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New CAF Champions League trophy awaits historic winner

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new trophy for the Champions League. The grand reveal took place on Thursday in Johannesburg, ahead of the first-leg final between South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns and Egyptian side Pyramids FC, set for Saturday at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. One of these two finalists will make history by lifting the newly designed trophy following the second-leg clash, which will be held next Sunday at the 30th June Stadium in Cairo. […]

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Fuel Levy Hike to deepen strain on economy & consumers: AA

The Automobile Association (AA) says the looming fuel levy increase will have far-reaching consequences for the economy and for South Africans already struggling to make ends meet. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana successfully tabled the country's budget in Parliament on Wednesday, after two failed attempts, both derailed by objections to the proposed VAT hike. The minister, however, reiterated that the tabled policy statement is not an austerity budget, adding that more taxes will be introduced next year to generate R20 billion. The […]

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Parents threaten action as abuse claims shake Soshanguve South Secondary School

Angry parents and activists are demanding swift action following the violent attack on learners at the Soshanguve South Secondary School by members of the Community Policing Forum (CPF). Learners claim that the principal summoned CPF patrollers to beat them for arriving late to school on Monday, while some of the victims say they have been unable to return after that incident. As tensions continue to simmer some parents have threatened to damage school infrastructure if their concerns are not addressed. The parents […]

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Bittersweet reactions as Budget 3.0 is officially tabled

EFF leader Julius Malema says the 2025/26 fiscal framework presented by the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana doesn't speak to real issues that South Africans face. Godongwana on Wednesday, finally tabled this years budget after two failed attempts, both derailed by objections to the proposed staggered 1% Value Added Tax (VAT) hike which has since been rescinded. Malema says the budget shows that government has no plans to grow the economy or create jobs, but will always take from the people's […]

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Breezy’s release stirs controversy

Social media users have expressed mixed reactions to the news that multi award winning artist, Chris Brown, was granted £5 million (R120 million) bail by a London court.   The 36-year-old was not present at Southwark Crown Court for his bail hearing.   The 'Residuals' hitmaker was arrested at a Manchester hotel over assault charges. He was initially denied bail last week by the same court. He is accused of assaulting music producer, Abraham Diaw with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub […]

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We’ve failed the club: Edmilson Dove

Kaizer Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove has described the club's 2024/25 campaign as a failure, despite ending a decade-long trophy drought with their Nedbank Cup triumph earlier this month. Chiefs will play Polokwane City at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a must-win clash. They currently sit ninth on the log with 31 points, while Polokwane also looking to consolidate their place (in the top 8) as they are in seventh on 33 points. "From my particular opinion, I think […]

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Calls mount for Shebeshxt to be cancelled after calling knife incident a skit

Limpopo rapper Lehlohonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebeshxt's questionable behaviour has come under the spotlight once again. A video of him brandishing a knife in what seems to be him attacking someone has been making the rounds on social media. Responding to backlash, his lawyers claim the incident was part of a staged skit. According to his lawyer, the clip is an old video filmed with a producer friend during the shooting of a music video. The lawyer further asserted that […]

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Broos warns Amajita to stay focused after AFCON victory

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has issued a stern warning to the SA U-20 Men's team following their victory at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Addressing them after receiving a heroes welcome at the OR Tambo International Airport Broos told them to stay focused. He says their AFCON triumph is just the first step and they must make the most out of their careers. “I also have to congratulate the team, and you know guys, […]

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