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Family requests help in locating daughter’s suspected killer

The family of 21-year-old, Thulisile Mhlongo, who was bludgeoned to death in the early hours of Wednesday in Winterveld, Pretoria, is requesting for help in locating her boyfriend who is suspected to be her killer. Thulisile’s body was found disposed of at a dumping site in the township. Rasimati Chauke is said to have fled the scene after allegedly killing her. The Mhlongo family says Chauke’s relatives informed them that they heard the couple arguing on Wednesday night when they […]

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Kriel retains captaincy as Willemse returns

Springboks head coach, Rassie Erasmus, has made five changes to his starting 15 for Saturday’s clash against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse Kriel leading the world champions for the first time in an official Test. Loose-forward, Vincent Tshituka, will also make his Test debut in an experienced matchday 23 for the battle at Loftus Versfeld. Erasmus named a squad that featured 13 players, who were part of the matchday squad who secured a 54-7 victory over the Barbarians in Cape […]

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Experts say traditional roles have progressed at a snail’s pace

Cultural expert, Professor Gugu Mazibuko, warns against couples weaponising their genders and says they should instead endeavour to ensure balance in the home. She's also urged employers to provide women with the flexibility needed to accommodate their responsibilities, which include cooking, cleaning, and raising children. Professor Mazibuko is reflecting on how life has evolved for both women and men, with women now also working in high-pressure jobs, which were previously reserved for men.   Prof Mazibuko says while this has […]

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Hypocritical, unfair criticism just a few words used in debate over Mabuyane’s leave

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, says it's hypocritical for Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, to take a month-long leave while his province is dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster that's left 102 people dead and thousands others displaced following last month's floods which wreaked havoc in the province, especially in the O.R. Tambo and Amathole District municipalities. Some families are still holding up hope to find their missing relatives as search operations continue. While the Premier was visible and […]

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Pain at the pumps for motorists as steep fuel price hikes kick in

Motorists are in for a tough time at the pumps this month as the price of fuel will rise sharply at midnight. * 95 petrol will increase by 52c per litre * 93 petrol will go up by 55c a litre * Diesel by 82c and 84c per litre * Illuminating paraffin will rise by 67c a litre. The Department of Energy and Mineral Resources attributes the hikes to the increasing trend of crude oil prices, caused by the recent conflict […]

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Preschool teachers slam nonchalant parents

 Some nursery school teachers have slammed parents for leaving children who are too young to care for themselves at home alone, accusing them of ignorant. The teachers hope that the Tshwane Emergency Safety Department's fire safety campaign, which was held in Hammanskraal, will assist the children stay safe from fire. Principal of Thusanang Daycare Centre, Lerato Kekana, accompanied children from her nursery school to the event, expressing concern over the number of the country's young people who have died or been […]

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Nkabane unfazed as calls mount for her sacking

Higher Education Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane, says she is unbothered by calls for her removal from office. Nkabane is under fire for lying to Parliament over the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) advisory panel, which had appointed people linked to the ANC as the organisation's board members. The controversial appointments included ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe’s son, Buyambo, ANC officials in KZN Nomusa Dube-Ncube and Mike Mabuyakhulu. Dr Nkabane ended up having to apologise to advocate, Terry Motau, for wrongfully […]

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Whitfield fallout deepens GNU tensions

  The Democratic Alliance's (DA) decision to withdraw from the National Dialogue has intensified tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU). The blue party is upset over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to dismiss Andrew Whitfield from his position as the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry. Whitfield was sanctioned for going on an unauthorised trip to the United States (US). The ANC is accusing the DA of placing narrow partisan interests above national priorities, calling on them to clarify […]

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Springboks wary of Italian threat

Springbok scrum coach, Daan Human, and front-row forward, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, are not taking Italy lightly and expect a gruelling battle against the Azzurri at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria. The world champions will kick off their international season in earnest on Saturday following a convincing 54-7 win against the Barbarians in Cape Town this past weekend. Meanwhile, the Italians, who are 10th on the World Rugby rankings, warmed up for the Bok Test with an 11-try, 73-6 victory against Namibia in […]

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