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Offset’s advise on marriage snubbed

Some social media users have branded American rapper, Offset, a troll after he advised men to think twice before tying the knot, following his divorce from Cardi B. The hip-hop star, speaking on the Full Send Podcast, said marriage should be an optional life chapter, not a default. https://www.tiktok.com/@jokes_butnolies/video/7543423766764850487?_r=1&_t=ZS-8zG41okA71d Offset and Cardi B officially separated last month. The couple, who married in 2017, share two daughters, Kulture Kiari and Blossom, and a son, Wave Set. The 'Bodak Yellow' hitmaker initially filed […]

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Broos names final Bafana squad for World Cup qualifiers

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his final squad for the Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria, next month. South Africa will face Lesotho on September 5 and then Nigeria four days later, with both matches set to take place at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Bafana currently sit top of Group C with 13 points from six matches, with a five-point cushion over second-placed Rwanda and Benin, both tied on eight […]

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Malema to challenge hate speech ruling at SCA

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it is taking its fight against the Equality Court’s ruling, which found party leader, Julius Malema, guilty of hate speech, to the Supreme Court of Appeal. The ruling stems from remarks Malema made during an EFF rally in 2022, where he told supporters they must “never be scared to kill.” The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) took the matter to court, arguing that the comments incited violence and deepened divisions in a country […]

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Tributes pour in for renowned journalist Tshidi Madia

Tributes continue to pour in for renowned broadcaster and journalist, Tshidi Madia, who passed away today at the age of 42. Her family confirmed the news, announcing that she died in hospital following a short illness. Family spokesperson, Mahlatse Mahlase says the loss has left the family devastated. "We are still shocked. Tshidi had been hospitalised only for a short period and with the fighter that we know her to be, we all truly believed that she would soon be […]

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DA threatens no-confidence motion against Lesufi

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has threatened to file a motion of no confidence against Premier Panyaza Lesufi, blaming him for the province’s crime problem. The DA today led an anti-crime campaign and protested outside the premier’s offices in Johannesburg, raising concerns about rampant crime and chronic under-resourcing at police stations across the province. The protest comes amid growing frustration from both residents and opposition parties, who say Lesufi has failed to take meaningful action to address crime. DA […]

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Will Smith criticised for using AI-generated crowds at concert

The actual turnout at American actor and musician Will Smith's UK concert has come under scrutiny, amid allegations that AI-generated crowds were used in footage shared online. Some social media users raised questions after Smith posted a video thanking fans, saying: “My favourite part of the tour is seeing you all up close. Thank you for seeing me, too.” The Hollywood star is currently touring Europe, Morocco and the United Kingdom - marking his first tour in years and coinciding with […]

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Cyan Boujee dragged over her apology

Content creator and influencer, Honour Zuma, popularly known as Cyan Boujee, has come under fire following her apology over the controversial Alabuga Start program in Russia. The 24-year-old's apology follows widespread criticism for promoting a program, which many believe may be linked to a trafficking operation targeting young South African women. The Alabuga Start program is marketed as a two-year opportunity for young women abroad. However, it is currently under investigation by Interpol amid suspicions of human trafficking and alleged […]

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Matlala to remain behind bars as court delays bail hearing

Controversial businessman, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, will spend more days behind bars after his attempted murder case was postponed to next week, for a formal bail application. Matlala, his wife Tsakani, and three other co-accused - Musa Kekana, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, and the daughter of one of the accused - face charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The businessman is accused of orchestrating a failed assassination attempt on his ex-girlfriend, well-known media personality Tebogo Thobejane. In a heavily […]

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‘I’ve done nothing wrong’, says Sibiya

Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, insists that he is innocent - arguing that National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s decision to suspend him was both unlawful and procedurally flawed. Sibiya approached the Pretoria High Court to challenge his suspension, which followed explosive allegations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The case was expected to be heard today, but the applicants instead requested a special allocation rather than proceeding on the urgent roll. Outside court, Sibiya defended his role in the alleged […]

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