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South Africans divided over popular ‘No DNA, Just RSA’ slogan

A light-hearted tweet using the popular slogan "NO DNA, JUST RSA," to celebrate supermodel Candice Swanepoel’s appearance at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, has unexpectedly ignited a heated debate on social media platform X. This, after some users suggested that it needed to be changed to "ONLY RSA IN THE DNA." Totally off topic but I really wish we could change this slogan to ‘ONLY RSA IN THE DNA’. So it could make more sense 😭 https://t.co/1qH4gP7MMQ — Farah […]

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Education expert urges government to prioritize student welfare despite university autonomy

Education expert, Professor Wayne Hugo, believes that government should demonstrate compassion and concern for students at higher learning institutions regardless of their independence. He was responding to Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s, remarks that universities must independently manage their issues following violent protests and property destruction at several institutions recently. The institutions affected are the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Free State. The public has called on the government to assist in managing these crises. […]

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Chesney Keppler murder case postponed, family says it’s a ‘delay tactic’

The family of 22-year-old Gauteng Crime Prevention Warden, Chesney Keppler who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, say the postponement of the case, is a delay tactic. Mandla Buthelezi, is accused of killing Keppler, after a dispute in December last year. The former police officer appeared briefly in the Johannesburg High Court on Friday for a pre-trial hearing, but proceedings were delayed due to administrative issues, as the 42-year-old finalizes legal insurance arrangements for his newly appointed lawyer. He faces […]

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I was sober when I wrote the letter to disband the PKTT: Mchunu

  Suspended Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has taken full responsibility for the decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) in KwaZulu-Natal, saying he was sober and fully aware when he issued the directive. The embattled minister is currently facing tough questions from Members of Parliament in the ad-hoc committee probing allegations of political interference within the police force. Mchunu was placed on special leave after KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi implicated him in facilitating corruption within the South […]

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Frustrated South Africans call for lower food prices amid rising costs

  Some frustrated South Africans from low-income communities have called for lower food prices, calling government social grants insufficient to meet their monthly nutritional needs. Dozens of residents from across Gauteng gathered outside the Shoprite Distribution Park in Centurion, Pretoria, in a protest led by the Union Against Hunger. Demonstrators carried a petition signed by over 20,000 South Africans, highlighting the daily struggles many face amid rising food prices and deepening poverty. The protest also coincided with World Food Day, […]

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Kim Kardashian opens up about her turbulent relationship with Kanye West

Television personality and businesswoman, Kim Kardashian, has offered a rare insight into her relationship with ex-husband, rapper Kanye West, describing it as "toxic at times". “...just not feeling safe, not even physically, just like maybe emotionally or even, you know, financially,” said Kardashian In a recent interview with Alex Cooper on the Call Her Daddy podcast,  Kardashian also addressed the narrative that she keeps their children away from West, calling it far from the truth. Kardashian revealed that she has, […]

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Gauteng MECs outline G20 plans, infrastructure actions and e-hailing reforms

Gauteng Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, says that for every road built or refurbished ahead of the G20 Summit, a corresponding township road must also be fixed. She says the initiative forms part of Gauteng’s G20 legacy, aimed at ensuring that the benefits of the summit extend beyond the city centre. Gauteng provincial leaders provided updates on preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit, ongoing infrastructure projects, and new regulations for e-hailing services during a media briefing held on Thursday. Addressing the […]

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SAFA “closes” Bafana points deduction mess

President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan, says the Association has closed the matter that saw Bafana Bafana docked three points during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. FIFA penalised South Africa after they fielded a suspended Teboho Mokoena who wasn’t eligible to play the match against Lesotho in Polokwane in March 2025. Although Bafana eventually qualified for the global showpiece to be held in North America next year, the deduction had a negative impact on the […]

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Breakthrough in provisional registration dispute at UFS

The University of the Free State and the student leadership have reached an agreement on the contentious issue of provisional registration. Both parties have agreed that provisional registration will be phased out over the next two years, rather than being abruptly discontinued. The university says the phased approach will allow it time to assess the risks students face and provide the necessary support. The institution was plunged into chaos last week after announcing that provisional registration would end in January next […]

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