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Soshanguve residents say they’re ready to take law into their hands

Some residents of Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, say they are ready to take the law into their own hands, should the government fail to live up to its duty of bringing criminals to book. Scores of Marry Me community members descended at the Pretoria North Magistrate Court earlier to track proceedings in the case of six Community Policing Forum members who were brutally murdered while on crime watch. One such resident is Precious Mmoledi, who stays in Extension 5, adjacent […]

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Tough economic times attributed to gambling crisis

  The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) says in the period between 2021 and 2024 there has been an increase in Psychiatric Evaluations and Inpatient admissions in the country due to gambling. As more and more South Africans struggle to put bread on the table due to the scarcity of jobs and high food prices, the organisation says gambling has become a solace for some who turn to betting to make some extra cash. Research by the foundation's national […]

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Y shakes things up as 2025 lineup announced

Y has solidified its position in the market since its inception and continues to create bold new innovations. Not only has the station grown its audience in the best twelve months, but continues to achieve a significantly positive shift in brand perception. Kicking off with the newest new music feature, Club Y. Taking over from the legendary YTKO mix show and bringing a whole new level of energy, DJs will be rotating Monday through Saturday, serving up the hottest tracks […]

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Zanzou bouncer astonished by charges against him

The 41-year-old Congolese man accused of being an accomplice in the Zanzou night club torture case has pleaded with the Pretoria Magistrate's Court to be released on bail, saying he needs to return to his family to help make ends meet. The man, whose identity is kept anonymous pending further identity parades, stated through an affidavit which was read by his attorney, Advocate Nakedi Mamogobo, that he does not plan to evade authority. "I will not compromise the safety of […]

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AfriForum says ‘Kill the Boer’ ruling is proof that minority groups are on their own

AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel, says the government's failure to condemn the singing of the Kill the Boer song is an indication that Afrikaners and other minority groups in South Africa are on their own. On Thursday, the Constitutional Court dismissed the group's bid to try and reverse a judgment, which found that singing the chant 'Dubhul iBhunu' does not constitute hate speech. The lobby group wanted the Apex Court to set aside a SCA ruling that recognised the historical context […]

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Chewing gum may be nice, but it could be full of microplastics

There has been mixed reactions to research results, suggesting that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. This has left many people wide-eyed and some worried about what they have been putting in their mouths. The pilot study, which is being peer-reviewed, was presented at the biannual meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego this week. Researchers say on average, 100 microplastics were released per gram of chewing gum. Conducting the study, researchers got a […]

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Mamelodi, Soweto residents demand decent housing

Emotions flared in Tshwane's Central Business District (CBD) as protesters demonstrated outside the City Council's headquarters, demanding proper housing. Residents accused councillors of a lack of transparency and accountability, among others. Ward 167 community member, Robert Mthethwa, says they are being taken for granted and their struggles are undermined. "They know that there is a housing backlog since 1994. From the ANC, to the DA, to the EFF, everybody knows this problem. Why is it that even up till today, […]

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Bulls suffer de Klerk blow

The Bulls will be without wing, Sebastian de Klerk, against Zebre on Saturday after he received a two-match ban. De Klerk chased after a high ball in their match against Leinster last weekend, but only ended up taking out wing Andrew Osborne in the 74th minute, which saw him ultimately get a red card. “During his disciplinary hearing led by John Kirk, de Klerk was found guilty of foul play for his 74th-minute mistake under Law 9.17, which states, ‘A […]

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Calls mount for Cape Independence proponent’s deportation

The calls for the deportation of UK national, Phil Craig, are intensifying, with growing anger from various sectors of society. Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schrieber, is under fire for his silence over the cloud surrounding the man who has at the forefront of the battle for the Western Cape to be an independent. A petition titled “Keep South Africa Safe” that's calling for his return to his home country has now garnered over 66 000 signatures. The petition, circulating widely […]

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