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Family of slain Ekurhuleni teen cries out for justice

The family of 13-year-old Pretty Mahlangu, who was killed last month during a coming-of-age ceremony Diwinddie in Germiston, is calling for the justice. The teen's relatives accuse the police of mishandling Pretty's murder case. They believe that the 68-year-old accused in the matter might get away with the crime because she has deep pockets and a relative within the SAPS. It's been roughly three weeks since a coming-of-age ceremony in Ekurhuleni turned deadly after a white woman drove her car […]

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Nkabane adds to her woes by snubbing Parly

Members of Parliament have criticised Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, for failing to attend a scheduled portfolio committee meeting. The Minister was expected to provide an update on the controversial appointments to the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) board, a matter that has drawn significant scrutiny and cast a cloud over her leadership. Instead, Nkabane is said to be in the Eastern Cape, where she is delivering an address at the Annual National Student Leadership […]

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Accident victim’s mother wants Sekhukhune United player held accountable

The mother of 9-year-old Gomolemo Mavimbela, who was killed in an accident allegedly caused by soccer star Shaune Mogaila, says she's tired of the delays in the case against him. Keo Mavimbela has taken her quest for justice to AfriForum's Private Prosecution's desk. Last year in October, Mavimbela was driving her daughter and another child, 13-year-old Thando Khethiwa, to school when the Mogaila crashed into them. According to reports, alcohol bottles were found in the PSL player's car. It's alleged […]

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Sisulu Foundation rejects coup claims as fearmongering

The Sisulu Foundation for Social Justice has slammed Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s recent explosive claims that South Africa’s security services have detected potential coup risks as irresponsible, dangerous, and borderline fearmongering. Ntshavheni made the remarks during a media briefing this week after tabling the State Security Agency's budget vote in the National Assembly. She revealed that the security cluster had identified a risk of an attempt to overthrow the government, but government is monitoring those behind the plan. […]

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Heartache as alleged child killer’s case is postponed, again

Judgment in the high-profile case of Amber-Lee Hughes, accused of raping and murdering her partner’s four-year-old daughter Nada Challita, has once again been postponed — this time to next Thursday. The delay, granted by Judge Richard Mkhabela in the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday morning, follows Hughes’ decision to appoint a new legal team who requested more time to prepare. "It is the accused's right to choose or change legal representation at any stage, however, it is also equally true […]

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Settled Junior Boks ready for Baby Blacks

The Junior Springboks have named an unchanged match-23 for their massive World Rugby U20 Championship final meeting with fierce rivals the Junior All Blacks at the Stadio Mario Battaglini in Rovigo, Italy, on Saturday night (kick-off 8:30pm). An unchanged #JuniorBoks match-23 will take on New Zealand in the #WorldRugbyU20s final in Italy on Saturday evening - more here: https://t.co/xnXLQLszXD 🇿🇦#JourneyToGreatness pic.twitter.com/YStSPHSbIJ — SA Junior Rugby (@SAJuniorRugby) July 17, 2025 Lock, Riley Norton, will once again lead a familiar-looking side that […]

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McKenzie plans to meet with SARU in bid to get Boks’ ticket prices slashed

  Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has given fans a glimpse of hope as he forges ahead with efforts to reduce the high cost of Springbok rugby tickets. McKenzie revealed plans to meet with South African Rugby (SARU), saying the goal is to make national rugby games more accessible to ordinary South Africans. The high cost of tickets has long been a point of frustration, with many supporters feeling excluded from a sport they deeply love. "The ticket […]

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Proteas Women star Mlaba, sets sights on top cricket honours

Proteas women left arm-spinner, Nonkululeko Mlaba, says being nominated in five categories in the Cricket South Africa (CSA) awards, is a testament to the hard work she has put into her game. Cricket SA, last week announced the nominees for the awards for 2024-25 season, aimed at celebrating both the Women and Men's performances across the domestic and international cricket seasons. Mlaba who dominates on the field, is also dominating in the nominations. The spin sensation has been shortlisted for: […]

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Calls intensify for Minnie Ntuli to be sacked

Calls for Minnie Ntuli to be sacked from her radio and TV gigs have intensified. The more than 50,000 social media users who have signed a petition for her head are upset over the 30-year-old's behaviour towards fellow reality TV star, businesswoman and singer Londie London. London threatened to sue Ntuli, for defamation and physical assault if the failed to apologies on video before the end of business today and seemingly, the 30-year-old missed that deadline.   View this post […]

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