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Proteas Women battered in World Cup opener

The Proteas Women opened their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 with an embarassing 10-wicket defeat at the hands of England. England won the toss and chose to bowl first. The Proteas batters were poor and were dismissed for just 69 in under 21 overs. South Africa were left reeling early on after Smith spun a web around their top order. Smith struck first by dismissing skipper Laura Wolvaardt, then bowled out Tazmin Brits with a sharp delivery. Lauren Bell […]

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MK Party criticises ConCourt over executive accountability

  The MK Party has accused the Constitutional Court of failing to hold the executive accountable. Earlier today, the Constitutional Court dismissed the party's urgent application challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa. Justice Rammaka Steven Mathopo, ruled that the case did not fall within the court’s exclusive jurisdiction. Mathopo says the MK Party failed to adequately explain why they did not pursue the matter against Ramaphosa in the High Court before approaching it. The party led by former president, Jacob Zuma, is […]

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Global Sumud Flotilla vows to defy Israeli ‘siege’

As the world closely watches the Global Sumud Flotilla, participants have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to breaking what they describe as Israel’s siege and ongoing assault on Palestinians. More than 400 volunteers, including activists Greta Thunberg, Mandla Mandela and Zukiswa Wanner, were forcibly removed from their boats after the humanitarian convoy was intercepted yesterday. The flotilla — carrying food, baby formula, medicine, and volunteers from 47 countries — had departed from Barcelona in August and was due to arrive in […]

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French probe into Mthethwa’s death nearing completion

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says French authorities are finalising their investigation into the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, with preliminary results expected to be released on Sunday. DIRCO Deputy Minister, Alvin Botes, confirmed that once the investigation is complete, efforts to repatriate Mthethwa’s body will be expedited. According to reports, the former cabinet minister fell from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Hotel in Paris, after being reported missing. The exact circumstances […]

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Molefe remains in custody as court reserves judgment in bail appeal

Controversial businessman, Katiso 'KT' Molefe, accused of orchestrating the murder of popular musician Oupa "DJ Sumbody" Sefoka, will remain behind bars after the Johannesburg High Court reserved judgment in his bail appeal. Molefe approached the court today in a bid to overturn an August ruling by the Alexandra Magistrates Court, which denied him bail. He faces five counts of murder, including the 2022 killing of nightclub owner Oupa John Sefoka, known as DJ Sumbody, along with his two bodyguards, Armand […]

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Fear grips Mabopane after taxi patroller gunned down

The Mabopane community says it lives in fear following the latest in a series of killings in the area, after a taxi patroller was shot dead yesterday outside the Engen filling station, adjacent to Mabopane Station Mall. The victim is alleged to be the sixth person killed this year in the township. The killing is thought to be linked to an ongoing taxi feud over operating funds, and took place during business hours while locals were trading. Earlier this year, […]

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Broos unfazed by points deduction

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has named his final squad for the all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda this month. Bafana will face Zimbabwe away at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday, 10 October, before hosting Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga, on Tuesday, 14 October. Both matches are set to kick-off at 18:00. The fairly regular side sees first call ups for Mamelodi Sundowns defender Malibongwe Khoza, Orlando Pirates winger Tshepang Moremi, and Polokwane City […]

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Fans divided as Cardi B and Nicki Minaj feud reignites

Fans of American rap stars, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, have once again found themselves divided, as the artists' long-standing feud recently reignited and escalated to the point where both took aim at each other’s children. The Nicki Minaj vs Cardi B beef just turned ugly 😳 Both rappers dragging each other’s kids into the fight 💔 pic.twitter.com/ncwkCUz7Hv — Gossip Gazette (@GossipGazete) October 1, 2025 The rivalry, which began in 2017 during Cardi B’s breakout success with 'Bodak Yellow', flared […]

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Madlanga Commission | Crime Intelligence boss falls ill, inquiry postponed

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will resume on October 13, following today’s unexpected adjournment after Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo, fell ill. Khumalo, who has been providing explosive evidence on the alleged infiltration of criminal syndicates into South Africa’s justice system, was scheduled to appear for a third consecutive day. Commission Chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, said Khumalo arrived at the venue at 9am but was unable to continue, prompting the postponement. The South African Police Service has confirmed that Khumalo […]

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