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FlySafair pilots return to the cockpit

FlySafair flights are expected to return to full capacity following the end of a 12-day strike by the airline’s pilots. About 200 of the organisation’s pilots were demanding a 10.5% salary increase, while the airline was only offering a 5.7% hike. The strike which is said to be the the longest in South African history, ended today following talks between the aviation company and Solidarity, which represents most of the pilots. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) facilitated […]

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Prestigious awards highlight urgent need for youth empowerment

Head of Leadership and People Development at Sanlam, Toughieda Hartley, says greater support for young people is essential to unlocking their potential and driving meaningful societal change. Hartley was honoured with the Best Youth Development Award at this year’s Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre last night. She emphasized the importance of investing in youth, describing them as the future drivers of the country’s economy. “It’s imperative that support is given to the youth, because […]

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Ramaphosa promises relief measures as US tariffs hit SA

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government will introduce supportive measures to assist companies affected by the 30% tariff imposed by the United States (US). Speaking on the sidelines of Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia’s, swearing-in ceremony, President Ramaphosa emphasized that Pretoria is engaged in extensive negotiations with Washington. Trade and Industry Minister, Parks Tau, has warned that the tariffs pose a serious threat to export-heavy sectors, including automotive, agro-processing, steel, and chemicals industries. Ramaphosa says there are other interventions […]

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Women’s Month | Every girl deserves a seat at the leadership table

When we talk about leadership, we often picture boardrooms, suits, podiums and titles. But leadership begins long before any of that – with access. Access to education. Access to safety. Access to spaces where voices are heard and valued. Across sub-Saharan Africa, girls face significant barriers to education. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), millions of girls still don’t complete secondary education for reasons of poverty, cultural expectations, safety concerns and inadequate infrastructure. And yet, […]

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Pirates legend anticipates exciting MTN8 showdown

Former Orlando Pirates captain, Lucky Lekgwathi, says the challenge will be tough in the MTN 8 as all teams involved are looking to start the season on a high note. The much-anticipated 2025/26 campaign will kick off with the season’s curtain-raiser, where the top eight teams from last season will battle it out for early bragging rights. This can also set the tone for the upcoming Premier Soccer League (PSL) season. Defending champions Orlando Pirates will be aiming for a […]

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Simao to ‘plead guilty’ to all charges in Amantle Samane’s murder case

Rape and murder accused, Phethe Simao, is expected to plead guilty to all charges when he returns to the Johannesburg High Court on August 11. The 24-year-old Mozambican national is facing multiple charges linked to the brutal rape and murder of six-year-old, Amantle Samane, in Soweto last year. Simao appeared in court on Thursday morning, where he was expected to enter a plea and for the trial to get underway. During a pre-trial conference, Simao initially indicated he would only […]

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Court charges four in viral toddler mandrax case as outrage grows

A mother and three men accused of encouraging a 4-year-old boy to smoke mandrax have officially been charged with attempted murder and child abuse. The four suspects appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning, following the circulation of a disturbing video that shows the child lighting and smoking from a mandrax bottleneck pipe. Initially, only the child’s mother and two men were arrested on Tuesday. A fourth suspect was added to the case on Thursday after being taken […]

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Toya Delazy’s music genre raises eyebrows, again

Social media users have expressed mixed reactions to South African musician Latoya Buthelezi's video of her performance in Barcelona last year. The UK-based Mzansi singer and songwriter, who is popularly known as Toya Delazy, has raised eyebrows among some South African's who've labeled her Zulu-rock genre as bizarre. While they've expressed support for the artist who's known for her unique “Afrorave” and encouraged her artistry, some are confused about the language she's singing in. https://www.tiktok.com/@toya_delazy/video/7532411863800319254 Kudala intsango yatshaywa kodwa le […]

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Makate not backing down in ‘Please call me’ fight

“Please Call Me” inventor, Nkosana Makate, says he will not stop fighting for what, he believes, he rightfully deserves. This comes after the Constitutional Court referred his long-standing legal battle with Vodacom back to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) for reconsideration. The SCA previously overturned Vodacom's initial R47 million offer, saying Makate should be paid between R29 and R53 billion. However, Makate is demanding R9.4 billion. Delivering the much-anticipated ruling in the Apex court on Thursday, outgoing Chief Justice, […]

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