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Rabada relishing start of T20 World Cup campaign

Proteas fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, has described this year’s edition of ICC’s Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, as a fresh start for the South African national cricket team. South Africa have been drawn in Group D, alongside Canada, New Zealand, Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates. The Proteas finished runners-up in the 2024 final and will be looking to go one better this time around. They […]

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Matlala’s bid to move from Kokstad prison stalls, hints at new bail bid

A pre-trial date in controversial businessman, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s, attempted murder case is expected to be set next Thursday, after the Johannesburg High Court postponed proceedings amid ongoing disclosure delays and concerns over restricted access to legal counsel. Matlala appeared in court on Friday alongside his four co-accused — his wife Tsakani Matlala, alleged hitmen Musa Kekana and Tiego Floyd Mabusela, as well as Mabusela’s daughter, Nthabiseng Nzama — in […]

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GloRilla’s family dispute reignites debate on ‘Black Tax’

  American rapper, GloRilla, has found herself at the centre of a social media storm after her sister accused her of failing to financially support their family, reigniting debate around the concept of “Black tax”. The Grammy-nominated artist, whose real name is Gloria Woods, was thrust into the spotlight after her sister, Victoria Woods, went viral on social media alleging that their family is struggling financially and often has to […]

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EFF door open for Ndlozi, but remains shut for Shivambu: Malema 

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says the door remains open for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi to return to the party, but firmly shut for his former deputy, Floyd Shivambu. Speaking to the public broadcaster, Malema said he would "roll out the red carpet" for Ndlozi should he choose to rejoin to the EFF. Ndlozi, one of the EFF’s founding members, resigned in February last year after being accused of involvement […]

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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp chats suggest SAPS Brigadier overstepped role

WhatsApp messages presented before the Madlanga Commission suggest that South African Police Services (SAPS) Head of Quality Management and Forensic Services, Brigadier Rachel Matjeng, may have acted beyond the scope of her official duties while assisting alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala with matters linked to his SAPS contract. The messages form part of evidence examining Matjeng’s relationship with the alleged underworld figure and whether personal ties influenced her conduct […]

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Bafana to face in Panama in World Cup preparations

Bafana Bafana will face Panama in two international friendly matches to be played in South Africa between 27-31 March 2026, as part of coach Hugo Broos' preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches form a critical component of Broos’ build-up programme ahead of the global showpiece, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. Panama, currently ranked 33rd […]

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Madlanga Commission | SAPS brigadier details romantic relationship with Matlala

SAPS Head of Quality Management and Forensic Services, Rachel Matjeng, has told the Madlanga Commission that she has been in a romantic relationship with alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, which began before his arrest. Matjeng testified before the commission on Thursday, in relation to her relationship with Matlala and his Medicare24 contract with the South African Police Service (SAPS). The section head for Quality Management in Criminal Record and […]

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NSFAS clears major backlog, documentation errors delay funding

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has made significant progress in processing funding applications for the 2026 academic year, with tens of thousands of additional students approved. Acting CEO, Waseem Carrim, said the scheme had previously flagged a major backlog of outstanding documentation. “As we move to our 2026 application cycle, we had indicated that about 200,000 students had outstanding documents with the fund,” Carrim said. He […]

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Police probe attempted hit on Madlanga-linked figure

Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for suspects linked to the attempted hit on a former police officer, Wiandre Pretorius in Boksburg. Pretorius, whose name was mentioned by a witness at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, was ambushed outside his home, shortly after leaving a nearby fuel station. He was allegedly implicated by the late Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, who accused the former cop of being […]

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DJ Sumbody murder case | State set to disclose full charges, case postponed to March

The case against Katiso "KT" Molefe and his co-accused has been postponed to 12 March 2026, for pre-trail procedings. Molefe, Michael Pule Tau, Tiego Floyd Mabusela and Musa Kekana made their first appearance in the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday, in connection with the 2022 shooting that claimed the lives of the popular club owner, DJ Sumbody, and his two bodyguards. The case was transferred from the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court […]

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