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Letlapa move unlikely for now: Malatji

Sekhukhune United Chairman, Sello Malatji, has poured cold water on reports that Bafana Bafana defender, Vuyo Letlapa, could move abroad in this transfer window. The 21-year old Sekhukhune defender has enjoyed a dream 12 months, that has seen him earn a Bafana debut as well as interest from abroad. The latest offer for Letlapa came from Austrian sides Austria Wien and Rapid Wien. However, Malatji says this is not the right time for the former Jomo Cosmos player to move. […]

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Commission of Inquiry essential to validate SAPS corruption allegations: Expert

Governance expert, Professor Sam Koma, says a commission of inquiry is the most effective way to test the veracity of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations of deep-rooted corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS). Mkhwanazi dropped bombshells in a fiery media briefing, implicating Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, and Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, of interfering with sensitive investigations. This includes allegations that the pair colluded in dissolving a specialised task team, mandated to probe political killings in […]

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‘Jayden-Lee was failed by his mother,’ laments activist

The Fleurhof community in Randburg, Johannesburg, is in shock and disbelief after Jayden-Lee Meek's mother made her first appearance in court on Monday for the 11-year-old's murder. Tiffany Meek (31) was arrested last week. She wept uncontrollably in the dock as the gravity of her actions weighed on her. Meek made a brief appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court, where her case was postponed to July 18 to allow her time to secure legal representation. She faces a string of […]

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Usage of IsiXhosa language and phrases takes center stage post Mbenenge’s tribunal

Since the start of the tribunal probing allegations of sexual misconduct against a senior Eastern Cape judge Selby Mbenenge, the usage of the African languages and cultural context have been a prominent feature — with isiXhosa interpretation taking centre stage. Over two weeks of testimony at the tribunal in Sandton, interpretation disputes, cultural misunderstandings, and mistranslations laid bare the ongoing struggle South Africa’s legal system faces in accommodating indigenous languages. "Do you know what perjury is? Can you explain it? […]

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It’s better to delay a deal than to spend years recovering from it: Business strategist

Business owner and strategist, Sne "The Marketer" Mkhize,  is encouraging young and aspiring entrepreneurs to grow their brands steadily, stressing the importance of identifying red flags before signing any contracts. "Many young entrepreneurs feel so intimidated starting out in the business industry that they are even ashamed to ask for help. I always say it's better to delay a deal than to spend years recovering from it," says Mkhize. Mkhize is weighing in on the saga involving Bob Cuts Hair […]

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Experts call for educational drives to tackle HIV stigma among youth

Youth-led health movement #Keready’s leader, Dr Katlego Selikane, has emphasised the urgent need for comprehensive education to help dismantle the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, particularly among young people and females. Selikane was responding to the findings of the latest UNAIDS and SANAC Global AIDS Report, which was launched on Thursday at Bertha Gxowa Hospital in Germiston, in Ekurhuleni. The report revealed that in 2024, 630 000 people died from AIDS-related causes - 61% of them in sub-Saharan Africa. During the same […]

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Ellis slams FIFA scheduling as disrespectful to women’s football

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has taken a firm stand against FIFA’s decision to schedule the Men’s Club World Cup during two major women’s football tournaments, calling it a clear sign of blatant disrespect to the women’s game. The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is currently happening in Morocco while the Women's Euro's are ongoing in Switzerland. Ellis feels that the world's eyes should be on women's football, but the men's FIFA Club World Cup has been a […]

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New cases to be added to ‘Cat’ Matlala’s legal woes

The state has confirmed it is preparing to consolidate two additional criminal cases opened at the Pretoria West and Lyttelton police stations against controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. While the nature of the charges has not yet been disclosed, the state indicated that the cases will be merged with existing proceedings. Matlala, his wife Tsakani, co-accused, Musa Kekana and Tiego Floyd Mabusela, appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates' Court over charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. This is […]

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OPINION | GNU caught up in elite political chess moves

The so-called Government of National Unity (GNU) is increasingly showing signs of disentanglement. What was sold as a rational, inclusive political solution to South Africa’s fragmentation has now become a battleground of political sabotage, legal threats, ideological backstabbing, and administrative stagnation. Week in and week out, the GNU plays host to a political game where the ANC and DA chase each other, all the while lashing out with a venomous snake of mistrust and opportunism. What may appear as political […]

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