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Damelin students worried they won’t get their money back

Students at Damelin College say they’re concerned they won’t get their money back amid ongoing setbacks at the institution. They claim they learnt from the media over the pending shutdown of their institution and three of its sister colleges. Last week, the Department of Higher Education announced it would be deregistering Damelin College, CityVarsity, Lyceum and Icesa for non-compliance. Now, thousands of students at the private colleges across the country will be in need of places to study. Speaking at […]

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Opinion | Break the cycle of intergenerational trauma

In a tragic incident that shook the community of Pietermaritzburg, in KwaZulu-Natal, the haunting reality of domestic violence reared its ugly head once again on the 13th of May last year. Ian Rawlins's fit of rage claimed the life of his ex-wife, Delana Carmen Rawlins, a popular gospel singer. Rawlin shot his wife, in the picture below, at least 12 times. This traumatic incident has resulted in a shattered family and a community grappling with the aftermath of senseless violence. […]

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Phamotse slapped with house arrest for defaming the Kumalos

Former Miss South Africa, Basetsana Kumalo, says the dignity of her family and her legacy has finally been restored. She was reacting to the sentencing of award-winning controversial author, Jackie Phamotse, who was convicted for defamation, crimen injuria and contempt of court. The Randburg Magistrates Court earlier today sentenced Phamotse to two years of house arrest and gave her an option of a R30 000 fine or  10 months in prison for lying about the Kumalos. She was also ordered […]

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ANC fails to remove MK Party from the ballot

The Electoral Court has dismissed the ANC's application to have Umkhonto Wesizwe de-registered as a political party. The governing party had taken the Independent Electoral Commission to the court over the matter. The court, however, found that the deputy CEO of the electoral body had acted in compliance with the Electoral Commission Act when registering the party. Political analyst, Justice Malala, has described the ANC's failed IEC bid as an 'own goal'. He says the governing party is its own […]

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“Nomarally’s” hopscotching raises questions about voting behaviour

                          Thembeka Dliwako, who has social media abuzz after attending yet another political party manifesto launch, has sparked a debate on factors that influence voting decisions. The Mnambithi TVET college student, who is fondly known as uNomarally, first shot into social media stardom earlier this year after users noticed that she attends most political party events in Durban. She's so far been spotted at the IFP, ANC, EFF […]

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Mapisa-Nqakula to know her fate next week

National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, will know her fate next week Tuesday. The high court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in the politician's bid to interdict her arrest over bribery allegations. The former Defence Minister faces multi-million rand corruption charges dating back to 2016 during her time in the position. According to the charge sheet, the Speaker received R2.5 million of the more than R4 million she had allegedly solicited. Most of the money was said to have been received […]

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Gaza cease-fire resolution described as historic

  International relations expert, Advocate Sipho Mantula, has welcomed the United Nations Security Council resolution, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages as a historic moment. This is the first time the council has agreed to do so in the almost five months since the Israel-Hamas war began. The resolution comes as pressure mounts on Israel to stop its attacks on the Gaza Strip. The United States, […]

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‘Bribery wig’ found at Mapisa-Nqakula’s home

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says a wig that was allegedly given to Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula as gratification was recovered at her house during last week's raid. The Speaker of the National Assembly is in hot water over R4.5 million bribery claims. A crime which allegedly occurred during her tenure as the Defence Minister. According to the charge sheet, the Speaker received R2.5 million of the money she had allegedly solicited. Most of the money was said to have been received […]

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Meyiwa judge won’t meet with black lawyers following ‘damaging’ remarks

Senzo Meyiwa Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has declined to meet with members of the Black Lawyers Association (BLA), following scrutiny over his remarks about black legal practitioners. On Wednesday, Mokgoatlheng questioned the seriousness of black lawyers in court after defence lawyer, Thulani Mngomezulu, failed to attend. “Is this how black lawyers behave?” the judge asked the courtroom. Yires have since condemned the blanket statement as damaging to perceptions about black lawyers. In a moment of remorse, the judge on Friday in […]

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