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Tyla sizzles at her two-day tour

Mzansi's star girl, Tyla, has left fans exhilarated and tantalised following her show stopping two-city tour. Tygas, as she calls her fans, have flooded social media with posts reminiscing about her performances at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on Thursday and at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday. I want the South Africans who’ve been saying Tyla isn’t huge in SA & that they know that their faves are bigger to ask their faves to replicate this. Just support […]

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Jay-Z dismisses rape claims as idiotic

American rapper, Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, has rejected the rape allegations levelled against him as idiotic. Jay-Z is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is currently behind bars for alleged sex crimes, at the after party of the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. It is alleged that the young girl was lured by Diddy's driver, who suggested to her that the music star had an interest in younger girls and was later forced to sign […]

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Heatwave no factor against Ahly: Riveiro

The weather will play no part in helping Orlando Pirates in their encounter against African giants and CAF Champions League record winners, Al Ahly, at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, according to Bucs' coach, Jose Riveiro. The two giants meet in match day 2 of the CAF Champions League's group C, with both looking for a second victory in as many matches. Riveiro believes the Egyptian team, who are aiming to win this competition for a third time in row, are […]

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South Africans celebrate collapse of Boks’ private equity deal

South Africans have expressed support for SA Rugby's (Saru) decision to turn down a R1.3 billion proposal for a private equity investment in the sport’s commercial rights. The proposed deal fell through the crack after it failed to reach the 75% majority required for the transaction to be approved. Ten out of 13 votes were needed from the country's rugby unions for the deal to go ahead, but seven of the voters rejected it. This lays to rest the concern […]

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Call not to ignore emotional toll GBV takes on children

Youth GBV activist, Courtney Gelderblom, says when addressing gender-based violence, the emotional toll the scourge takes on children who witness these violent acts must not be ignored. Her remarks come as the country observes 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. Gelderblom believes that the voices and experiences of children must be amplified instead of being overlooked. The young activist also noted that due to fears of discomfort, adults are failing to have honest and open conversations with their children about […]

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Mbalula slams Walus’ freedom as an injustice

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, says Janusz Walus deprived South Africa of one of its greatest leaders, and his release without a full confession of his actions and conspiracies remains an injustice. Mbalula was reacting to the announcement of Walus' imminent deportation to his home country of Poland after completing his parole. The Justice, Home Affairs, Correctional Services and the Presidency Ministers made the announcement earlier today. They say they didn't want the public to find out from unreliable sources […]

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Mining engineer encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to be deliberate about their growth

This year's recipient of the Standard Bank Top Women Young Achiever Award, Matshidiso Gama, is encouraging young aspiring entrepreneurs to be deliberate about their growth and development. The 35-year-old from Kwa-Thema near Springs, in Ekurhuleni, was recognised for showing a promising potential, excellent business acumen at the Sandton Convention Centre. Gama is celebrated for the passion she's shown in building her company, creating employment opportunities, as well as contributing positively towards the country's economic growth. "The important thing is that; […]

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Matriculants urged to apply for NSFAS as deadline edges closer

Matriculants have been urged to apply for National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the 2025 academic year as applications are set to close soon. The Higher Education Department says the 15th of this month is the last day for online applications. The application process has been opened since September. This year, the scheme supported about 1.2 million students, with the number anticipated to grow next year.   NSFAS has also been going to different institutions to assist students as […]

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Activist advocates for conversations on intersection of power and abuse

The Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children has highlighted the need for conversations about sexual abuse to be had more openly in order to empower victims to speak out, especially when the abuser is in a powerful position. The NPO's Director, Dr Shaheda Omar, says while such conversations are not easy, they are necessary to help victims understand that it's never their fault to fall prey to abusers. Dr Omar was reacting to the case of a former security guard […]

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