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Shock over Eusebius Mckaiser’s passing

Many South Africans have expressed shock over the passing of renowned broadcaster, author and political commentator, Eusebius McKaiser. McKaiser passed away on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly suffering an epileptic seizure. The 45-year-old was born in Grahamstown and had a weekly podcast at the time of his passing, among others. He was staying in Johannesburg. McKaiser has worked for several media houses and was known for his sharp debating skills. His analytical articles and columns were widely published in South African […]

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Slain Soshanguve learner described as frugal, bright spark

The family of slain Soshanguve learner, Palesa Malatji, says the 17-year-old was a bright spark who had dreams of becoming a doctor. The matriculant’s body was found dumped near Enchebini Secondary School last week—- after she failed to return home from school. She’d been attending extra classes at her local high school. The teenager’s uncle, Thabiso Malatji, says the violent rape and murder of young women in his community must end with his niece. The distraught uncle sat down with […]

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Immunity for BRICS officials doesn’t nullify Putin’s warrant: Dirco

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) says the diplomatic immunity granted to BRICS attendees does not override any warrant issued by any international tribunal. On Monday, Dirco issued a notice in the government gazette on immunities and privileges for BRICS foreign minister who will be attending a meeting in Cape Town in June and the Summit in August. Diplomatic immunity is a status granted to a diplomat that exempts them from the laws of a foreign jurisdiction. The […]

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Lamati fighting for his life in Belfast

South African boxer, Ludumo Lamati, is fighting for his life in a Belfast hospital in Northern Ireland following a 12th round technical knockout defeat to the Englishman, Nick Ball, at the SSE Arena on Saturday night. The featherweight boxer is currently in an induced coma after he was carried out of the ring on a stretcher after receiving attention from medical personnel. Lamati was halted by Ball in the final round when he returned to his corner and collapsed in […]

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Panel to probe SA’s alleged weapons’ sale to Russia met with mixed views

President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to appoint an independent panel to probe the allegations that South Africa sold weapons to Russia has received mixed reactions from opposition parties. However, the one thing that all parties have echoed is the question of how is it that the President does not know what is happening in his his back yard. Ramaphosa over the weekend announced the appointment of a three-member panel to probe claims that weapons of war were loaded onboard a Russian […]

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Mokwena and Saleng shine brightest at PSL Awards

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Teboho Mokoena, and Orlando Pirates talisman, Monnapule Saleng, were the biggest winners at the 2022/23 PSL Awards on Sunday night. Mokoena walked away with the PSL Footballer of the Season and DStv Premiership Midfielder of the Season titles, while Saleng was crowned the DStv Premiership Players’ Player of the Season and MTN8 Last Man Standing winner. Sundowns head coach, Rhulani Mokwena, was named the Coach of the Season after he guided the Brazillians to the sixth consecutive […]

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Soshanguve community demands justice for slain teenager, Palesa Malatji

The angry community of Soshanguve is calling for justice following the brutal murder of Palesa Malatji (17). It is alleged that the grade 12 learner's body was found sexually violated and dumped near a school in the township a day after she was reported missing. Malatji was last seen leaving Ntsako Secondary School on Thursday afternoon after attending extra classes. Disgruntled learners say their safety is compromised and they fall prey to crime when attending these extra classes. Some learners […]

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This Youth Month, Y presents GRYND

This Youth Month, Y is giving you a different kind of groove! SA's iconic youth radio station Y, the plug to all things young, fresh and on trend is set to shake up Youth Month with the launch of its exciting new platform GRYND. Book your ticket here! As an innovative outlet for play and exploration, Grynd, is a conference created to help young people face the current economic challenges head on, by enabling the conversation of multiple income streams […]

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Electricity minister finally gets executive powers

President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred all powers and functions relating to new generation capacity to Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. He also gave him those contained in Section 34(1) of the Electricity Regulation Act, which were previously entrusted to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe. However, the president says some of those powers and functions remain with Mantashe. “This proclamation will provide the Minister of Electricity with the powers necessary to direct the procurement of new generation capacity and […]

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