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Judge Mokgoatlheng’s gaffe sparks fury

The judicial transparency group, Judges Matter, says while it understands the frustration of the presiding judge in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial due to delays in proceedings, his race-based comments are unacceptable. Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng is under fire for lambasting defense advocate, Charles Mnisi, for writing to the court registrar asking her to inform him that he won't be available in court on Monday as he will be driving back to Gauteng after partaking in the Comrades Marathon on Sunday. […]

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Lebo M’s marriage history sparks debate on love, wealth, and gender norms

Cultural commentator, Anele Siswana, says Lebo M’s latest engagement reflects a complex interplay of personal longing, public identity, and possibly unresolved emotional patterns. The internationally acclaimed producer made headlines after posting a photo suggesting that he will be tying the knot again with Mel Ntsala. The pair got engaged in 2019, but later separated amid allegations of infidelity. Lebo M, known for his multiple high-profile relationships, is set to marry for the fifth time. https://www.instagram.com/p/DKWXmhzyDno/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The news has been met […]

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Bafana bitten by Mambas

Bafana Bafana got their 2025 COSAFA Cup campaign off to the worst start after going down 1-0 against Mozambique in Bloemfontein. The only goal of the game was scored in the 75th minute when the Mambas' Antonio Sumbane found the back of the net at the Free State Stadium. Bafana dominated proceedings from the beginning and squandered chances to deliver the first blow. Mozambique eventually made the hosts pay when Sumbane slotted home a rebound after goalkeeper Thakasani Mbanjwa parried […]

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Abathembu King slams bail release of WSU campus manager, takes matters into own hands

Abathembu King, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, has condemned the bail release of Walter Sisulu University (WSU) residence manager, Manelisi Mampane, describing it as a "violent judgment." Dalindyebo has vowed to meet with Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, to contest this ruling. Fresh protests erupted at the Mthatha campus today following Mampane's release yesterday. During these protests, police arrested three students. The Mthatha Regional Court released Mampane on R10 000 bail. He faces serious charges, including attempted murder and unlawful possession of […]

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South Africans call for prompt resolve of the Meyiwa murder trial

Some citizens, who are closely watching the Senzo Meyiwa case, accuse the state of misusing resources. They believe justice for the late soccer star and his family should have been served by now. "For now we feel like it's a waste of state resources because everyday it's the same thing. They postpone then come back and postpone and come back. I don't think there is any positive outcome from these hearings," says one citizen. "I feel like justice must be […]

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Floyd Shivambu’s future in the MK Party under scrutiny

The MK Party’s (MKP) decision to demote Floyd Shivambu has come under intense scrutiny, with many saying his political fate in the party may be sealed any moment. Yesterday, the organisation announced that Shivambu would no longer serve as secretary-general and has been redeployed to the National Assembly as an ordinary Member of Parliament (MP). The move is over his recent visit to the church of fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi, which is said to have been in violation […]

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Shivambu’s demotion unsurprising for some analysts

Political analyst, Lesego More, says he is not surprised to learn of Floyd Shivambu's demotion as the signs have always been evident. More links this to the tensions between him and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. His remarks followed the MK Party's (MKP) announcement that Shivambu will no longer serve as the party's secretary-general. He has now been assigned to Parliament. This change comes less than a year after he was appointed to the position. Shivambu's demotion follows his recent visit to fugitive […]

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SAHPRA dismisses abuse claims

The CEO of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela, has rejected workers’ claims of being bullied into not taking leave and returning to the office. Semete-Makokotlela says employees were informed about the organisation’s hybrid policy and its expectations. "The point they raised about them being bullied into not taking leave is absolutely incorrect. I can say with certainty that it is false. If you look at out leave records at this point, we have someone on […]

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Jordaan, SAFA face the third degree

Danny Jordaan could not give a direct answer to Members of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture on whether he will run for a fourth term as the President of the South African Football Association (SAFA). Jordaan has been president of the association since 2013. With the next SAFA elections scheduled for next year, he told MPs that the regional members of SAFA will decide if he should continue. "In any position in a democracy, you cannot give […]

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