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Bundu Inn residents dismiss Lesufi’s land promise as lip service

Residents of Bundu Inn informal settlement in Pretoria North have criticised Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi's, recent promise to allocate land to citizens, calling it impractical and dismissing it as lip service. This follows Lesufi's vow to demolish to demolish informal settlements across the province to make way for distribution, where eligible citizens would be allowed to build their own homes. He also proposed handing over incomplete RDP houses to those willing to finish construction using their own funds - a […]

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Bail judgment looms for controversial businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

Judgment in the bail application of businessman, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, who is accused of orchestrating a hit on his former girlfriend, media personality Tebogo Thobejane, is expected to be delivered on September 17. The state has wrapped up its closing arguments at the Alexandra Magistrates Court today, presenting details of Matlala's alleged financial dealings and irregular travel history. According to the prosecution, Matlala holds a trust account in Mauritius and that Home Affairs records show he crossed into eSwatini on […]

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Wayde van Niekerk to decide on retirement after Tokyo

World 400m record holder, Wayde Van Niekerk, says he will only make a decision on whether or not to retire after the World Senior Athletics Championships, which start on Saturday in Tokyo. Van Niekerk, who will run in the men’s 200m, says his decision will depend on how he performs in both his individual race and the 4x400m relay. Since suffering a knee injury during a social touch rugby game a few years ago, the 33-year-old has struggled to return […]

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Tyla becomes only African artist to win at the 2025 VMAs

South Africa’s music sensation, Tyla, has once again made history, becoming the only African artist to win an award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), held in New York City last night. The 23-year-old clinched the 'Best Afrobeats' award fir her global hit single "Push to Start", marking her second consecutive win in the category. Tyla triumphed over notable nominees including Tems, Burna Boy, and Wizkid - further cementing her status as a rising force in the global music […]

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ISS urges vigilance after woman was scammed by an inmate

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is urging young people to trust their instincts and be cautious of any offer - including jobs to legal assistance - that requires upfront payment. ISS's organised crime expert, Martin Ewi, has advised people to seek guidance from colleagues, friends, or family and consider reporting suspicious activity to the police. The warning follows the case in which a woman, previously cleared of a 2006 murder charge, was scammed 16 years later by a prisoner […]

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Latsha to lead Bok Women against Les Bleus

Babalwa Latsha will captain the Springbok Women for the first time at a Women’s Rugby World Cup, while fly-half Mary Zulu is set to make her tournament debut when South Africa take on France at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday. With the Boks already assured of a quarter-final spot after victories against Brazil and Italy, and sitting top of the pool ahead of Les Bleues, head coach Swys de Bruin has decided to make changes to his side. Latsha is one […]

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South Africans wanted a new political party: Shivambu

Mayibuye Afrika Movement leader, Floyd Shivambu, says the majority of South Africans have expressed confidence in his leadership, with some even urging him to start a party. He officially launched the Mayibuye Afrika Movement this afternoon in Midrand, following nationwide consultations to asses whether South Africa needed another political entity. The Mayibuye Consultation Process included engagements with professional groups, pastors, traditional leaders and volunteers from across the provinces. Shivambu says many South Africans expressed disillusionment with the current government and […]

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Joburg Water announces R4 billion investment into water management strategy

Johannesburg Water has announced plans to invest R4 billion into its water demand management strategy, with 64% of the funds earmarked for the first four years. The utility briefed the media on Friday on its investment plans and the current state of water supply in the city, which continues to face prolonged outages and growing resident frustration. Johannesburg Water is grappling with an infrastructure backlog estimated at R12.3 billion. For the 2025/26 financial year, it has allocated a capital budget […]

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Family of slain Kgaugelo welcome alleged killer’s decision to abandon bail

The family of 20-year-old, Kgaogelo Marota, who was brutally murdered, has welcomed the decision by her alleged killer, Lazarus Anthonio to abandon his bail application. The family says this comes as a relief to them, saying releasing the accused back into the community would have added to their trauma. The 26-year-old Portuguese national, allegedly stabbed Marota to death outside a tavern in Maubane village. He briefly appeared in the Temba Magistrate’s Court in Hammanskraal, today. Anthonio is also accused of […]

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