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South Africans lament Ndlozi’s exit from politics

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's departure from the Economic Freedom Fights has been described as a huge loss for South African politics. In an exclusive interview with the SABC, Ndlozi revealed that he has decided to move away from party politics and get into academia. In the tell all interview, the scholar revealed that he was suspended from the EFF six weeks before the party's elective conference in December. He was apparently accused of being part of an infiltration strategy by the […]

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I’m Nazi; I have dominion over my wife: Ye

Rapper Kanye West’s meltdown on X had some social media users riled up and others concerned about his mental state. West shocked the world after making antisemitic, sharing about his love for Adolf Hitler, defending jailed music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs and his wife's Grammy Awards stunt. The 47-year-old on Friday posted a non-stop series of tweets for hours, in which he also called himself a racist. IM A NAZI — ye (@kanyewest) February 7, 2025 I CAN SAY JEW […]

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Mixed reactions trail Ramaphosa’s #SONA2025

At the back of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA), the DA, MK Party and EFF have expressed differing views over whether the speech inspired confidence.  The former opposition, current opposition and newest political front-runners shared their reactions following the President's utterances.  Ramaphosa urged South Africans to unite in shaping a common vision for the country’s next 30 years through the National Dialogue, emphasising the need for collective growth and inclusivity. He further committed over the R940 […]

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Zwane admits injury hardship

Mamelodi Sundowns captain, Themba Zwane, has admitted that it’s been tough on the sidelines but his recovery from injury is coming on positively. Zwane suffered a partial tear of his Achilles tendon while on international duty with Bafana Bafana. He’s been spotted in recent weeks back in training, in a period where there have been doubts about whether he will be able to return back to full fitness for the remainder of the season. “In terms of injury, I’m coming […]

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Union says domestic workers need government’s support

Izwi Domestic Workers' Alliance is calling on the Department Employment and Labour to hold companies and individuals accountable if they pay don't comply with the Minimum Wage Act. The union says the R1.21 increase, set to kick in next month, to the minimum wage is just lip service from government as the labour department doesn't ensure compliance. On Wednesday, the Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, announced that workers in vulnerable sectors will be paid R28.79 per hour from the 1st of […]

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We will not be bullied: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa fired back at South Africa's critics, saying South Africa will not be bullied. While he did not name his US counterpart, Donald Trump, by name - it is widely believed he was responding to him amid diplomatic tensions over his threat to cut funding to Pretoria. Trump cited the alleged confiscation of land and the mistreatment of certain classes of people as reasons for his strong stance against South Africa. The hostility also followed that of Rwandan President, […]

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Opinion | Mamelodi Sundowns a beacon of black excellence

As Mamelodi Sundowns kicks of its campaign towards participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, we are reminded of the profound impact of black excellence in the South African football fraternity. Born in the heart of the apartheid-era Pretoria, Sundowns' remarkable journey is a testament to the power of community-driven investment, challenging the entrenched notion that investing in football is unprofitable. For decades, the South African sporting landscape has been marred by disparities in investment, perpetuating the myth that […]

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Bullying scandal rocks a Centurion school

The Gauteng Education Department has launched a probe into the alleged bullying of a Grade 10 learner at Sutherland High School in Centurion. Authorities caught wind of the scandal after a video of the victim's mother went viral on digital platforms. In it, she was venting her frustration over the school's seemingly nonchalant response to her complaint over the matter. She says her plea for action to be taken against the Grade 10 male learner fell on deaf ears. @thembi.motana […]

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