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Zwane bids Chiefs farewell

New AmaZulu FC co-coach, Arthur Zwane, has penned an emotional farewell message to Kaizer Chiefs and the club's chairman, Dr Kaizer Motaung. AmaZulu announced Zwane's appointment alongside former Golden Arrows and Richards Bay FC coach, Vusumuzi Vilakazi, on Tuesday night. Introducing our dynamic duo! 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 Meet our new co-coaches Arthur Zwane and Vusumuzi Vilakazi. Together they will lead Usuthu to new heights! 🇿🇦🆙#ThatsPower#HebeUsuthu#UsuthuTogether pic.twitter.com/nd7IMYL1c4 — AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) October 8, 2024 The duo replaces Spanish international, Pablo Franco Martin, who […]

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Average South Africans struggling to keep their heads above water

As the country continues to grapple with the high unemployment rate and the high cost of living, Human Rights organisation, Black Sash, says social grant beneficiaries are struggling to survive. According to the organisation's Advocacy Manager, Hoodah Abrahams-Fayker, grant beneficiaries are dependent on the lifeline from government but the amount they get is not enough as the food poverty line is currently at R 796. "The child support grant of R530 and the SRD Grant of R370 falls way below […]

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Police say more arrests are imminent over Lusikisiki mass murder

The families of the 18 people killed in Ngobozana Village, in Lusikisiki, say they are hopeful that the police will finally bring to book the people responsible for the heinous crime. Forty-five-year-old Siphosoxolo Myekethe made his first appearance in the Lusikisiki Magistrate Court after he was arrested at his home on Monday. During his court appearance, it was revealed that Myekethe is currently out on parole and is also wanted for another case. He faces 18 counts of murder and […]

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McCauley hailed for changing lives on and off the pulpit

General manager at Rhema Bible Church, Pastor Wayne Chaff, says the late Pastor Ray McCauley did not only change lives behind the pulpit but went out to make a difference in the world. The 75-year-old spiritual giant passed away at his home last night. McCauley started the Rhema Bible Church 45 years ago in his parent's house and has now grown to become one of the most prominent churches in the Southern Hemisphere. Rhema was one of the first churches to defy […]

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New Tshwane mayor vows to prioritise service delivery

The newly elected mayor of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, has vowed to prioritise service delivery in township communities and address the long-standing concerns of residents.  She made the commitment earlier after succeeding ousted mayor, Cilliers Brink.  Moya secured 122 votes, beating the DA councillor's 86.  Her predecessor's tenure was marred by allegations of financial mismanagement and neglect of township communities. Speaking at the back of her appointment, Dr Moya promised to create an inclusive government that leaves no community behind. […]

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Ellis names squad for European tour

Banyana Banyana coach, Dr Desiree Ellis, has announced the 23-player squad that will participate in the European Tour from 21 – 31 October. The announcement took place in Auckland Park, ahead of the African Champion’s high-profile international friendly matches against Denmark and England. Our ⭐️⭐️⭐️ our golden generation 💛 Our 23 player squad to participate in the European Tour 😍⚽️❤️🇿🇦 🇩🇰vs🇿🇦 25 October 2024 Aalborgh Stadium, Aalborgh Denmark KO 18:00 (Same time as SA) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs 🇿🇦 29 October 2024 […]

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Breezy’s upcoming concert keeps tongues wagging

  South Africans remain divided over Chris "Breezy" Brown's upcoming concert in the country. While some believe he should be barred from entering South Africa, which has a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) crisis that needs to be addressed, others say - that's not going to solve the issue. Like anti-GBV NPO, Women for Change, GBV Monitor South Africa founder, Omogolo Taunyane-Mnguni, is one of those who believes that the uproar over Breezy's much-anticipated concert is valid. Her remarks come amid a […]

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Family prays 7-year-old survives after suspected food poisoning

The mother of 7-year-old, Katlego Oliphant, who is fighting for his life in ICU after eating suspected contaminated snacks, says she can only pray he pulls through.  This after five learners died in Soweto at the weekend, allegedly after consuming snacks from a local spaza shop. Lydia Oliphant's desperate cries come as she grapples with uncertainty over her son's fate.  She says while Katlego remains critical at a local hospital, the family is trying to stay optimistic about his recovery. […]

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Warm vortex could be the gateway to hell: Nota

 Music producer, Nhlamulo 'Nota' Baloyi, has warned men that sex could get them in trouble. Posting on X hours after he was released on bail, Baloyi spoke cryptic language and said he took lashes like splashes. That warm vortex could be the gateway to hell, tread carefully… Only the chosen can descend down to those depths, take satan by the horns & return unscathed. I took those lashes like splashes, not a scratch on my back. Watch God, amen! pic.twitter.com/m9nDBDZgj6 […]

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