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The country’s official opposition party, the MK Party (MKP) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) took to the streets of Pretoria, slamming Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the country. The organisations accuse the Ukrainian President of being a Western puppet with blood dripping hands. MKP National Spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlhela, believes that Zelenskyy is an illegitimate president who is carrying NATO's mandate. Zelenskyy met with President Cyril Ramaphosa today to discuss bilateral […]

The 2020 Olympic semi-finalist, Gift Leotlela, narrowly edged out his training mate, Bayanda Walaza, in the South African national championships 100m final to be crowned South Africa's new Sprint king. Leotlela gave everyone a reminder of what he could produce with a sub-10 (9.99) run in the men's 100m final at the 2025 Athletics South Africa Senior Track and Field Championships on Thursday afternoon in Potchefstroom, North West. The 26-year-old […]

Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says Donald Trump bit off more than he could chew when he unleashed a global tariff war. While many were still dissecting and digesting his decision to implement a 90-day pause on tariffs against various countries who did not retaliate to Washington's provocative tariff hikes, he has now made an about turn on China. Following an American initiated tit-for-tat battle with Beijing, he's now indicated […]

Amapiano star Mpho Lebajoa, popularly known as Scotts Maphuma, has hit back at fans who've accused him of being difficult for not wanting to take pictures with fans. In the latest episode of the L-Tido Podcast, Scott Maphuma explains that he is an introvert and prefers to have a normal life without constant interruptions. Although he doesn't mind taking pictures with fans, he expressed the desire for some privacy. Maphuma […]

Calls for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's head continue to mount despite the reversal of the proposed 0.5% VAT hike. South Africans woke up to some good news that VAT will remain at 15% following the National Treasury's consultation with various political parties on finding alternatives. In an unprecedented move, the tabling of the national budget in Parliament was postponed from February to March. The contentious budget was later passed in […]

 Senior researcher at the University of Cape Town's Children's Institute, Lucy Jamieson, says teachers need to understand that what learners are exposed to in school shapes how they view the world.  According to the researcher, a significant portion of children's social development occurs in the school environment.  She was reacting to the 2023 brutal beating of Katlego Kgoele, allegedly, by his school principal. The scandal came to light after an […]

Grade 10 learner, Katlego Kgoele, is demanding justice. The Madisong Secondary School learner’s 2023 image showing the aftermath of his beating, allegedly, from the school’s principal, Bethuel Mooka, has gone viral on social media. It was apparently leaked by his schoolmate who is fed-up of Mooka’s alleged reign of terror. According to 17-year-old Kgoele, the justice he seeks is not for only him but also from all his schoolmates who […]

Political analyst, Dirk Kotze, says the apparent assassination attempt on Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, shouldn't be downplayed and should be viewed with concern. Yesterday, police boss, General Fannie Masemola, confirmed that the Deputy President's car was shot at amid skeptisism over its veracity. According to Masemola, while the ballistics report has been concluded, a probe into the matter is ongoing. Mashatile was returning from an ANC NEC meeting in Boksburg this […]

The family of slain Walter Sisulu University student, Sisonke Mbolekwa, says the autopsy report confirms he was shot from behind. Family spokesperson, Ncedo Kolanisi, condemned the brutality of the incident, saying it’s clear the 24-year-old was trying to retreat when he was gunned down. Mbolekwa was among scores of students protesting against poor living conditions on campus when he was murdered. Several other students were injured in the confrontation. The […]

Young people in Mamelodi, Pretoria, say they are tired of crime and living in fear. They've slammed the rampant crime in the area, accusing the police of being complicit and incompetent. They claim the men and women in blue exacerbate the problem as they are also involved in criminality. "We are having high crime in Mamelodi so far and it is affecting us as youth and students in Mamelodi. The […]