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Lorch poised to make debut against Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns’ new signing, Thembinkosi Lorch, admits that he is emotional about having to play his first match against his former team, Orlando Pirates, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium tomorrow. We kick-off the year with a home game at Loftus in the #DStvPrem!🏆 ⚽ Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates 📅 17 February ⏰ 20H00 🏟 Loftus Versfeld 🏆 DStv Premiership 🎟 https://t.co/BxcuL2u0V9 📺 SS202#Sundowns pic.twitter.com/UCFUR0U5Dz — Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) February […]

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Ramaphosa adamant South Africans’ lives are much better since ’94

President Cyril Ramaphosa says it's an undeniable fact that the lives of millions of South Africans have changed for the better since 1994. He was replying to MPs after the two-day SONA debate.The President says the transformation that's happened under the ANC's governance is a reality everyone must accept, whether they like it or not. His remarks came amid a public debate over his fictional character dubbed a child of […]

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Award-winning ‘Tsotsi’ actors embroiled in lottery corruption

  Leading actors of the award-winning movie 'Tsotsi', Terry Pheto and Presley Chweneyagae, have been fingered in what has been dubbed the 'Lotto heist' alongside Renowned fashion designer, Thula Sindi. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is on a mission to recoup R1.4 billion worth of funds that were siphoned at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). The investigations are unfolding in three phases, with the second one almost complete. It has […]

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Civil society hopping mad over looming Tshwane grants cut

Civil rights movement, #NotInMyNameInternational, says the DA-led coalition government in Tshwane does not care about the needs of the majority of South Africans. The movement's Secretary General, Themba Masango, was reacting to the news of the National Treasury's plans to cut R629 million grant money in the Tshwane due to non-performance and non-compliance. Masango says these funds are meant for services such as the urban and township development as well […]

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Mkhwanazi allegedly repeatedly raped his victims

The Gauteng High Court sitting at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court has heard how Sifiso Mkhwanazi’s alleged victims were tied up; kept captive and repeatedly raped in the days leading up to their murders. That’s the evidence of the investigating officer in the case, Sergeant Bongani Mbonambi. Mkhwanazi (21) faces multiple rape and murder charges after the decomposed bodies of six sex workers were discovered at his father’s panel beating […]

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No clarity on Bafana AFCON bonuses

President of the South African Football Association, Danny Jordaan, is remaining tight-lipped on how much the Bafana Bafana players will get after finishing third at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Cote d'Ivoire. Bafana earned more than R47 million for their efforts at the continental showpiece. Hugo Broos' charges landed at the OR Tambo International Airport this morning after being the first South African team to win an […]

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Valentine’s Day | Proposals, gifts and cuteness galore

Social media users flooded the platform with music love fest, Valentine’s proposals and many other mushy love scenes as the world celebrates Valentine's Day. The day is an annual celebration of love and friendship, marked by cute couples, eager school learners — and critics who say it's just another money making scheme. It can be traced back to the story of St. Valentine who is remembered for his selfless acts […]

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‘Different cast, same script,’ says analyst on ANC MPs’ conduct

Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says the conduct of some ANC Members of Parliament at the 2024 SONA debate leaves much to be desired. He has labelled their attitude as sheer arrogance. Two worlds collided in the National Assembly yesterday where MPs debated President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address, which was delivered last Thursday. He told a fictional tale of the child of democracy 'Tinstwalo' who benefitted from […]

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Sex workers surprised self-confessed murderer acted alone

Sex workers outside the Gauteng High Court sitting at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court say they’re shocked to learn that the man who confessed to have killed their colleagues, Sifiso Mkhwanazi, was apparently acting alone. The women spoke with YNews on the sidelines of Mkhwanazi’s murder trial. The sex workers, who worked alongside one of Mkhwanazi’s alleged victims, Joyce Moyo, say they believe her killer had help. The 21-year-old made […]

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