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Police reject Sedibeng child kidnappings claims

  Sedibeng police have rejected community claims about an alleged kidnapping/human trafficking incident in Kliprivier. They are urging members of the public against circulating unconfirmed reports on social media platforms. On Monday, authorities were notified of a mob justice incident at Rietspruit, where the owner of an Islamic Foundation, alleged that community members are accusing him of kidnapping children. It is understood that the children, aged between eight and 13, have been staying at the foundation with four caregivers, where […]

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Putin blames west’s bid to preserve dominance for crisis in Ukraine

Controversial Russian President, Vladimir Putin, claims that the crisis in Ukraine was caused by the Western leaders' attempt to preserve hegemony. Putin took a swipe at the West in his virtual address at the BRICS summit’s open plenary session at the Sandton Convention Centre on Wednesday. World leaders have descended on Africa’s richest square mile, in a bid to foster sustainable development in the emerging economies and an equitable world order. The Russian President is not in physical attendance in […]

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“The voting system is rigged,” say Zim expats as they bemoan exclusion

Zimbabweans living abroad have lamented not being able to participate in the country's elections. The countries Electoral Act has barred citizens living overseas from taking part, with the government citing concerns that they may be misinformed about the situation back home. Over 15 millions Zimbabweans were registered to head to the polls, as calls mount for free and fair elections. Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda from the African Diaspora Global Network says Zimbabwean living abroad are not happy. A Zimbawean national himself, […]

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Lack of protection for whistleblowers concerning, laments rights activist

  Human Right Activist, John Clarke, says he is concerned about the lack of protection in South Africa for whistleblowers. Commenting on the sentencing of the six men involved in the killing of whistleblower Babita Deokaran - Clarke expressed worry over the slow pace of the process of dealing with such crimes in the country, describing it as a disservice. Today, marks two years since Deokaran was gunned down outside her Winchester Hills home, in the south of Johannesburg, after […]

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Call to reach out for help before it’s too late

As the community of Tsakane in Ekurhuleni still reels over the death of two teenage learners by suicide, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is urging parents to take every sign of possible depression from their children seriously. The late teenagers were Grades 8 and 12 learners at the Tsakane Secondary School. It is understood that four other pupils from the same school also consumed poison recently. They are, however, recovering at medical facilities. A male general worker […]

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CSA walks the talk, launches professional women’s league

Cricket South Africa are walking the talk when it comes to backing women in sport. CSA officially launched a Professional Domestic Women's League on Tuesday afternoon at Freedom Park in Tshwane. The new structure comes after the success of the Proteas Women in the 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup, which was hosted in New Zealand and the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup 2023 held on home soil, where they reached the semi-finals and final, respectively. It was at the latter […]

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Memorial to honour Babita Deokaran, two years after her murder

Two years ago, whistleblower Babita Deokaran, who had gone to drop off her child at school - didn't know that it would be her last day. As she returned home, six men ambushed and gunned down the Gauteng Department of Health senior official - outside her Winchester Hills home, south of Johannesburg. The 53-year-old was killed after exposing tender irregularities at the Tembisa Hospital, which amounted to millions of rands. A commemoration for Deokaran is set to be held this […]

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“He put batteries in my pack,” Nasty C shares how son rekindled his love for music

South African hip hop artist, NastyC, says fatherhood has reawakened his love for music and artistic expression. The "Juice-Back" hitmaker made the remarks during an exclusive press conference on the South African Hip-Hop history hosted alongside fellow industry giant, Cassper Nyovest. The 26-year-old rapper and his long term girlfriend, Sammie Heavens, recently welcomed their first child. Nasty C, real name David Junior Ngcobo, says this new journey has also added a new element to his life as he needed something […]

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Babita Deokaran’s murder | ‘Justice will only be served when mastermind is arrested’

  The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Executive Director, Neeshan Balton, says even though they welcome the sentences that were handed down to the six men who pleaded guilty for the murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran - justice will only be served when the mastermind behind the alleged assassination is arrested. The men pleaded guilty to the crimes in the high court in Johannesburg today following a plea agreement with the State. Nhlanganiso Ndlovu, Siphakanyisa Dladla; Zitha Radebe, Simphiwe Mazibuko, Sanele Mbele, […]

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