures slam CAF decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title

Several active and former footballers across the African continent have slammed the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip s of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco, calling it an embarrassment for African football. CAF confirmed the ruling on Tuesday night, two months after a chaotic final, with its Appeal Board declaring that Senegal had forfeited the match after walking off the […]

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Economists welcome 3% inflation, warn of future increase

Economist, Dawie Roodt, says the latest inflation data is a positive sign for the economy, noting that price pressures are easing faster than many had anticipated. Stats SA on Monday announced that annual CPI slowed to 3% in February, down from 3.5% in January, with prices rising by just 0.4% month-on-month. #SAInflation || Inflation eases further in Feb 2026. South African annual consumer price inflation cooled to 3,0% in February […]

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi questioned over sharing of CCTV footage and police information with civilian

WhatsApp exchanges between Mthakathi Mswazi and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, alongside CCTV footage of the April 2024 murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. The footage was allegedly sent to Nkosi by Mswazi, who is also said to have links to accused hitman, Floyd Tiego Mabusela. Under cross-examination, Nkosi told the commission that he contacted Mswazi about an hour after receiving the video […]

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Cat Matlala enjoyed ‘unusual freedom’ at Kgosi Mampuru: Mkhwanazi

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has revealed claims that alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala was living comfortable at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility. Mkhwanazi told Parliament's ad-hoc committee on Wednesday, that he received a handwritten letter from an inmate who shared a cell with Matlala at the maximum facility. He says the inmate alleged that Matlala had a close relationship with the head of the facility and made […]

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Brits pleased to have ‘Silent Assassin’ back

Proteas opener, Tazmin Brits, has heaped praised on fast bowler Ayabonga Khaka for hitting her stride after both players led from the front in the second women’s T20 International against New Zealand in Hamilton on Tuesday. After suffering an 80-run defeat in the opening match two days earlier, the Proteas bounced back with an 18-run victory to level the five-match series at 1-1. Brits scored 53 runs off 43 balls […]

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