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DJ Warras murder case | Court rejects CCTV bid as defence closes bail arguments

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has dismissed the defence's application to access CCTV footage linked to the murder of media personality Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock, while the defence has formally concluded with its bail arguments — placing the onus on the State to justify the continued detention of alleged mastermind Victor Majola. On Thursday Magistrate Annelise Thlapi ruled that she would not interfere with the forensic analysis of the footage, which is currently being examined at a Pretoria laboratory. She added […]

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Kai Cenat’s fans rally behind him amid criticism over his reading skills

Some social media users have come to the defence of American streamer and YouTuber, Kai Cenat, after he faced criticism for sharing videos of himself learning to read. The 24-year-old recently went viral after posting clips in which he stumbles over certain words and looks up their meanings — content many viewers described as relatable and inspiring. However, others mocked Cenat online, focusing on his difficulty pronouncing some words. okay kai cenat and this rebrand is annoying i’m sorry — […]

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Over 1,400 killed on SA roads during festive season – Creecy

Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, says 1,427 people lost their lives on South Africa’s roads during the recent festive season. Briefing the media today on preliminary outcomes of the festive season road safety campaign, Creecy said road crashes and fatalities declined by 5% compared to 2024 figures. However she noted that the 2025 festive period recorded 255 more deaths than the 1,172 fatalities reported the previous year. Four provinces — Gauteng, Western Cape, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape — recorded increases in […]

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George exits, claiming the DA is ‘captured’ by the ANC

Former minister and Democratic Alliance (DA) MP, Dion George, has accused DA leader John Steenhuisen of being captured by the African National Congress (ANC) and other alleged criminal interests. George announced his resignation from the DA in an exclusive interview with eNCA on Thursday, saying the situation within the party had become intolerable. A DA member since 1995, George has now decided to step down as chairperson of the party’s federal finance committee and as a member of Parliament. He […]

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DJ Warras murder case | CCTV footage takes centre stage in suspect’s bail hearing

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court is expected on Thursday to rule on whether CCTV footage allegedly capturing the fatal shooting of DJ and businessman, DJ Warras, will be presented as evidence in the bail application of accused mastermind, Victor Majola. Magistrate Annelise Thlapi ordered that the footage — recorded by a security camera at a nearby butchery — be submitted and viewed, after the State said it forms a crucial part of its case against Majola. The bail hearing took a […]

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Family struggling to come to terms with death of alleged Tinder serial rapist victim

One of the families of the alleged Tinder serial rapist’s murder victims says they are struggling to come to terms with the loss of their loved one. Helder Isidro appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today, where he faces charges relating to the murder of at least two women and the sexual assault of dozens of others. The 36-year-old was arrested following multiple complaints of sexual violence and murder. Prosecutors allege Isidro used dating apps, including Tinder, and social media […]

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SA businesses poised to benefit from EU delisting: Economist

Economist Dawie Roodt says South African businesses are set to benefit after the European Union removed the country from its “High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions” list. The move means transactions between South Africa and the EU will no longer be subject to heightened regulatory scrutiny, - a shift expected to support trade and investor confidence. The decision, published on 9 January 2026 and set to take effect on 29 January 2026, follows South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force […]

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Scores of parents left frustrated by placement crisis in Gauteng

As schools welcomed learners back into the classroom on Wednesday, more than 2,500 learners in Gauteng are still awaiting placement, leaving children and parents frustrated. Scores of parents gathered at various district offices in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, scrambling to secure space for their children for the 2026 academic year. The Gauteng Department of Education has committed to finalising Grade 1 placements by the end of the week, while also working to accommodate Grade 8 learners, despite ongoing capacity constraints at […]

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DJ Warras murder case | State to oppose bail for the alleged mastermind

The State has warned that releasing the man accused of orchestrating the murder of popular DJ and businessman Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock, could undermine the investigation and endanger witnesses. Victor Majola, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday to apply for bail, where prosecutors alleged he ordered the hit and played a direct role in the events leading up to the fatal shooting outside the Zambesi House building in Johannesburg’s CBD, on December 16. Investigating Officer Captain, Abe Montwedi, […]

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