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Kelly’s sister receives flak for ‘covertly’ celebrating Mngomezulu’s passing

Kelly Khumalo's sister, Zandile, is receiving flak from some South Africans, who believe she covertly celebrated advocate Thulani Mngomezulu's death last night - just hours after his demise. In an Instagram post that has the South Africans fuming, the singer who was seemingly talking about her upcoming song wrote: "Ithi lengoma "Bathinta thina bazofa baphele imikhonto yethu ingcolile, sizinsizwa webafana!!!!!!!" Ubosiphathisa okwezikhali zamaNtungwa." The message is loosely translated as 'this song says: those who touch us will all die. Our […]

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Sundowns sack Mngqithi, announce Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns have announced Portuguese Miguel Cardoso as their new coach. Sundowns chairman, Tlhopie Motsepe, announced the appointment of the former Esperance de Tunis coach at the club’s headquarters in Chloorkop yesterday. Cardoso replaces Manqoba Mngqithi who's left the club after 10 years. Assistant coach, Romain Folz, and goalkeeper coach, Wendell Robinson, have also been shown the door by Sundowns. Senior coach, Steve Komphela, and chief goalkeeper-coach, Kennedy Mweene, remain in the new technical staff. “In recent months our team […]

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Jay Z makes public appearance with family after rape allegations

There have been mixed reactions on social media after rapper Jay-Z made a red-carpet appearance alongside wife, Beyonce, and their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter at the premiere of the much-anticipated, 'Mufasa: The Lion King', movie. The billionaire showed his face in public a day after he was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl, 14 years ago. It is alleged that Shawn Corey Carter, popularly known as Jay-Z, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped the teenager at the MTV Video Music Awards […]

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Defense lawyer in Meyiwa trial passes away

Thulani Mngomezulu, the lawyer representing one of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, has passed away. His family confirmed the tragic news in a statement on Tuesday. Advocate Mngomezulu had been ill and was last seen in court on November 8. "We confirm his untimely passing on the early hours of December 10, 2024, at Thelle Molorane Hospital in Vosloorus," the statement read. "We ask for your compassion, space, and time to congregate as a family to decide […]

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SZA’s artistic expression causes a stir

Contemporary Visual Artist, Ntsikelelo Mzibomvu, says Mzansi has a history of embracing extreme artistic expression, despite the country's conservativeness. He emphasises, however, that this has always also depended on who is the artist or creator of the piece. "...from Sister Bethina, to Yizo Yizo and Water by Tyla amongst many examples, we have proven to have a progressive tolerance towards artistic expression." Mzibomvu's remarks are in response to the question on whether South Africans would be receptive to artistry that […]

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OPINION | HIV and GBV crises inextricably linked

Today is International Human Rights Day, and with the theme of "The Rights Path" for World AIDS Day 2024, it is imperative that we examine the devastating intersection of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and HIV in South Africa. This crisis continues to disproportionately affect women and girls, especially adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), who bear the brunt of the HIV epidemic. However, the intersection of these two public health crises is not merely a matter of statistics. It is a […]

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Mantashe unfazed by DA’s GNU threats, says EFF and MKP viable options

ANC National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, says the DA can walk out of the GNU and make way for other organisations, such as the MK Party and EFF. Earlier this week, DA leader, John Steenhuisen, issued a stern warning to the President not to fire his comrade - Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, over the Bela Act - saying that would signal the end of the GNU. Steenhuisen's stance is in line with the Chairperson of the DA's Federal Council, Helen […]

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Proteas thrash Lankans to move to WTC summit

The Proteas sealed a 2-0 whitewash victory against Sri Lanka after a closely contested win in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada were the chief destroyers as the hosts powered to a 109-run victory. 🟢🟡Match Result It’s done, the battle has concluded!👏 🇿🇦South Africa win by 109 runs down in Gqeberha. The Proteas take the Test Series 2-0, as the win takes us top of the WTC rankings table!🏏🌍😏#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvSL pic.twitter.com/Le98NywRrj — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) […]

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Social media fake doctor Lani apologises for lying

Self-proclaimed doctor, Matthew Lani, says he believes in second chances in a new TikTok video apologising to the country for all the claims he made about him being a medic. Lani, who had gained a following after he started posting on social media platforms, TikTok, would do videos of him in hospital wearing scrubs and with a stethoscope. He would also give medical advice and even sell medication as he kept up his charade of being a medical doctor. In […]

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