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Zuma will always be a hindrance to the ANC: Analyst

Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says former President Jacob Zuma will remain an albatross around the ANC's neck. Zuma, who has been a member of the liberation movement for over 60 years, has furnished the ANC with a letter demanding that he be reinstated as a member of the party. The move comes on a day that the ANC celebrates 113 years of existence. Zuma has given the ANC until the end of this month to bring him back or […]

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Matric Results | All eyes on ruling on whether to print or not

Education Activist, Hendrick Makaneta, says all eyes will be on the Pretoria High Court tomorrow in anticipation of its verdict on whether the matric results of the class of 2024 will be printed in newspapers or not. Makaneta says for the first time ever, the court will clarify whether the right to privacy supersedes the right to interest in a case between the Information Regulator and the Department of Basic Education. The regulator approached the court accusing DBE of violating […]

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Winnie Khumalo dies; tributes pour in

A sad start to the new year for the entertainment industry following the news of the passing of legendary musician, Winnie Khumalo. According to reports, the 51-year-old singer passed away today at her home after a short illness. Khumalo, known for hit songs such as 'Live My Life' and 'Kulezontaba', came into the music scene at the tender age of 15 as a backing vocalist for the late Brenda Fassie. She's also worked with Brothers of Peace (B.O.P), Bongo Maffin, […]

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Temba lama gumusha; the hope for SA cricket trophy

South Africa's Test captain, Temba Bavuma, has described leading the Proteas to their maiden ICC World Test Championship Final as the pinnacle of his Test career since his debut in 2014. South Africa secured their place in the once-off final with a commanding performance in the first Test against Pakistan in Centurion. The victory marked the culmination of a successful campaign in the WTC cycle, during which the Proteas won eight out of 12 Tests. Their dominant 10-wicket triumph over […]

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Naledi Aphiwe apologises for Gatsheni controversy

There've been mixed reactions to 18-year-old singer Naledi Aphiwe's apology after a chaotic stage incident at the Mthandeni's Summer Experience in KwaZulu-Natal at the weekend, which caused may to question the roles of managers and event organisers. A video of the teenage musician has gone viral on social media, where she ran onto the stage while Maskandi artist, Gatsheni, was performing. She was resisted by the crowd who threw objects at her, including cans and bottles. Aphiwe was later whisked […]

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‘Don’t panic over respiratory virus surging in China,’ South Africans urged

South Africans have been urged not to panic over the new respiratory virus that's gripped China after social media users expressed concern over it. China has been dealing with a spike in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections since late last year, which has reportedly led to overcrowding in hospitals and new monitoring measures. Hong Kong, Malaysia and India have, over the past month, also reported a spike in cases. Health expert, Professor Tulio De Oliveira, has now moved to allay fears […]

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AmaZulu send duo to Gallants on loan

AmaZulu are to loan striker Sede Junior Dion (31) and defender Yanga Mjoli (21) to the struggling Marumo Gallants for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. As the transfer window opened last week Wednesday, AmaZulu said the 31-year-old forward and 21-year-old centre-back have signed six-month deals. The Cote d'Ivoire born striker spent two seasons at Gallants before moving to AmaZulu in mid-2022. Junior Dion and Yanga Mjoli have joined @_Marumogallants on loan until the end of the season. We wish […]

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Meghan Markel’s supporters defend her amid criticism over cooking show

Some social media users have come out in defense of Meghan Markel following the backlash she's been receiving following the announcement of her upcoming Netflix series. The star-studded series called - With Love, Meghan - is a lifestyle show that's set to premiere next Wednesday and will showcase the Duchess of Sussex's cooking skill. The first trailer of the series has caused quite a stir. https://youtu.be/Vdro1p53LYQ?si=rDi-bKZh0qxSWP6L   Meghan McCain, who is the oldest daughter of former US senator John McCain, […]

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Holidaymakers urged to check weather updates before travelling

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is urging holidaymakers to check the weather updates before returning to their destinations. The weather service has warned of heavy and disruptive rain nationwide this week. A level 8 warning has been issued for KwaZulu-Natal's coastal areas, which have been hardest hit by inclement weather. The warning comes as heavy traffic flows are expected to peak on the country's major routes as travelers return home for work and school. The major roads that motorists […]

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