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ANCWL urged to include young women in its leadership structure

As the ANC Women's League (ANCWL) prepares to address the nation on its state of readiness for this weekend's 13th National Conference, political analyst, Asanda Ngoasheng, has raised concern about the intergenerational conflict facing the league. She says the priorities that the older generation thinks the league should focus on are different to those of the younger generation. The ANCWL has committed itself to finally hosting the conference this weekend, […]

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Cause of Bree Street explosion still a mystery

Authorities are still scrambling for answers into the cause of Wednesday's Bree Street explosion, which claimed the life of one person and left 48 others injured. It is reported that community members in the Joburg CBD were greeted by a loud noise as the famous Bree Street ripped open and taxis started flipping over. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the gas company, eGoli Gas, and Sasol have been roped in […]

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Zandile Khumalo returns to the hot seat after Wednesday’s chest pain complaint

The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes this morning after it was prematurely adjourned yesterday following a request from the state. This after state witness, Zandile Khumalo, told the court she was not feeling well. While granting the state's request, Judge Ratha Mokgoathleng expressed his reservations with the state's move. He urged prosecutors and the witness to get their act together and refrain from causing any further delays to the matter. He’s […]

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Sign language becomes SA’s 12th official language

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the South African Sign Language Bill, making it the country's 12th official language. In May this year, the National Assembly approved that a section of the Constitution be amended to include Sign Language as one of the country's official languages. Ramaphosa says the new legislation seeks to advance the cultural acceptance of persons who are deaf. "South African Sign Language is an indigenous […]

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All eyes on Southern hemisphere as it hosts its first FIFA WWC

The count has begun for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which gets underway on Thursday morning in Oceania. The ninth edition of the global showpiece will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and will be the first Women's World Cup hosted in the southern hemisphere. It is also the first women's world cup to have 32 nations taking part in the tournament. The first match of the competition will see hosts New Zealand face Norway in Group A […]

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Nelson Mandela Foundation urges youth to join hands and be catalysts for change

The Nelson Mandela Foundation marked the late stateman's 105th birthday celebrations yesterday in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg, by planting trees alongside delegates from several organisations, including the United Nations and Nelson Mandela University. The organisation says by planting trees, young people took meaningful action to alleviate poverty and food insecurity. It has urged young people to join hands and be the catalysts for change. The event was part of the […]

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Convicted paedophile Gerhard Ackerman to be sentenced next month

Convicted paedophile, Gerhard Ackerman, will have to wait until next month before he finds out how hard the justice system will come down on him. The sex ring kingpin, who is convicted of more than 700 charges including those of rape, attempted murder and child trafficking counts, appeared before High Court in Johannesburg yesterday. It is alleged that Ackerman ran a sex abuse ring, which fronted as a massage parlour […]

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Magudumana loses another bid to challenge her arrest in Tanzania

Dr Nandipha Magudumana has been dealt another blow after the High Court in Bloemfontein dismissed her application for leave to appeal, with costs. The disgraced doctor approached the courts in a bid to challenge her April arrest in Tanzania. She claims she was brought back to South Africa unlawfully and her deportation was tantamount to kidnapping. Magudumana was arrested alongside her lover Thabo Bester in Arusha. Last month, the High […]

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Lions do their bit to honour Madiba

The Wanderers Stadium was a hive of activity on Tuesday as scores of good Samaritans and players from the Lions Cricket franchise flocked to the stadium in Illovo, Johannesburg, to do their bit for Mandela Day. The Lions partnered with The Angel Network, Fingertips of Africa and Ashraful Aid to pack over 3 00o food parcels for the needy across the country. Lions Chief Executive Officer, Jono Leaf-Wright, says: “The […]

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Mayweather gives back to “Motherland”

American boxing great, Floyd 'Money' Mayweather Jnr, says the aim of his visit to South Africa is to inspire aspiring boxers in the country. Mayweather landed at the Lanseria Airport on Friday to much media frenzy and fan fare as part of his Motherland Tour, which saw him also visit Zimbabwe. Upon his arrival, Mayweather told the media that he wants people on the African continent to know that they […]

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