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Madlanga Commission | Adams alleges Crime Intelligence supplied weapon, vehicle in Magaqa murder

National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and suspended Member of Parliament (MP), Fadiel Adams, has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Crime Intelligence officials allegedly supplied the firearm and vehicle used in the murder of former African National Congress (ANC) Youth League secretary-general, Sindiso Magaqa. Adams made the allegations while presenting his statement to the commission on Wednesday, claiming that a man he identifies as Magaqa’s killer has repeatedly attempted, […]

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MAQ Real Households Of Jozi Competition

Share your funniest dishwashing day mishap in the comments section of Y’c competition post for the MAQ Homecare post for a chance to win R1 500.. We've all had dishwashing day disasters from dropping and breaking your favourite mug to discovering a burnt pot that just won't come clean. Some are frustrating, and some are downright hilarious. COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS Below are the standard terms and conditions applicable to […]

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Wolvaardt to lead young Proteas squad in Zim

The Proteas Women will tour Zimbabwe for the first time, with the two sides preparing to lock horns in their maiden T20I series. Regular captain, Laura Wolvaardt, will lead a youthful South African squad, featuring three uncapped players. Seamer, Caitlin Wyngaard, has earned her maiden call-up after impressing for the SA Emerging Women during the recent tour of Bangladesh. The 21-year-old will be joined by former SA U19 Women star, […]

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DJ Warras murder case delayed again as Majola’s legal fees threaten trial

A dispute over legal fees has led to yet another postponement in the murder trial of, Victor Majola, who is accused of masterminding the murder of media personality, Warrick 'DJ Warras' Stock. Majola’s lawyer, Piet Du Plessis, told the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday that his firm has so far acted only in an advisory capacity and has not received the financial backing needed to commit to a trial expected […]

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Chidimma calls for spirit of Ubuntu, claims she’s being targeted

Former Miss Universe Nigeria and Miss South Africa contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, maintains that she was born in South Africa, while accusing authorities of unfairly targeting her. Her immigration status remains uncertain after the Cape Town Regional Court postponed judgment in her deportation case. Adetshina who believes that there's an attempt to make an example out of her, briefly appeared in court today and will return for judgment on 27 February […]

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Ramaphosa objects to Madonsela appointment as impeachment evidence leader

President Cyril Ramaphosa has thrown another spanner into Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process, objecting to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela, as the committee’s preferred evidence leader. In a letter submitted on Tuesday to the Speaker of the National Assembly and the chairperson of the impeachment committee, Ramaphosa argued that Madonsela presents a potential conflict of interest that could undermine his ability to lead evidence impartially. The President referred to […]

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Red Bull Half Court

Red Bull Half Court is bringing the energy of global streetball back to South Africa, with the fast-paced 3-on-3 basketball tournament culminating in the South African National Final in Johannesburg on 22 August 2026. It’s more than basketball; the event brings together sport, street culture, music, style and community as some of the country’s best ballers compete for the opportunity to represent South Africa at the Red Bull Half Court […]

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Family bragging rights on the line for Williams

Springbok scrumhalf, Grant Williams, will have some extra motivation when the world champions face the All Blacks in the first of four Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tests on Saturday, with several members of his family members supporting New Zealand. Support for the All Blacks grew among some South Africans during apartheid, when racial segregation saw many people of colour support opposition sporting teams. Williams says the divided loyalties have not created […]

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Madlanga Commission | Chats reveal alleged illegal deals using SAPS brand

The Madlanga Commission on Tuesday turned its focus to WhatsApp messages that allegedly suggest that detained South African Police Service (SAPS), Sergeant Fannie Nkosi and the late taxi boss Jothan "Mswazi" Msibi, were attempting to sell "grabber technology" to eSwatini. The messages, exchanged between Msibi, Nkosi and a cellphone expert known to the commission as Shaun Jacobs, were presented as evidence during the proceedings. The technology was allegedly being sourced […]

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Electricity pricing overhaul promises greater transparency for consumers

As South Africa moves further away from the era of load shedding and load reduction, the focus is shifting to another pressing concern for households and businesses: the cost of keeping the lights on. Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says load reduction has already been eliminated in seven of the country’s nine provinces, well ahead of the department’s October target. He says the remaining load reduction in Gauteng and […]

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