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Businesses and taxi drivers welcome reopening of Lilian Ngoyi Street

Local businesses and taxi drivers in Johannesburg have welcomed the reopening of Lilian Ngoyi Street, after a two-year closure. The street, formerly Bree Street, was severely damaged by a methane gas explosion in July 2023, which killed one person and injured 48 others. A local business owner noted that the two-year reconstruction period had kept customers away, as the road closure made it difficult for them to access shops along the street. Taxi driver, Michael Matolomphekgwane, expressed relief at the […]

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G20 Prep | Urban 20 Summit kicks off in Joburg

  Johannesburg Mayor, Dada Morero, has raised concern over city's the high migration rate in and rapid population growth, warning that the strain on infrastructure is becoming unsustainable. He was speaking at the opening of the three-day Urban 20 (U20) Summit in Sandton, co-hosted by Johannesburg and Tshwane as part of South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency. The three-day which got underway today, brings together lobal city leaders to shape urban perspectives for the G20 agenda, with discussions on economic growth, […]

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Magudumana’s lawyers deny that she got paid for ‘Beauty and the Bester’

Dr. Nandipha Magudumana's legal team has denied claims that she received payment for the Netflix docuseries, 'Beauty and the Bester'. Advocate Dinana Reid, said any compensation Dr. Magudumana may have received was for legal fees. This after the Pretoria High Court on Thursday heard that Magudumana was aware of the documentary and was compensated for access to her archives which are used in three-part docuseries. The documentary premiered today, following a High Court ruling dismissing urgent applications by Magudumana and […]

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ConCourt ruling won’t affect Ilobola practice, says Cultural Expert

Cultural expert, Professor Musa Xulu, has reassured South Africans that the Constitutional Court’s recent ruling, which allows husbands to take their wives’ surnames, will not interfere with the cultural practice of paying ilobola. Xulu emphasized that the ruling does not impose any specific naming convention, but instead upholds cultural diversity by giving individuals the freedom to choose. On Thursday, the Constitutional Court ruled that Section 26 (1)(a) to (c) of the Births and Deaths Registration Act is unconstitutional, as it […]

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Simbine confident ahead of World Champs

SA 100m record holder, Akani Simbine, says his confidence is "sky high" as he looks to secure the first major individual 100m medal of his career at the World Championships in Tokyo this weekend. What we’ve all been waiting for ❤️ The @WATokyo25 timetable is here 🫨 *Subject to change#WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/rGIrnpv6jD — World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) September 11, 2025 Simbine is set to compete in the 100m heats on the opening day of the event on Saturday, with the semifinals and […]

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Bester, Magudumana claim Netflix docuseries misrepresents them

Thabo Bester's attorneys have accused Netflix of bias, saying he is being portrayed as guilty of his alleged prison escape while the matter is still before the courts. The convicted Facebook rapist and murderer and his partner Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, filed an urgent application to interdict the release of the three-part docu-series 'Beauty and the Bester', set to premiere tomorrow. Their legal teams argued that Netflix should withhold the documentary until the criminal trial has concluded. Advocate Benjamin wa Maila, […]

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Coronationville residents plan to take legal action against alleged police brutality

  Residents of Coronationville and neighbouring Westbury have accused police of using excessive force during protests over the ongoing water crisis. Community members say they are “tired of being treated like dogs” after police allegedly fired rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators, injuring several people, including an elderly resident and a five-year-old child. Residents have vowed to lay criminal charges against the officers involved. Frustrated residents returned to the streets for a second consecutive day, blocking roads and demanding urgent intervention […]

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Education is the key to tackling poverty, says former Statistician-General

Former Statistician-General, Dr. Pali Lehohla, says the lack of educational attainment among South Africa's youth is a leading driver of poverty, which he says has accelerated dramatically since the dawn of democracy. Speaking at the City of Tshwane’s Investment Summit in Menlyn Maine on Wednesday, Lehohla said urgent action is needed to prioritise education, especially for young people who make up more than 60% of the population. "What drives poverty in this country is not a lack of water or […]

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Ramaphosa slammed for dodging responsibility over GBVF council delays

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has strongly refuted President Cyril Ramaphosa’s claim that Parliament is responsible for delays in establishing the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Council. The Committee says the delays stem from government, not Parliament - calling the President's remarks factually incorrect. Ramaphosa made the remarks during a Q&A session in the National Assembly on Tuesday, expressing frustration that the Council had not yet been established, nearly a year after he signed the […]

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