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“Going to prison or facing death is a badge of honour,” says Malema

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says he will appeal the East London Magistrates’ Court ruling that found him guilty of firing a gun at a 2018 rally, along with other related charges. The conviction carries a potential maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Outside the court, Malema dismissed the judgment as flawed and accused Magistrate Twanet Olivier of racism. His co-accused, former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman, was acquitted. The verdict followed two days of proceedings during which Magistrate […]

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Ouaddou hails Mabasa’s “clean heart” as the striker nets his 50th Bucs goal

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has praised striker Tshegofatso Mabasa after he reached the 50-goal milestone for the club. Mabasa scored deep in stoppage time against TS Galaxy at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night, becoming the Buccaneers’ second-highest PSL goal scorer behind Bennedict "Tso" Vilakazi, who leads with 58 goals. The Bloemfontein-born forward came off the bench in the second-half  to score the second goal in the 90th minute to help Pirates walk away with maximum points, which saw […]

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Speculation mounts over Former Minister Mthethwa’s death

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, says the circumstances around South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa’s death are suspicious and "full of loopholes." The sudden and tragic death of the former minister, has raised significant concerns and speculation, with some analysts calling for a deeper investigation. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), on Tuesday, confirmed Mthethwa’s passing, a day after he was reported missing. He was 58. According to reports, Mthethwa fell from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt […]

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Erasmus tweaks team for Pumas “final”

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in London, with World Cup-winning prop Ox Nche returning to the starting team and Grant Williams, Jesse Kriel and Bongi Mbonambi added to the bench. Nche, a late withdrawal last week in Durban due to a niggle, will be in the front row alongside Malcolm Marx and Thomas du Toit. In the backline, Cobus Reinach and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are again the starting halfbacks, […]

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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp’s detail Matlala’s links to Mchunu and top cops

Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission has exposed the complex and often tense relationship between controversial businessman, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, and his alleged associate, North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi. Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, testifying for a second day on Tuesday, presented WhatsApp messages showing that Matlala, with Mogotsi’s assistance, secured four tables at this year’s Progressive Business Forum Presidential Gala Dinner hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Each table reportedly cost over R100,000. The tables […]

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Cultural expert condemns tribalism, urges national unity

Cultural expert, Musa Xulu, has spoken out against tribalism and cultural superiority, warning that such attitudes threaten South Africa's unity and fuel division. Xulu made the remarks in response to tribalist and colorist comments directed at Nokubonga Ngobeni, the wife of Shaka iLembe star Wiseman Ncube. Ncube recently married his long-time partner in a traditional ceremony in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, attended by family, friends, and colleagues. https://www.tiktok.com/@sbahlengenjabulo/video/7555406149932043527?q=WISEMAN%20MCUBE&t=1759228873266 Although many people celebrated the marriage, some online critics, mostly isiZulu speakers, targeted the […]

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SAFA defiant in the face of FIFA points deduction

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has apologised to the nation after FIFA fined it R215,000 and docked Bafana Bafana three points for fielding an ineligible Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. https://t.co/eIZeDBWzBd — SAFA.net (@SAFA_net) September 29, 2025 Mokoena was not supposed to play in the match as he had received two yellow cards from previous qualifiers. The oversight has resulted in Bafana forfeiting the game and being slapped with a 3-0 loss, subsequently moving Hugo […]

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EFF unaware of Dudula’s defamation case

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng have denied knowledge of any defamation case being opened against the party by Operation Dudula. EFF Gauteng Chairperson, Nkululeko Dunga, stated that the party has not been formally informed of any legal action. "We are not aware of any case opened up and what the charges are and directed at who as well," said Dunga. ♦️Must Watch♦️ EFF Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga joins Lebohang Mojapelo on today’s #EFFPodcast to set the record […]

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“The Big 5” | Crime Intelligence chief reveals cartel links to SA’s justice system

Embattled Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, has revealed that a drug cartel known as "the Big 5" has infiltrated South Africa’s justice system by recruiting officials at entry level. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission, which is probing political and criminal infiltration in the judiciary, Khumalo named two alleged leaders of the cartel: Katiso “KT” Molefe and controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Khumalo told the commission that the Big 5 has also infiltrated politics, recruiting a dozen members experienced in illicit […]

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