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Ndamane looking to secure AFCON ticket

TS Galaxy coach, Adnan Beganovic, has backed star defender Khulumani Ndamane to make the Bafana Bafana squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to be held in Morocco in December. Ndamane was solid as South Africa beat Rwanda 3–0 to secure qualification for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana are in Group B alongside Angola, Egypt, and Zimbabwe. With coach Hugo Broos set to name his final squad soon, Beganovic says Ndamane’s performances for The Rockets have […]

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Milnerton High incident reignites concerns over bullying at schools

The viral video of the violent bullying incident at Milnerton High School in Cape Town has sparked outrage on social media, over the apparent lack of accountability and school safety. In the disturbing footage, a group of boys, some reportedly from the school’s first rugby team—using belts and hockey sticks to assault a Grade 10 learner, while others cheer, record, and verbally abuse the victim. The incident, which allegedly occurred after school last week, has been widely condemned. In response, […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness says investigators bribed and threatened in Tau murder case

The Madlanga Commission heard explosive testimony from Witness B, who claims that the investigating team handling the 2024 assassination of Armand Swart was threatened and pressured to abandon the case. The witness, who admitted the investigation felt unusually heavy to manage, detailed serious interference faced by her team during the probe. Warrant Officer Pule Tau was arrested and is currently standing trial for Swart’s murder. Witness B told the Commission that since Tau’s arrest, the investigating team faced ongoing intimidation […]

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Lesufi pulls the plug on AmaPanyaza, to be retrained as traffic officers

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, has announced that the Crime Prevention Wardens Programme — commonly known as AmaPanyaza — will be disbanded to allow members to undergo formal training and transition into provincial traffic officers. Introduced in 2023 to support law enforcement efforts, the programme has faced controversy, with critics questioning the wardens’ training and legal status. That same year, then Justice Minister Ronald Lamola designated them as peace officers, but concerns over their legitimacy persisted. Lesufi says the disbandment will […]

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Westbury attack shows police failures to address gangsterism: FOSA

Civic movement, Forum for South Africa (FOSA) says the recent attack on teenagers in Westbury is further proof that police have no effective plan to combat gangsterism. Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, were killed and five others critically injured after gunmen ambushed them in what’s believed to be a gang-related shooting. FOSA leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, says South Africa’s criminal justice system is riddled with loopholes — and the consequences are devastating. He adds that excessive idle time and loitering […]

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Proteas Women overcome rain and Pakistan to sit top of World Cup log

The Proteas Women braved both the weather and a spirited Pakistan side to climb to the top of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 standings. Having already secured a semi-final berth, South Africa took on Pakistan on Tuesday — a must-win match for the subcontinental side to keep their tournament hopes alive. Chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 306, Pakistan faltered early, as they lost four wickets before rain halted play. Veteran seamer, Ayabonga Khaka, struck in her first over […]

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Operation Dudula accused of trying to erase the legacy of African solidarity

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, has labelled Operation Dudula a xenophobic movement, accusing it of displaying a dangerous ignorance of South Africa’s history. Mashego's comments come as some social media users continue to criticise Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula, who failed to name the Frontline States during a recent TV interview with eNCA. WATCH | A video of Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula has gone viral after she struggled to answer a simple question about what the "Frontline States" are on […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness claims Sibiya has close ties to Malema

Witness A at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has made explosive allegations, linking suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya to EFF leader Julius Malema. According to the witness, General Richard Shibiri, head of the police’s Organised Crime Unit, told him that Sibiya is a close friend of Malema. Witness A has been providing his version of events surrounding the arrest of businessman Katiso "KT" Molefe, who was recently granted bail in a case where he stands accused of orchestrating the […]

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City of Joburg defends clean-up drive as court battle heats up

The City of Johannesburg says it needs more time to prepare its case in response to an urgent application filed by informal traders at the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday. The traders are challenging the City’s ongoing by-law enforcement operations in the inner city, which have led to the eviction of many vendors from their trading spots over alleged non-compliance. Tensions were high at the Johannesburg High Court as informal traders and community members packed the courtroom to voice their […]

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