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Pirates releases Olisa Ndah

Orlando Pirates have announced the departure of Nigerian defender, Olisa Ndah, on the final day of the January transfer window. Ndah's contract with the Soweto giants was due to expire at the end of the season but the club has now revealed that the player requested an early release, to allow him time to secure clearance before the transfer window closed on Thursday evening. In a statement, Pirates said the […]

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Nicki Minaj unfazed by criticism over her support for Trump

American rapper, Nicki Minaj, has dismissed criticism over her support for President Donald Trump, saying the backlash has only strengthened her backing of him. Minaj made the remarks while speaking at the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit in Washington on Wednesday night. Celebrities just want money Niki Minaj who's not producing very much of music anymore was seen holding hands with Donald Trump. " I support everything he does, he […]

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Madlanga Commission welcomes President’s decision to establish task team

The Madlanga Commission has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to establish a task team to investigate individuals identified in its interim report. The commission says it has uncovered prima facie evidence against several individuals, including current and former employees of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) and the South African Police Service (SAPS). President Ramaphosa has instructed law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice institutions to act with urgency in implementing […]

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Detention dispute delays Matlala pre-trial proceedings

The uncertainty over where controversial businessman, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, should be detained has delayed pre-trial proceedings in his case at the Johannesburg High Court. Matlala made his first appearance in the High Court on Thursday alongside his wife, Tsakani Matlala, and co-accused Musa Kekana, Tiego Floyd Mabusela and Nthabiseng Nzama, in connection with an alleged hit on his socialite ex-girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane. His newly appointed legal team argued that his […]

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Actors applaud move to classify creatives as employees

South African Guild of Actors chairperson, Jack Devnarain, says government’s move to classify creatives as standard employees is long overdue, following years of calls for stronger labour protections in the industry. Labour and Employment Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, announced earlier this week that performers will now fall under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, after publishing a notice of intention. The change will entitle actors and crew members to benefits including […]

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Ouaddou wants more killer instinct from Bucs

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has outlined what his side needs to improve as the Betway Premiership heads into the second half of the season. While Pirates have kept a very good defensive record, conceding only five in 13 league games, they have not been ruthless in front of goal with only 18 goals scored. "Since the beginning of the season, our team did a great job and improved in […]

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Madlanga Commission | KZN Hawks head accused of sharing sensitive information with ‘Cat’ Matlala

The Madlanga Commission has revealed evidence alleging that KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head,  Major-General Lesetja Senona shared sensitive information with alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. The commission heard that Senona allegedly forwarded an affidavit to Matlala shortly after a News24 article was published about the liquidation of a R360-million tender linked to Matlala. This comes just a day after Senona, under oath, vehemently denied sharing classified or sensitive police information with Matlala. […]

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Some South Africans call for justice for man believed to be Goolam Vowda

Some social media users are calling for justice following reports of the death of a man believed to be a controversial political figure, Goolam Vowda. The 50-year-old, who was widely known for posting political exposés on X, was reportedly found at a hotel in Sandton on Wednesday  under circumstances that have not yet been disclosed. No death is worth celebrating, we have lost our moral compass as peoples, I would […]

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EFF Youth Command lays charges over alleged sale of university placements

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Youth Command has opened a criminal case against individuals it claims are operating a well-coordinated syndicate selling placement spaces at universities and TVET colleges across South Africa. The youth wing laid charges at Brooklyn Police Station in Pretoria on Wednesday, arguing that the Department of Higher Education’s inability to accommodate the growing number of matriculants has fueled a thriving black market for access to higher […]

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Mngwevu remembered as a leader defined by compassion

The family of Ekurhuleni MMC for Roads and Transport, Andile Mngwevu, has described him as a man whose life was defined by humility, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. Mngwevu's remains, along with those of three others, were recovered in Mozambique yesterday after they were swept away by floods in the Chókwè region earlier this month. The week-long search came to an abrupt end when the vehicle they […]

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