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Banyana jet off for WAFCON defence

Banyana Banyana coach, Dr Desiree Ellis, named her 26-player squad for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament to be hosted in Morocco next month. Banyana are the defending champions, having won the tournament back in 2022. They are in group C, alongside Mali, Tanzania, and Ghana and will open their tournament on the 7th of July against Ghana. The coach has also announced a team of co-captains, similar to 2022 with midfielders Refiloe Jane and Amogelang Motau, […]

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Divided response to new Bucs coach

Orlando Pirates fans are conflicted over the appointment of Abdeslam Ouaddou as their new head coach. The 46-year-old former Marumo Gallants coach succeeds Jose Riviero at the Soweto giants, who left the club before his contract ran out last season. The Moroccan-born Ouaddou will have big shoes to fill as Riviero won three MTN8 titles in a row and two Nedbank Cup crowns. 🚨𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒🚨 Orlando Pirates Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Abdeslam Ouaddou as Head […]

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 12 soldiers in court for murder of Hawks investigator 

At least 12 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have been implicated in the murder of Hawks investigator Lieutenant-Colonel, Frans Mathipa. While only two soldiers were arrested on Monday, the case took a dramatic turn when 10 other accused appeared before the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. It is understood that the 10 handed themselves over to the Hawks on Monday morning. The suspects covered their faces with masks in court, and the media was barred from recording proceedings […]

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Recess is back for July! Y is giving GenZs a voice

Recess on Morning Break is BACK this July! Y is changing the game and giving GenZs a voice… We are looking for high school students between 14 and 18 years old – who have something to say – to take over an hour of Morning Break with Xtremme these school holidays from Monday 07 July to Friday 11 July! Recess on #MorningBreak is where you can share your concerns, ideas and thoughts… And decide your own playlist! Just complete the […]

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Fatally-stabbed learner’s loved ones want justice

A family friend of the late Lethabo Matula-Mokonyane, Dineo Masemola, is demanding justice for the 19-year-old. The pre-matric learner's unexpected death has left his loved ones distraught, with his family now losing faith in the safety of children at schools. Masemola says she is still trying to let his death sink in. "Like I didn't believe that he is gone. I still feel like I am dreaming. I don't know how to deal with this reality; I won't lie it […]

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MakaTha’s kidnapping reignites calls for Bolt to be shut down

The recent abduction of popular content creator, Simthande Myeza, has yet again raised concerns over the safety of using e-hailing service, Bolt, with some social media users suggesting that maybe it's time people return to using taxis. Myeza, who is known for his skits as MakaThangithini or MakaTha' on TikTok and Facebook, says he was kidnapped after requesting a Bolt on Tuesday evening at Durban's Umbilo, in KwaZulu-Natal. According to a statement from his family, the suspects emptied Myeza's bank […]

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WSU senior official’s killing sends shockwaves

The Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has come under the spotlight once again after another shooting rocked the institution. WSU's Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Institutional Support and Development, Sinethemba Mpambane, was gunned down in his car outside the university's Mthatha campus on Thursday. It is understood that Mpambane was heading to his residence at the time of the incident. The 44-year-old, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds, has been described as an excellent leader and a hard worker. The motive for […]

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I’m losing my best friend: Swart

Banyana Banyana's preparations to defend their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco next month has been marred by the unavailability of star player, Thembi Kgatlana. Star player, Thembi Kgatlana, has ruled herself out of selection, citing personal reasons. Her decision comes hot on the heels of the news of Jermaine Seoposenwe retiring from international football after the tournament. Seoposenwe said she's retiring from the national team for her wellbeing. Her imminent retirement is a hard pill to […]

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Minister Nkabane’s ‘not so independent panel’ lands her in hot water

Things have gone from bad to worse for Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, who is now accused of misleading Parliament over the names of the panelists responsible for the controversial Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) board appointments. The appointments which were flagged by parliamentarians included ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe's son, Buyambo, ANC officials in KZN Nomusa Dube-Ncube and Mike Mabuyakhulu. Following public and political backlash, Minister Nkabane reversed the appointments. However, the controversy deepened when she initially refused to disclose […]

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