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I’m not guilty, I’m not wrong: Masemola 

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says he has nothing to hide as controversy continues over the Medicare24 tender. The country’s top cop, who appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today, is accused of violating the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) in the awarding of a SAPS tender to alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. These charges are linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract, valued at approximately R228 million to Medicare24, a company owned by Matlala.  The matter has […]

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Calls mounts for Ekurhuleni city manager’s suspension amid fraud case

Calls are mounting for the immediate suspension of Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla, following his arrest. Lerutla who was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport, faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice. The 40 year old appeared before the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court alongside suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi on Monday. According to police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe, he was initially arrested for speeding in March 2019 but failed to appear in court, resulting […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mnisi denies interacting with Malema

Suspended City of Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, has denied receiving a list of companies bidding for a Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) tender from Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema. This follows revelations at the Madlanga Commission that TMPD Deputy Chief of Police, Umashi Dlamini, asked suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Sergeant Fannie Nkosi - through WhatsApp messages - to forward a list of seven companies to Mnisi to verify if it matched one he allegedly received from […]

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A New Freedom | Inside Nomsa Mazwai’s Sober fest and SA’s changing celebration culture

On Freedom Day weekend, Nomsa Mazwai is reimagining celebration - not politically, but socially and culturally. Taking place at Soweto Theatre on April 26, Sober Fest presents a simple but disruptive idea: a music and wellness event without alcohol. "A new freedom is what happens when you remove the thing that’s been holding you back," Mazwai told YNews. "It’s for people in recovery, but also for anyone tired of how much alcohol shapes our social lives." In a country where […]

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Netball SA contracts 17 players ahead of international season

  Netball South Africa has made what the federation describes as a landmark announcement in the professionalisation of the sport. The federation has confirmed an expanded group of 17 contracted national players, along with an additional seven training partners. Players will be compensated according to structured categories aligned to their experience, number of caps, and roles within the national set-up. Contracted players include Proteas captain, Khanyisa Chawane, Elmeré van den Bergh, Shadine van der Merwe and Kamogelo Maseko. CEO, Adam […]

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Cynthia Shange dies at 76

The entertainment industry and South Africa at large are mourning the loss of veteran actress, Cynthia Shange, who passed away today. Her family confirmed that the 76-year-old passed away in the early hours of this morning at a hospital in KwaZulu-Natal following an illness. Shange made history when she became the first black woman to win the Miss South Africa title and went on to represent the country at the Miss World pageant in 1972. Many will remember the entertainment […]

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Gauteng records surge in Malaria cases and deaths

The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has recorded a concerning surge in Malaria infections and related deaths in the province. The department's surveillance data shows that 414 cases and 11 deaths were confirmed between January and March 2026, a sharp increase from the same period in 2025, which recorded 230 cases and just one death. Health officials say the trend points to increased transmission and a heightened risk to residents. The department’s Programme Manager for Communicable Disease Control, Tebogo Matjokotja, […]

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Sundowns to play for win against Esperance

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, is aware that the 1-0 lead they take into their CAF Champions League second leg semi-final against Esperance is a precarious one. He also emphasised the importance of his team playing for the win in Saturday's second leg in Pretoria. Sundowns are on the verge of reaching a fourth Champions League final in their history, however, Esperance are expected to give the Brazilians a stern test. "1-0 is just 1-0. I think both teams […]

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Mugabe’s son pleads guilty as missing firearm, compensation stall case

The son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his co-accused have pleaded guilty to multiple charges linked to a February shooting incident in Johannesburg. Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Mugabe Matonhdze appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Friday, following their arrest earlier this year. While both men entered guilty pleas, key questions remain unresolved, including the whereabouts of the firearm allegedly used in the shooting and whether the victim has been compensated. The case, which had previously been postponed […]

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