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The legacy of Michael Jackson continues to dominate the global stage, with his new biopic 'Michael' shattering box office records. The film opened to a staggering $217 million worldwide, marking the biggest debut ever for a musical biopic and surpassing the previous record set by Bohemian Rhapsody, which earned $124 million on its opening weekend. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film traces Jackson’s journey from his early days with the […]
South Africans will head to the polls on 4 November 2026, after President Cyril Ramaphosa officially announced the date during a Presidential Coordinating Council meeting in Ekurhuleni. The announcement follows consultations with Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, and falls within the constitutionally prescribed window between November 2026 and January 2027. Hlabisa said the date avoids clashes with the festive season and the January back-to-school period, making it […]
Popular Lekompo musician, Lehlogonolo "Shebe Maburna" Chauke has been denied bail for a third time. The Limpopo-born star appeared in the Polokwane Magistrates' Court today, facing nine charges including attempted murder, malicious damage to property, and possession of an unlicensed firearm. It’s alleged that the complainant and a friend were driving along Witklip Street in Ladanna, Polokwane, when they spotted the artist and greeted him out of excitement. The bullet […]
Banyana Banyana have advanced to the second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers after receiving a first-round bye on Wednesday. During a draw held in Cairo, Egypt, Banyana were drawn against the winners of the first-round tie between South Sudan and Madagascar . The opening round is scheduled for June 2026, with the second round set to follow four months later. Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis, welcomed the […]
Disgruntled South African Post Office (SAPO) workers have accused government of failing to act on the long-running crisis facing the state-owned entity, including delays in its digitisation. Dozens of protesters marched to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) in Hatfield, Pretoria, where they handed over a memorandum of demands to Minister, Solly Malatsi. Workers say they have gone nearly a decade without salary adjustments, while continuing to operate […]
The Alexandra Magistrate’s Court handed down judgment in the high-profile case involving, Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, and his co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, following a shooting incident at their Hyde Park home in February. Mugabe was fined a combined R600,000 for offences related to a firearm incident and immigration violations, while Matonhodze was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for multiple serious charges, including attempted […]
Pressure is mounting for those implicated in the foundation phase textbook procurement saga to be held accountable. This follows the alleged awarding of a R1.6 million contract to Lighthouse Publishers (Pty) Ltd to produce textbooks. It is alleged that the company has no proven track record in delivering large-scale educational materials, and could have benefitted by more than R280 million from the publishing process. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has […]
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has moved to reassure students that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will continue operating without disruption, despite a wave of board resignations. In a statement released on Wednesday, the department said contingency measures are in place to ensure the scheme’s core mandate remains intact, including funding disbursements and operational functions. This follows the resignation of interim board chairperson, Dr Mugwena […]
Controversial North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, has filed a formal complaint seeking the recusal of evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson at the Madlanga Commission. It is understood that Mogotsi submitted an affidavit over the weekend, forming the basis of his recusal application. Mogotsi's attorney, Makaula Sekgatja, confirmed that a formal application will be filed on Wednesday. "Chair we do confirm that there is an intended application for the recusal of […]
The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) has called for an investigation into the chaotic scenes that unfolded before kick-off in Sunday’s Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at a sold-out FNB Stadium. Before the match could begin, chaos erupted during the build-up as a violent clash between team officials and Pirates security personnel overshadowed the highly anticipated fixture. What began as routine warm-ups descended into a physical […]
