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2Baba’s family comes out in his defence, sparking fury

The family of Nigerian playboy musician, Innocent '2Baba' Idibia, has come out in defense of the artist following backlash from some on social media users who are sympathising with his estranged wife, Annie Idibia. The support for Annie comes after videos of the 49-year-old professing his love for his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, drew mixed reactions on digital platforms. 2Baba announced separation from his wife last month after a string of cheating allegations and her sticking by his side despite […]

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Nostalgia hits Destiny’s Child fans

Social media users were left with nostalgic feelings after the multi award winning Beyonce shared pictures with her friends and former bandmates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. The 'Cater to You' hitmakers gathered together this week to celebrate Rowland's 44th birthday in style. Posting photos on Instagram, where they received more than two million likes, Bey captioned the post: “Birthday bestie.” The group had 12 UK Top Ten singles between 1998 and 2005, with their last album, Destiny Fulfilled, released […]

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OPINION | Student housing crisis rooted in systematic land theft

President Cyril Ramaphosa's introduction of the Land Expropriation Act places South Africa at a pivotal juncture, where competing ideologies and aspirations clash. This legislation has sparked a debate that demands continuous engagement and advancement. The struggle over land transcends mere policy disputes; it is the foundation upon which South Africa's historical injustices rest and the battleground where future equity must be achieved. I assert that our challenges, as they exist today, are deeply rooted in the issue of land expropriation […]

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Health dept encourages healthy lifestyle this Valentine’s Day

The Gauteng Health Department is encouraging couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fresh perspective one that embraces health-conscious living and physical well-being. This year, they urge lovebirds to add heart-pumping adventures to candlelit dinners. While many couples traditionally mark the day only with bouquets and chocolates, the department suggests a different approach, exercising as a duo. It says this doesn't only foster accountability, but it also transforms workouts into an enjoyable, shared experience. Health spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says lifestyle […]

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Call for a re-think of how fatherhood looks like

Psychologist, Professor Malose Langa, says society needs to start normalising seeing fathers as more than just being providers. He says more focus should be put on the person who's involved in a child’s life, rather than the person who sired them. Langa is part of the research team that collated the recently released State of South Africa's Fathers 2024 report, which shows that the face of fatherhood has changed in the country with more women entering the workspace and being […]

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Women urged not to over-compromise for love as 2Baba shows off new girl

"There is no reward in tolerating misery in a relationship," are some of the sentiments shared by many social media users after Nigerian musician Innocent "2Baba" Idibia's recent post on his new partner. 2Baba announced separation from his wife, Annie, last month after a string of cheating allegations and her sticking by his side – even taking the five children he sired outside their marriage as her own. Some social media users say the duo's crumbling marriage is a classic […]

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Mother confessed to selling son, police closing in on probe of who paid her

Police say they are closing in on investigations into a R75 000 deposit that was made into the account of a Boipatong woman whose child is missing. Kenoile Shalaba appeared before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate's Court yesterday, where she faces charges of trafficking, conspiracy to commit a crime, and making a false statement. The 32-year-old was arrested in November last year for allegedly trafficking her 2-year-old son, Kutlwano. The R75 000 deposit was made into Shalaba's account on the same day […]

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Legal researcher decries overcrowding in schools 

Section 27’s legal researcher, Faatima Laher, has denounced overcrowding in Gauteng schools, saying it contributes to the country’s failure rate. Laher says learners are unable to grasp academic information effectively when they sense neglect from teachers, adding that noise from fellow learners can be a huge distraction to their attention. “Emotionally learners can feel very stressed and overwhelmed by large number of learners. It can also lead to learners feeling neglected and isolated in the classrooms,” she expounds. According to […]

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Youth unemployment, SA-US spat top SONA debate

Recycling old promises, while majority of South Africa's youth is stuck in poverty, uMkhonto Wesizwe Party Member of Parliament, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, told the President as lawmakers debated his State of the Nation Address (SONA) for a second day today. He described the SONA as a failed state of the nothingness address, saying President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration have failed to tackle issues that plague the country. Ndlela says South Africans deserve results over empty promises. Job creation, unemployment was […]

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