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Homeowners, motorists urged to be cautious as bad weather persists

As the severe weather conditions continue to wreak havoc in the country, residents have been advised to exercise caution in their homes and while driving. Infrastructure has been destroyed, leaving some people displaced and some without their cars, among other things. On Wednesday, Gauteng was heavily affected by heavy rain that left roads flooded, and some cares submerged. Some videos even showed rivers overflowing and some people said they have been left without electricity. Today’s rain was intense this side […]

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Couple convicted for murder plead for leniency

The defense in the murder trial of convicted killer couple, Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu, has urged the Pretoria High Court to show leniency, requesting a 15-year sentence for the couple.  The duo was found guilty in November for murdering Lerato’s ex-partner, Sibusiso Sithebe, and faking Sibusiso's death as part of a brazen insurance scam - spanning three cities. While Sibusiso has confessed to the crime, citing emotional distress caused by his wife’s affair with the deceased, Lerato has consistently maintained […]

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Expert says not wanting children at weddings is a class issue

Sociologist, Dr Mbali Mazibuko, says young couple's decision to not want children at their weddings signifies social class mobility. Mazibuku says the events that young people and the middle-class host speak to the growing consumer culture in the country which is evident by the well curated weddings and other social events they host. She was weighing in on a fresh social media conversation on whether children should be invited to weddings. The debate  was sparked by a viral video of […]

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Man threatens lawsuit, claiming circumcision reduced his sexual pleasure

A man has taken to social media, threatening to sue the Health Department and his medical doctor for failing to warn him about the side effects of circumcision. The man, Abednego, has also called on men who want to join his lawsuit to message him. The US-based South African claims that his sexual health was significantly better before undergoing the procedure, and he feels deceived by the health authorities. "We need to sue health authorities for promoting circumcision and coercing […]

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Soshanguve killer couple back in court

Convicted killer-couple, Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu, return to the Pretoria High Court this morning for pre-sentencing proceedings.  In November, the pair were convicted for orchestrating the brutal murder of Lerato’s ex-partner and father of her child, Sibusiso Sithebe.  The couple, found guilty of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and fraud, will argue for leniency before the court determines their final sentence. The Mahlangus’ crime was part of a plan to stage a fake death and claim over half a million […]

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Proteas fall at KO stage, again

The Proteas have bowed out of another major international tournament in the knockout stages. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck brilliant centuries as New Zealand posted the highest-ever Champions Trophy total of 362-6 in their semi-final against South Africa in Lahore, Pakistan. Ravindra amassed a 101-ball 108 while Williamson hit 102 off 94 balls on a batting-friendly Gaddafi Stadium pitch after New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first. The Black Caps then restricted South Africa to 312-9 […]

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Trump has the world in a tailspin

  With just six weeks in office, US President Donald Trump has the world on its toes. Trump started off his second term with a bang, from signing over 200 executive orders to withdrawing from organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) amongst others, to cutting foreign aid across the world, leaving countries scrambling about what their next move will be. He has reversed the course of US policy towards Ukraine and has even gone to the extent of […]

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Police minister accused of protecting Ramaphosa

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) is calling on the Minister of Police to immediately declassify the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report on PhalaPhala and give South Africans the transparency they deserve. In a written response to ATM's parliamentary question, Minister Senzo Mchunu refused to release the report, saying it was top secret. He did not give reasons for why the report was classified. IPID investigated the conduct of the Presidential Protection Service investigating the Phala Phala farm saga. The […]

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Somizi hits back at ManB

Media personality, Somizi Mhlongo, has found himself at the centre of a heated public dispute with businessman and promoter, 'ManB' Tyekana, who has accused the renowned choreographer of unprofessionalism. The drama began when Somizi was booked by ManB for an event in East London. Things took an unexpected turn when the 52-year-old seemingly used the opportunity to attend another gig he was also booked for in the province, raising eyebrows in the process. ManB wasted no time in taking to […]

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