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Third time no charm for Shebe after bail denial

Popular Lekompo musician, Lehlogonolo "Shebe Maburna" Chauke has been denied bail for a third time. The Limpopo-born star appeared in the Polokwane Magistrates' Court today, facing nine charges including  attempted murder, malicious damage to property, and possession of an unlicensed firearm. It’s alleged that the complainant and a friend were driving along Witklip Street in Ladanna, Polokwane, when they spotted the artist and greeted him out of excitement. The bullet reportedly struck the complainant in the jaw and shattered the […]

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Banyana get bye in 2028 Olympics qualifiers

Banyana Banyana have advanced to the second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers after receiving a first-round bye on Wednesday. During a draw held in Cairo, Egypt, Banyana were drawn against the winners of the first-round tie between South Sudan and Madagascar . The opening round is scheduled for June 2026, with the second round set to follow four months later. Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis, welcomed the draw but stressed the importance of maintaining focus on upcoming […]

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Post office workers protest over government inaction

Disgruntled South African Post Office (SAPO) workers have accused government of failing to act on the long-running crisis facing the state-owned entity, including delays in its digitisation. Dozens of protesters marched to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) in Hatfield, Pretoria, where they handed over a memorandum of demands to Minister, Solly Malatsi. Workers say they have gone nearly a decade without salary adjustments, while continuing to operate under what they describe as harsh and deteriorating working conditions. […]

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Mugabe’s son fined R600,000 and deported, co-accused jailed

The Alexandra Magistrate’s Court handed down judgment in the high-profile case involving, Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, and his co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, following a shooting incident at their Hyde Park home in February. Mugabe was fined a combined R600,000 for offences related to a firearm incident and immigration violations, while Matonhodze was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for multiple serious charges, including attempted murder. The court previously heard that the victim, Sipho Mahlangu, […]

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Calls grow for accountability in textbook tender saga

Pressure is mounting for those implicated in the foundation phase textbook procurement saga to be held accountable. This follows the alleged awarding of a R1.6 million contract to Lighthouse Publishers (Pty) Ltd to produce textbooks. It is alleged that the company has no proven track record in delivering large-scale educational materials, and could have benefitted by more than R280 million from the publishing process. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has since enlisted the National Treasury to lead an investigation into […]

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Higher Education moves to stabilise NSFAS amid board resignations

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has moved to reassure students that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will continue operating without disruption, despite a wave of board resignations. In a statement released on Wednesday, the department said contingency measures are in place to ensure the scheme’s core mandate remains intact, including funding disbursements and operational functions. This follows the resignation of interim board chairperson, Dr Mugwena Maluleke, who stepped down citing academic and personal reasons. Higher […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mogotsi files for Chaskalson’s recusal

Controversial North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, has filed a formal complaint seeking the recusal of evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson at the Madlanga Commission. It is understood that Mogotsi submitted an affidavit over the weekend, forming the basis of his recusal application. Mogotsi's attorney, Makaula Sekgatja, confirmed that a formal application will be filed on Wednesday. "Chair we do confirm that there is an intended application for the recusal of Mr. Chaskalson as evidence leader in relation to the evidence […]

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SAFPU calls for action after Soweto Derby scuffle

The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) has called for an investigation into the chaotic scenes that unfolded before kick-off in Sunday’s Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at a sold-out FNB Stadium. Before the match could begin, chaos erupted during the build-up as a violent clash between team officials and Pirates security personnel overshadowed the highly anticipated fixture. What began as routine warm-ups descended into a physical confrontation that required the intervention of the South African Police […]

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Gauteng needs 200 new schools as overcrowding crisis deepens – Maile

Gauteng Education MEC, Lebogang Maile, says the education system is under mounting pressure, with nearly half of all schools now operating beyond capacity as rapid urbanisation and migration continue to drive up learner numbers. Maile briefed the media at the Provincial Legislature on Tuesday, warning that the crisis has moved beyond education and now reflects broader population and economic pressures shaping the province. According to the MEC, learner enrolment has more than doubled since 1995, with the system now accommodating over […]

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