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Music fans draw comparisons between Tyla and Ayra Starr

Nigerian music sensation, Ayra Starr's, recent performance at Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour earlier this week, has sparked social media comparisons to South African Grammy award winner Tyla. The way we can all tell who she's imitating is actually embarrassing😭 https://t.co/kxTG6Cbvzm — 𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓲💋 (@ohyessratii) August 21, 2025 While some said that their style isn't exactly similar, others further pointed out that the 23-year-old's aesthetic is similar to Mzansi's star girl. Sure. Hope this helps. https://t.co/wImmi5x4Y5 pic.twitter.com/pir4iVjVQL — chimbaby (@Honestly_ImME) […]

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Newclare man denied bail in child abuse case

  The Johannesburg Magistrates Court has denied bail for one of the four people arrested in connection to the viral smoking incident involving a 4-year-old boy from Newclare, west of Johannesburg. The 30-year-old, identified as accused number two, was arrested alongside three others - including the child’s mother - after a video surfaced allegedly showing the group encouraging the boy to light and smoke an unknown substance using a bottleneck pipe. He was the only one of the four to […]

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North West man arrested after killing ex-girlfriend

  The 26-year-old man who confessed to killing his ex-girlfriend on social media has been arrested. The suspect allegedly fatally stabbed 20-year-old, Kgaugelo Marota, and attempted to kill his current 20-year-old girlfriend. Marota's body was found lying next to a tavern with multiple stab wounds in Maubane village on Thursday. Police say the suspect allegedly went back to his house after killing Marota and stabbed his current girlfriend multiple times. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where she is currently receiving […]

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Young South Africans join global call to end war in Gaza

Some young activists have added their voices to the calls for Israel to halt its continued onslaught on Gaza. Scores of demonstrators marched to the Department of Trade and Industry in Tshwane today, accusing Israel of undermining development through continued aggression in its war against Palestine. The protest, held under the banner of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA), saw hundreds of participants braving the scorching sun, marching in solidarity with the Palestinian people. One of the […]

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McKenzie denies hate speech allegations, slams SAHRC

Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader, Gayton McKenzie, says he is innocent and ready to defend himself in court if necessary. In a detailed letter to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), McKenzie argued that none of his old tweets, which recently resurfaced on social media, demonstrated an intention to incite harm or promote hatred. The PA leader says he only found out through social media reports that the Commission was taking action against him. "I view the SAHRC’s decision to […]

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Higher Education Minister under fire over SETA appointments

  The long-running SETA board saga has flared up again, with newly appointed Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, under fire for appointing three controversial figures to lead troubled Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). Opposition parties, including the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), have accused Manamela of using SETAs to reward ANC allies, warning that the appointments entrench cadre deployment and weaken accountability in the skills development sector. The parties argue the appointees lack credibility. Manamela announced that […]

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Zwane suffers another injury blow

Influential Mamelodi Sundowns captain, Themba Zwane, has suffered yet another injury setback. Zwane left the field in the first half of the MTN8 semifinal first leg against Orlando Pirates last weekend and coach Miguel Cardoso said he is expected to be out for about two months. The midfielder missed a large portion of the previous season after he suffered a career-threatening Achilles injury during Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo. "Unfortunately, Themba will be out for about […]

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Masemola leaves Sibiya suspension battle to the courts

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, says he will allow the courts to deal with his deputy, Shadrack Sibiya's suspension. Sibiya was placed on special leave in July after being implicated in alleged corruption by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi placed Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu and Sibiya, at the centre of what has been described as a crisis at the South African Police Service (SAPS). The embattled Deputy National Commissioner is now fighting back and is demanding that he […]

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Y20 delegates call for more action against online abuse

Some young delegates at this year's Y20 Summit have raised serious concerns about the growing impact of cyberbullying, calling for more decisive action from governments and tech platforms. The week-long summit, held at the Birchwood Conference Hotel in Boksburg, has brought together youth representatives from G20 member states to discuss pressing global issues, including climate change, inclusive economic growth, employment, and multilateralism. On day three of the youth-led event, discussions focused on the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its […]

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