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Sex-for-jobs scandal rocks Mabuyane’s office

Politician and activist, Anele Mda, is calling on authorities to widen their scope in the investigation into the sex for jobs scandal that has rocked the Eastern Cape government. Mda alleges that there are interns in the office of the Premier who have been subjected to abuse of power by having to sleep their way up. This follows allegations against Thandolwethu Manda, the head of the Eastern Cape's Public Works Department, who was recently placed on suspension for allegedly demanding […]

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Soweto Marathon, Carling Cup clash could’ve been avoided

Soweto Marathon Race Director, Danny Blumberg, admits that staging the race on the same weekend Kaizer Chiefs take on Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB Stadium should have been avoided. The race takes place on Sunday, a few hours after the Carling Knockout quarterfinal clash at the in the same precinct in Nasrec, south of Johannesburg. The Soweto Marathon was declared officially opened on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. "I think the two entities, being Chiefs and Soweto Marathon will look […]

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Amantle’s family demands no bail for her alleged killer

The family of six-year-old Amantle Samane, who was brutally murdered in Orlando, Soweto, is demanding no bail for the man accused of her killing.  Amantle was laid to rest at Olifantsvlei Cemetery yesterday, leaving behind a community in grief. The 24-year-old who is accused of her murder is a Mozambican national. He allegedly lured Amantle to a shack just metres away from her home, where the horrific crime took place.  He is set to apply for bail in the Protea […]

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Activists urge government to act against identity theft

The dark cloud hanging over Chidimma Aditshina seemingly refuses to go away even after she left South Africa and went on to win the Miss Nigeria Universe. As the race to the Miss Universe heats up, South Africans who believe she is not fit to represent the nations of the world have taken it up to themselves to appeal to the conscience of the Miss Universe organisers and ask that she be disqualified from the contest. https://www.change.org/p/chidimma-adetshina-should-not-participate-in-miss-universe?source_location=tag_ Adetshina and her […]

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South Africans slam Babina Noko defender for ‘messing up’ his life

South Africans say the Sekhukhune United player, who was involved in a  deadly car accident, has fumbled the bag because of his recklessness. The Babina Noko defender, Shaun Mogaila, is facing various charges, including culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving after a nine-year-old girl died in a crash he was involved in on Wednesday. In a dashcam video that has been shared widely on social media, a black BMW, reportedly driven by him, collided head-on with a red Hyundai Grand […]

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Traditional leaders cited as key in fight against GBV

Gender-based violence (GBV) activists have urged traditional leaders to take the lead in ending harmful cultural practices that may be perpetuating violence against women and girls in the SADC region.  During a recent gathering in Johannesburg, activists, scholars, and civil action groups came together to identify tangible solutions to GBV. The panel found that traditional practices such as ukuthwala (the abduction of women and girls for marriage), virginity testing and child marriage continue to harm women and girls yet are […]

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Concern over escalating violence in the Eastern Cape

A dark cloud seems to be hanging over the Eastern Cape, as deadly crimes continue to evoke fear amongst communities. The province has over the past few weeks been dealing with cold-blooded mass murders and now rapes, a scourge that has South Africans concerned. The latest among the crimes are the separate murders of two women, including Nelson Mandela's relative and traditional leader, Queen Mother, Nogcinile Mtirara, as well as the rape and robbery of five matriculants in Emqhekezweni Village […]

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“Male GBV survivors also need assistance,” activists cry out

Social justice movement, #NotInMyNameInternational, has encouraged men who are victims of gender-based violence to speak out and not be shy to seek help. Siyabulela Jentile's remarks, who is the president of the movement, come amid GBV survivor, 33-year-old Phakamani Sibiya's continued pursuit for justice, two years after his ex-lover, Lethiwe Mthimkhulu, allegedly burnt him with acid. The motive for the brutal assault remains unknown. The case against Mthimkhulu was heard in the Verulam Magistrate Court in Durban yesterday and postponed […]

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Banyana upbeat despite England loss

Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis, was full of praise for her charges despite a 2-1 loss to England in an international friendly match played last night at the Coventry Building Complex Arena in England. This was South Africa’s second fixture on their European tour after going down 5-0 to Denmark on Friday night in Aalborg. The games are part of preparations for next year’s WAFCON, where Banyana Banyana are the defending champions. Ellis was excited by the performance of her […]

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