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Calls mounts for Ekurhuleni city manager’s suspension amid fraud case

Calls are mounting for the immediate suspension of Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla, following his arrest. Lerutla who was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport, faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice. The 40 year old appeared before the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court alongside suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi on Monday. According to police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe, he was initially arrested for speeding […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mnisi denies interacting with Malema

Suspended City of Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, has denied receiving a list of companies bidding for a Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) tender from Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema. This follows revelations at the Madlanga Commission that TMPD Deputy Chief of Police, Umashi Dlamini, asked suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Sergeant Fannie Nkosi - through WhatsApp messages - to forward a list of seven companies to Mnisi […]

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A New Freedom | Inside Nomsa Mazwai’s Sober fest and SA’s changing celebration culture

On Freedom Day weekend, Nomsa Mazwai is reimagining celebration - not politically, but socially and culturally. Taking place at Soweto Theatre on April 26, Sober Fest presents a simple but disruptive idea: a music and wellness event without alcohol. "A new freedom is what happens when you remove the thing that’s been holding you back," Mazwai told YNews. "It’s for people in recovery, but also for anyone tired of how […]

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Netball SA contracts 17 players ahead of international season

  Netball South Africa has made what the federation describes as a landmark announcement in the professionalisation of the sport. The federation has confirmed an expanded group of 17 contracted national players, along with an additional seven training partners. Players will be compensated according to structured categories aligned to their experience, number of caps, and roles within the national set-up. Contracted players include Proteas captain, Khanyisa Chawane, Elmeré van den […]

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Cynthia Shange dies at 76

The entertainment industry and South Africa at large are mourning the loss of veteran actress, Cynthia Shange, who passed away today. Her family confirmed that the 76-year-old passed away in the early hours of this morning at a hospital in KwaZulu-Natal following an illness. Shange made history when she became the first black woman to win the Miss South Africa title and went on to represent the country at the […]

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Gauteng records surge in Malaria cases and deaths

The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has recorded a concerning surge in Malaria infections and related deaths in the province. The department's surveillance data shows that 414 cases and 11 deaths were confirmed between January and March 2026, a sharp increase from the same period in 2025, which recorded 230 cases and just one death. Health officials say the trend points to increased transmission and a heightened risk to residents. […]

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Sundowns to play for win against Esperance

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, is aware that the 1-0 lead they take into their CAF Champions League second leg semi-final against Esperance is a precarious one. He also emphasised the importance of his team playing for the win in Saturday's second leg in Pretoria. Sundowns are on the verge of reaching a fourth Champions League final in their history, however, Esperance are expected to give the Brazilians a […]

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Mugabe’s son pleads guilty as missing firearm, compensation stall case

The son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his co-accused have pleaded guilty to multiple charges linked to a February shooting incident in Johannesburg. Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Mugabe Matonhdze appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Friday, following their arrest earlier this year. While both men entered guilty pleas, key questions remain unresolved, including the whereabouts of the firearm allegedly used in the shooting and whether the victim […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mnisi admits giving gifts to Nkosi, denies kickbacks

Suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Gareth Mnisi, has admitted to giving embattled SAPS Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, gifts. The Madlanga Commission previously exposed Whatsapp chats between the pair, showing Nkosi expressing interest in one day owning a bakkie that was on the market, even detailing its history and price-tag. Nkosi claimed he was merely seeking Mnisi's opinion on the vehicle, despite the commission noting that he may have […]

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Mkhwanazi targets ‘Big Five’ with national crime-fighting project

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has been appointed to head a new national crime-fighting initiative focused on dismantling organised syndicates across South Africa. The so-called "Big Five" cartel has emerged as a key target in KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s expanded crime-fighting mandate, as he prepares to lead a new national anti-crime project. "This was not a syndicate involved in ordinary criminality. They planned to capture government structures," Mkhwanazi said. […]

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