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‘No guilty verdict in Bokgabo Poo’s murder case sends a message that crime pays’

The Teddy Bear Foundation says the verdict in the Bokgabo Poo's murder case will encourage criminality as it sends a message that crime pays and the criminal justice system sides with criminals. The Foundation's Director, Dr Shaheda Omar, says it will further subject victims and their families to victimisation and trauma. Her remarks come a day after the high court sitting in Benoni found Ntokozo Zikhali not guilty of Poo's murder despite his confession about kidnapping the 4-year-old. The court […]

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Nienaber names mixture of youth and experience in RWC squad

Springbok coach, Jacques Nienaber, named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of 33 players for the 2023 edition in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Nienaber’s squad features a mix of experience and youth in the country, while there was disappointment for three of the starting XV from the 32-12 victory over England in Japan four years ago, who were ruled out by injury and illness. Flyhalf Handre Pollard (calf), Lukhanyo Am (knee) and Lood […]

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Bester claims his luxury items worth millions were stolen

Facebook rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, claims that his luxury items taken when he was arrested in Tanzania are missing. Among the items worth thousands of rand is an iPhone 14 Pro Max, a marriage ring, a Rolex watch and cash in several currencies. Bester, dubbed South Africa's Houdini, finally joined his 11 co-accused for the first time since his arrest in the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court on Tuesday. Subtle jeers and cheers filled the courtroom as he walked in to […]

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Queens High says it wasn’t aware of the bulling that allegedly cost a learner his life

Queens High School's Principal, Johan Lourens, has refuted suggestions that he was aware of the bullying, that allegedly resulted in the death 14-year-old Brian Ndlovu. Lourens made the remarks during a media briefing following Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane's visit to the school. The grade 9 boy passed away last week, after he was allegedly forced to ingest poison by his peer. His mother says the teenager informed her, moments before he passed away, that he had been bullied since […]

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eZaga payment system is secure and will provide peace of mind: NSFAS

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board Chairperson, Ernest Khoza, says the new eZaga payment system will allow students to hold the institution accountable. Khoza was giving an update on NSFAS' current state of affairs following widespread student protests against the new payment system in recent weeks, with some calling on the Higher Education Minister to abolish it. NSFAS recently introduced the new direct payment system for student allowances, through the scheme's MasterCard. Students are alleging that their meal allowances […]

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Almost 2 years on, justice still seem elusive for whistleblower Babita Deokaran

The six suspects accused of killing whistleblower, Babita Deokaran, will find out this morning, whether or not they will be released for their alleged role in her murder. They made a brief appearance in the Johannesburg High Court last month. The Judge remanded the matter due to all three defense councils requiring more time to address the accused. The men are accused of conspiring to murder, murder and possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. The Gauteng Department of Health official […]

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BRICS youth calls for green solutions to tackle global energy challenges

Young people are calling for green solutions to tackle global energy challenges. More than 200 young delegates gathered at the 5th annual BRICS Youth Energy Summit hosted in Modderfontein, Johannesburg, this week to discuss the future of sustainable energy. With more than 600 million African’s still without clean and reliable energy supply, organisers have encouraged young people to develop innovative energy solutions not just for BRICS countries but for the entire world. Delegates say while unfortunate, global energy poverty has […]

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Cele concedes that more needs to be done to shut down disused mine dumps

Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has conceded that more work needs to be done in shutting down illegal mine dumps. The minister conducted a walk-about at the Zamimpilo Informal Settlement in Riverlea, where five bodies of suspected illegal miners were discovered on Sunday. Cele has also revealed that the zama zama's reopened the underground tunnels that they attempted to close in Riverlea. "We have seen those places that have been temporarily closed, one of them has been re-opened, this tells us […]

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South Africa bow out of home World Cup

South Africa's hopes of making it to the 2023 Netball World Cup semi-final were dashed on Thursday evening despite their 52-50 victory against Uganda at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The Proteas went into the match needing to secure an unlikely victory margin of more than 64 goals and keep their opponents from scoring more than 20 to make it into the last four. South African Goal attack, Ine-Mari Venter, had a better start compared to Wednesday’s match against […]

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