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Case against Ace Magashule’s former PA thrown out of court

Ace Magashule's former PA, Moroadi Cholota, will not be tried in the controversial Free State asbestos case. This after the High Court in Bloemfontein ruled that her extradition from the United States (US) was unlawful, effectively stripping the court of jurisdiction to prosecute her. The 37-year-old claims she was tortured and intimidated by detectives when she was being brought back into the country. Cholota faced graft charges alongside Magashule, businessman Edwin Sodi and 14 […]

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“It’s like I killed someone,” says Broos on Chiefs players’ omission

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has hit out at the media, accusing the fourth estate of pushing an agenda when players from their ‘favourite’ teams are not selected for the national outfit. Broos and his Bafana side arrived in Polokwane on Monday, ahead of their friendly international matches against Tanzania and Mozambique. They will face the East African country on Friday at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium and Mozambique […]

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Kutlwano allegedly killed for being the ‘wrong gender’

The community of Boipatong, in the Vaal, is reeling from shock following harrowing revelations in the case linked to the disappearance and murder of two-year-old, Kutlwano Shalaba. His 33-year-old mother, Keneilwe Shalaba, is accused of playing a role in his murder and disappearance. She appeared before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court on Monday with her co-accused, Sebokoana Khounyana, who is a sangoma. Khounyana confessed to killing the little boy with the […]

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Social media platforms slammed for ‘ignoring users’ welfare’

Social media expert, Emma Sadleir, has criticised certain social media platforms for their lack of care towards users, especially in light of recent incidents involving sensitive images and videos being shared online. Her comments come in response to calls for increased regulations and sanctions for individuals who post inappropriate content. This discussion has gained urgency following a plea from the family of Olorato Mongale, a 30-year-old murder victim, urging South […]

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Prince Kaybee fears amnesia could end his music career

Award-winning music producer, Kabelo 'Prince Kaybee' Motsamai, has opened up about his struggle with amnesia - news that has shaken both his fans and colleagues by surprise. Prince Kaybee, known for his chart-topping hits and electric performances, is now facing one of the toughest challenges of his life. The "Club Controller" hitmaker admitted that the diagnosis has left him feeling overwhelmed, emotional, and deeply frustrated. More than just his music […]

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PSA threatens to shutdown SAHPRA

Public Servants' Association (PSA) has threated to shutdown operations at the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) if Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, doesn't meet with the union members within the next two weeks. The public sector union handed over its list of demands at the health department headquarters in Tshwane. Workers are accusing SAHPRA of ill treatment. PSA President, Matimba Shibure, allege that employees at the organisation are […]

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Komphela counting on Bafana experience ahead of Pyramids test

Mamelodi Sundowns assistant coach, Steve Komphela, is counting on the international experience of their Bafana Bafana stars to lead them to their second CAF Champions League title this weekend. Sundowns have a plethora of international stars with them making the bulk of the Bafana squad in recent years. Sundowns are looking to overcome Pyramids in the second leg of CAF Champions League final with the game level at 1-1 from […]

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Dan Corder praised for his take on ‘white genocide’

  South Africans have been heaping TV and radio presenter, Dan Corder, with praise for setting the record straight on the alleged white genocide that Donald Trump has been raising hell about in recent weeks. Corder was part of a panel on Piers Morgan's YouTube show, which included former Solidarity head of policy, Ernst Roets, podcaster Gareth Cliff and journalist Sophie Mokoena. The digital content creator took a swipe at […]

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Activist says selective sympathy undermines fight against GBV

Feminist and human rights activist, Lebo Ramafoko, says the reaction to Olorato Mongale’s murder has exposed society’s bias towards victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Ramafoko says the remarks that she was a slay queen by some South Africans after it emerged that she was killed while on a date with a potential suitor, shows how society believes that certain people deserve sympathy while others don’t – something she feels is a […]

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Social media has emboldened misogynists: Expert

Feminist and human rights activist, Lebogang Ramafoko, says the jokes French President, Emmanuel Macron, is currently being subjected to is an extension of the disrespect his marriage and wife have been exposed to. Ramafoko’s comments come at the back of dozens of memes ,which have surfaced on social media depicting the president as a domestic violence victim and the first lady, Brigitte, as the abuser. French President Emmanuel Macron slap […]

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