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At least 12 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have been implicated in the murder of Hawks investigator Lieutenant-Colonel, Frans Mathipa. While only two soldiers were arrested on Monday, the case took a dramatic turn when 10 other accused appeared before the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. It is understood that the 10 handed themselves over to the Hawks on Monday morning. The suspects covered their faces with masks […]

A family friend of the late Lethabo Matula-Mokonyane, Dineo Masemola, is demanding justice for the 19-year-old. The pre-matric learner's unexpected death has left his loved ones distraught, with his family now losing faith in the safety of children at schools. Masemola says she is still trying to let his death sink in. "Like I didn't believe that he is gone. I still feel like I am dreaming. I don't know […]

The recent abduction of popular content creator, Simthande Myeza, has yet again raised concerns over the safety of using e-hailing service, Bolt, with some social media users suggesting that maybe it's time people return to using taxis. Myeza, who is known for his skits as MakaThangithini or MakaTha' on TikTok and Facebook, says he was kidnapped after requesting a Bolt on Tuesday evening at Durban's Umbilo, in KwaZulu-Natal. According to […]

The Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has come under the spotlight once again after another shooting rocked the institution. WSU's Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Institutional Support and Development, Sinethemba Mpambane, was gunned down in his car outside the university's Mthatha campus on Thursday. It is understood that Mpambane was heading to his residence at the time of the incident. The 44-year-old, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds, has been described as […]

Banyana Banyana's preparations to defend their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco next month has been marred by the unavailability of star player, Thembi Kgatlana. Star player, Thembi Kgatlana, has ruled herself out of selection, citing personal reasons. Her decision comes hot on the heels of the news of Jermaine Seoposenwe retiring from international football after the tournament. Seoposenwe said she's retiring from the national team for […]

Things have gone from bad to worse for Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, who is now accused of misleading Parliament over the names of the panelists responsible for the controversial Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) board appointments. The appointments which were flagged by parliamentarians included ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe's son, Buyambo, ANC officials in KZN Nomusa Dube-Ncube and Mike Mabuyakhulu. Following public and political backlash, Minister Nkabane reversed the appointments. […]

Some South African have come full force voicing out their pain allegedly due to the country's justice system with one man now saying he was wrongfully arrested and sexually assaulted while in custody. The man who worked up the courage to share his pain, revealed today that he was gang raped while in prison after being accused of sexually molesting his four year old niece. He says he was kept […]

Proteas head coach, Shukri Conrad, feels that the world has not seen the best of his Proteas team despite their convincing performance at Lord's last week that saw them win the World Test Championship title. The Proteas beat the old foe, Australia by five wickets, an Australian side currently ranked No 1 in the world in the ICC rankings. Conrad and his team were greeted by South Africans from all […]

Clinical psychologist, Deborah Olusola, says people need to understand that sometimes homeless people have complex needs that that are not met by traditional assistance as the help they need isn't linear. Olusalo who's practicing at The Couch in Rivonia is reacting to concerns on social media on Alostro, real name Mohau Louis' well-being after he posted a video of his relapse on social media. In it, he is seen celebrating what […]