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OPINION | State intervention in food sector needed to ensure consumer safety

The Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, announced that 296 spaza shops have been closed downs as of 02 March as a direct response to national government’s call for the registration of local spaza shops and all food handling outlets by the 28th of February 2025. This forms part of the oversight drive by provincial and local governments in response non-compliance concerns particularly in Gauteng. The recent investigations conducted by officials of the City of Tshwane have […]

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“Going to space was never my dream,” Gayle expresses fear

Social media users have expressed concern for TV host, Gayle King, who is set to embark on a space trip in one of billionaire Jeff Bezos' rocket ships this year. The 70-year-old will be joining Bezos' fiancé, Lauren Sánchez; musician Katy Perry; research scientist, Amanda Nguyen; former NASA engineer, Aisha Bowe, and film producer, Kerianne Flynn. Speaking during an interview, King revealed that she was terrified about the looming experience. She says she agreed to go after consulting with her […]

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Call for public participation in bill aimed at cancelling student debt

The EFF is calling on South Africans to support the Student Debt Relief Bill that's aimed at cancelling student debt. The draft bill is open for public comment until the end of this month. The party's call comes just weeks after some institutions of higher learning across the country were rocked by student protests over accommodation and historic debt. According to the EFF student command president, Sihle Lonzi, if approved -  the bill will assist roughly 300 000 students who […]

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Zanzou nightclub director apologises for abuse, promises accountability

Zanzou nightclub director, Neo Moela, has broken his silence following weeks of speculation over his potential knowledge of the alleged torture and abuse of patrons at the Pretoria night spot. Through his lawyer, Zola Majavu, he’s denied knowledge of the violent acts but has promised his full cooperation with ongoing investigations. "We will allow the police to do their work, and where they need support or assistance from my client, they will get that support, obviously within reason," said Moela's […]

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Tau back in Bafana fold

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has named Percy Tau in his 37-player preliminary squad for this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin despite his absence from the national team for several months. The former Mamelodi Sundowns talisman moved from Egyptian giants Al Ahly to Qatar SC in January, last played for the national team in their 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw against Nigeria in Uyo in June last year. Broos explained at the time that Tau was […]

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JMPD tightens grip on ‘coldrink’ cops

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has issued a stern warning against offering bribes to officers, making it clear that those who attempt to do so could face arrest. The department is currently investigating multiple cases where JMPD officers allegedly solicited bribes from the public via e-Wallets and CashSend. According to reports, the officers are said to be using ghost phone numbers to facilitate these illicit transactions. The department has received a significant number of complaints about these unscrupulous actions, […]

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Expert calls for an end to sugar coating of bullying

Governing Body Foundation (GBF) CEO, Dr Anthea Cereseto, says it's time for the language around bullying to change. Dr Cereseto says some cases of bullying are clear assault and verbal or sexual harassment, which are criminal offences. The foundation was reacting to the recent bullying cases that have rocked KwaZulu-Natal schools. In one incident, a 17-year-old girl from Durban attempted to take her own life last week Thursday at home over the scourge. According to the victim's mother, the Grade […]

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Solidarity rubbishes treason charges as a cheap publicity stunt

Chairperson of the Solidarity Movement, Flip Buys, has rejected the high treason charges levelled against the lobby group as baseless. Earlier, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), known as the Hawks, announced that four dockets have been opened against AfriForum and Solidarity members who are accused of spreading misleading information in the United States about some South African policies, including the Expropriation Act and the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (Bela). The organisation's utterances raised the ire of many […]

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Benni to lead Harambee Stars

Former Bafana Bafana striker, Benni McCarthy, has been unveiled as the new coach of the Kenyan national team. McCarthy will have to hit the ground running as his first assignment will be later this month with an away match against Gambia, which will be followed by a home clash with Gabon in qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kenya trail leaders Ivory Coast by five points in World Cup qualifying Group F but have six matches to play. The […]

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