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Cape Town City sack Mushin

Cape Town City have parted ways with interim coach, Muhsin Ertugral. Ertugral was initially appointed as  technical director and interim coach in January after Eric Tinkler, who's now at Sekhukhune United, was sacked. The Turk's tenure started on a high with victories over both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. His lucky streak continued with him even winning the PSL Coach of the Month in January. But results have been disappointing […]

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Expert questions timing of IPID’s probe into Mkhwanazi

Crime expert, Calvin Rafadi, has raised concerns over the timing of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's (IPID) investigation into Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Rafadi says it's odd that it comes amid two crucial positions, the head of the Hawks and national police commissioner, that are set to be filled soon, and mounting pressure on who will assume the roles.  Mkhwanazi's name has emerged as one of the people being touted for the […]

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Ex-congregants say rape-accused pastor Zondo is a ‘cult leader’

As rape-accused church leader, Stephen Zondo, prepares to return to the Pretoria High Court today, ex-congregants have described him as a cult leader who brainwashed worshippers.  The Rivers of Living Water Church leader is accused of sexually assaulting several women who were his staff and church members.  Zondo faces 10 counts of rape for allegedly preying on them under the pretense of private prayer sessions.  The earliest charge dates back […]

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Cannabis activists up in arms over ban

Cannabis rights activist have slammed the Health Department's decision to ban the import, manufacture and sale of any foods containing cannabis and cannabis products in the country. Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, this week gazetted regulations of the ban, which will also affect legal items like hemp seed oil and flour. The decision has left business owners reeling and worried about the impact on their businesses and potential job losses. Speaking […]

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Players are not machines: Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, has cried foul over his side's crunch Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates being played on Sunday and not Saturday. Cardoso says Saturday would have given some of his players a day to rest before reporting for national team camps. Ronwen Williams, Grant Kekana, Aubrey Modiba, Khuliso Mudau, Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas, Jayden Adams and Thapelo Morena are in the Bafana squad for 2026 World […]

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Nota pens scathing letter to SAHRC

Controversial media personality and podcaster, Nhlamulo Baloyi, popularly known as Nota, has filed a scathing letter to South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in response to the Chapter 9 institution's letter of demand it recently sent him. The SAHRC in Gauteng wrote to Baloyi on Wednesday, demanding that he makes a public apology and pay damages, among others, for the eyebrow raising comments he recently made on The Hustlers' Corner […]

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Troops’ safety must be prioritised during DRC withdrawal: SANDU

The South African National Defence Union (SANDU) stresses that the withdrawal of troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must be carried out with the utmost caution. The organisation expressed hope that negotiations are underway to ensure an orderly and secure withdrawal. Yesterday, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced the phased termination of its mission in the conflict-ridden DRC. Soldiers from South Africa, Malawi, and Tanzania have been […]

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Broos shocked at Ndamane’s passport predicament

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, is not able to hide his disappointment at TS Galaxy centreback Khulumani Ndamane who's missing out on a debut national call-up because he does not have a passport. Broos says the 20-year-old had enough time to get his passport from when the initial preliminary squad was announced last week Tuesday. He made the remarks while announcing his final squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers […]

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Activist urges youth to reject criminals as their role models

Anti-crime activist, Calvin Rafadi, has called on young people to stop idolising criminals, a behaviour he believes is fuelling high crime rates in communities.  His comments follow today’s Operation Shanela raids in Soshanguve, where police are battling issues like car theft, drug abuse, and the illegal alcohol trade. Rafadi expressed grave concern, stating that Soshanguve has become a crime hotspot.  He emphasised the need for ongoing police operations, especially as […]

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Experts reflect on SA’s societal shifts and evolving attitudes on marriage

Cultural expert, Dr Gugu Mazibuko, says steep lobola prices; young women prioritising education and climbing the corporate ladder are some of the contributing factors to the decline in marriage within the black community. According to a recent Stats SA report, the number of South Africans getting legally married has plummeted from 35.6% in 1996 to 23.8% in 2022. The white community is leading the pack of those who still believe […]

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