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DJ Warras Murder Case | Family disappointed as defence questions state’s evidence

The family of slain media personality Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock has expressed disappointment following another brief court appearance by the suspect linked to his murder. Victor Majola appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where proceedings lasted only a few minutes after the court confirmed his residential address. The 44-year-old faces charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with DJ Warras’ killing. His second appearance was largely administrative. Majola appeared in court still limping, after […]

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Dry taps expected in parts of Joburg as Rand Water maintenance begins

Johannesburg residents have been urged to prepare for low water pressure and possible supply interruptions as Rand Water enters the third and final phase of its planned infrastructure maintenance — a shutdown expected to place additional strained on already pressured reservoirs. Briefing the media on Monday, the bulk water utility confirmed that Phase Three of the maintenance will begin on Tuesday morning and run until Thursday afternoon, affecting several key reservoirs across the city. Johannesburg Water says Bramsfischer, Doornkop, Meadowlands […]

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2025 in Review | The Cat Matlala court saga — a year of bail battles and High Court drama

One of South Africa’s most closely watched legal sagas centred on Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, the controversial businessman accused of orchestrating an attempted hit on his former girlfriend, media personality Tebogo Thobejane. Marked by tense bail hearings, strategic legal manoeuvres and significant prosecutorial moves, the case kept the country watching as it moved steadily through the courts. Below is a chronological look at how the Matlala saga unfolded over the year. - NPA confirms Matlala’s intention to appeal bail denial - […]

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2025 in Review: Court battles, controversies and celebrity fallouts

Black Coffee and Mbali Mlotshwa: A divorce played out in court One of the most closely watched celebrity legal battles of 2025 has been the ongoing divorce dispute between internationally acclaimed DJ Nkosinathi "Black Coffee" Maphumulo and his estranged wife, Mbali Mlotshwa. In a major development, the Supreme Court of Appeal granted Black Coffee leave to challenge an October 2025 High Court ruling that upheld the validity of his customary marriage to Mlotshwa. The Johannesburg High Court had found that […]

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2025 in Review | How the Tiffany Meek court saga captivated South Africa

In 2025, one of South Africa’s most closely watched courtroom dramas centred on the death of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek and the criminal case against his mother, Tiffany Meek. What began as a community search for a missing child in Fleurhof quickly escalated into a complex murder investigation — one that laid bare the emotional weight of crimes involving children, the intense scrutiny placed on mothers in the dock, and the pressure on the criminal justice system to deliver answers under […]

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2025 in Review | GBVF crisis: A year of tragedy, outrage and calls for action

As gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) continued to dominate the headlines across the country, ordinary South Africans took a bold stand against the scourge. Growing public pressure compelled President Cyril Ramaphosa to respond, ultimately declaring GBVF a national disaster — a recognition of the scale and severity of the crisis, and a clear signal that all sectors of society must work together to protect women and children. National Protests and Public Outcry Thousands of South Africans took part in a […]

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Warras murder case | Charges against second suspect withdrawn, other accused remains in custody

The case against one of the suspects linked to the murder of DJ and media personality Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock has been withdrawn, while the accused gunman will remain in custody until the new year. Victor Majola made his first appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Stock was shot multiple times on Reconciliation Day outside the Zambesi Building near the Carlton Centre in the Johannesburg […]

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NETFLIX Bridgerton S4 2026

Dear gentle listeners… or should I say, gents of Jozi! We know love is in the air, but at Y, it’s also live and on-air! Welcome to Mjolo with Y — our very own coming-out season, where Nia Brown will find her ultimate suitor, all thanks to Netflix’s new Bridgerton’s Unmask true love season! · Nia Brown is stepping into her own Bridgerton story and unmasking true love with Mjolo with Y Competition. · If you think your charm can […]

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2025 in Review | A glittering year for South African sport

2025 will long be remembered by sports fans across South Africa as a year of triumph and historic achievements. The country's flag was flown high by its teams as well as individual sportsmen and women across different codes. The Proteas, Bafana Bafana, and the Springboks all impressed under the guidance of coaches Shukri Conrad, Hugo Broos, and Rassie Erasmus. Bafana Bafana achieved the remarkable feat of qualifying for two major tournaments in the same year – the Africa Cup of […]

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