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2024 In Review| SA’s deadly spaza shop crisis

In October, South Africans were left reeling after the sudden passing of six children in Naledi, Soweto, in a suspected food poisoning incident. The friends, Zinhle Maama (7), Monica Sathekge (6), Njabulo Msimango (7), Karabo Rampou (8), Isago Mabote (7), and Katleho Olifant (7), died within days of one another after eating snacks from their local spaza shop. The tragic loss of the six young lives would be the catalyst needed to uncover a disturbing pattern of health and safety […]

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2024 In Review | Chidimma, zama zamas took the hot potato cup

Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina—that's the name of the 23-year-old who divided South Africans for most of 2024. Not only was she at the centre of an identity fraud scandal, but the controversy surrounding her citizenship laid bare how widespread corruption is at the Home Affairs Department. A can of worms was opened after South Africans questioned the model’s heritage and identity during her bid to become Miss South Africa. The public outcry led to an investigation by Home Affairs and the […]

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2024 In Review | A golden year for SA sport

2024 proved to be a significant year for South Africa, on almost all fronts. From the inception of the Government of National Unity, which some have hailed as a victory for ordinary South Africans who were tired of corruption and one-party state complacency, to local musicians and actors taking over global stages, the sporting fraternity was no different. It produced many outstanding moments, from the Springboks' successful season to the double final heartbreak for the Proteas men and women. Bafana […]

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2024 In Review | Tyla swept the floor

2024 has truly been the year for music sensation and South Africa's own girl, Tyla, snapping up awards left right and centre while being celebrated across the globe. The Edenvale born star has taken the world by storm, with her catchy songs and dance moves, showing her versatility. Tyla has become as household name, since dropping her hit song "Water" in 2023, which led to her rise to international stardom. To show how much of a big deal the song […]

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2024 In Review | Jury still out on GNU’s sustainability

South African politics entering uncharted territory for the first time since the dawn of democracy this year. The rise of a Government of National Unity (GNU) brought much uncertainty for many, while some said it was about time that the political landscape changed. The May 29 general elections saw the ANC make history, dipping to 40% in the highly contested polls. As a result, South Africa's 7th democratic administration is made up of a cabinet of ministers and deputy ministers from […]

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Law banning spouses from spying on phones leaves South Africans in stitches

The Kingdom of Eswatini's law, banning individuals from accessing other people's cellphones and computers without lawful justification, has some South Africans in stitches, while raising the eyebrows of others. The fact that this law also applies to spouses is what got tongues wagging, with one social media user jesting at King Mswati questioning who might have snooped into his device and led to the enacting of the controversial law. Some are even jokingly saying they will be moving to the […]

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Concern over 3% spike in mid-festive road accidents, caution urged

Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, has raised concern over the risky behaviour of some motorists. Creecy says accidents and fatalities on Mzansi's roads have increased by 3% this festive season, compared to the same time last year. She was releasing the mid-festive season road safety report in the Western Cape, where she emphasised the need for the curbing of further deaths. On Monday, 14 people lost their lives in a devasting crash along the N9 in the Eastern Cape. "We are […]

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McKenzie launches investigation into SAFA governance

Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, says he will launch a forensic investigation into the governance and financial affairs of the South African Football Association (SAFA). SAFA has been plagued with financial and governance issues, which have culminated in the association's President, Danny Jordaan, and Chief Financial Officer, Gronie Hluyo, being arrested last month for allegedly defrauding the association of R1.3m. Just last week, McKenzie's department had to step in to rescue the beleaguered SAFA with a R5m advance on its 2025 […]

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Horrific KZN femicide case sparks debate on value of human life

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) activist, Mandisa Khanyile, has bemoaned society's disregard for the inherent worth of individuals. Khanyile was condemning attempts by some social media users to justify Sibusiso Mtaka's brutal murder of his fiancé, Nontobeko Cele. The 32-year-old, who later hanged himself on a tree in the Malangeni area in KwaZulu-Natal's Umzinto, shared the disturbing images of his crime on Facebook and confessed to being the culprit. He accused Cele of having cheated on him despite his efforts to make […]

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