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Kunene ordered to apologize to Malema for ‘cockroach’ remark

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s decision upholding a ruling that Kenny Kunene’s reference to Julius Malema as a “cockroach” amounts to hate speech. Kunene approached the court for leave to appeal a ruling by the Equality Court, which found that the language used by the suspended Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy leader, violated the Equality Act. The controversial remark was made in November 2021 during a televised interview on Y’s sister channel, eNCA. @Ruraltarain Kenny […]

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Ouaddou breaks silence on Mofokeng transfer rumours

Orlando Pirates head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, says he is hoping that young starlet, Relebohile Mofokeng, will stay at the club ahead of the new league season. The 20 year old from the Vaal has emerged as one of the leading talents in South African football and his rise has even seen him break into the Bafana Bafana setup. Recently, Mofokeng has been strongly linked with a move to Israel and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, the club that secured the […]

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Alleged Tinder serial killer nabbed

  The arrest of a 37-year-old man accused of using Tinder to lure women to his home in Eersterust, Pretoria, has reignited fears over the safety of online dating platforms. The man was arrested on Monday in Mentz Village, Limpopo. He is allegedly linked to more than 10 cases of rape and murder across Gauteng. In the latest case, he allegedly raped and killed a woman, burying her in a shallow grave at his home. He faces charges of rape, […]

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Activist urges united front to tackle bullying

Education and gender activist, Dimakatso Khalo-Mudau, says the recent bullying incidents in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape underscore the urgent need for collective and sustained action. Khalo-Mudau argues that while anti-bullying policies exist, they often fall short without proper enforcement and active community involvement. "Teachers are constrained by regulations, and parental participation is often minimal," she said. Her comments follow the court appearance of a learner from Thuto-Lesedi Secondary School in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, who is allegedly involved in a violent […]

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Tensions mount over Edgar Lungu’s burial in South Africa

The Progressive Forces of South Africa (PFSA), an anti-migrant organisation, has warned that allowing the burial of late former Zambian president Edgar Lungu in South Africa could set a dangerous precedent, potentially turning the country into a haven for those fleeing legal accountability. The matter returned to the High Court in Pretoria today, where the Zambian government and Lungu’s family remain locked in a legal dispute over where the former head of state should be laid to rest. Lungu passed […]

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Minnie slaps Mac G with an R2.5m lawsuit

Media personality, Minenhle "Minnie" Dlamini, has filed a R2.5 million lawsuit against controversial podcast host, Macgyver "MacG" Mukwevho, accusing him of hate speech and harassment. The legal action follows remarks made on his show, Podcast and Chill with MacG, in which he allegedly implied that Dlamini's past relationship problems were linked to personal hygiene issues, a claim that triggered widespread public backlash, with many labelling the comments sexist, invasive, and harmful. While MacG later issued a public apology and invited […]

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Newclare residents call for justice in child abuse case

  Residents of Newclare have called on the justice system to show no leniency in the case involving a mother and her three co-accused, linked to a viral video showing a 4-year-old boy being coached to smoke an unknown substance. The four accused appeared for the second time in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, facing charges of attempted murder and child abuse. The public outcry stems from footage that circulated widely online, showing the child being encouraged to smoke […]

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Cardoso tight-lipped on Sundowns missing players

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso is not willing to be drawn into conversations about the absence of star players Khuliso Mudau, Lucas Ribeiro and Peter Shalulile. Sundowns cruised into the MTN8 semi-finals with a 4–0 win over Richards Bay on Sunday night, thanks to a brace from Iqraam Rayners, an own goal by Simphiwe Mcineka, and a strike from Siyabonga Mabena. However, despite the convincing victory, questions have been raised about the absence of Downs’ key players, with Ribeiro […]

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Acting police minister vows to uphold rule of law

Newly sworn-in Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says South Africa is "not a banana republic" and has stressed the need for law enforcement agencies to uphold the law as the country battles rising levels of violent crime. His appointment follows, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s, decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave, pending the outcome of a judicial commission of inquiry into explosive corruption allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Cachalia emphasised that while police officers must […]

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