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Baton-wielding athlete says she didn’t hit opponent on purpose

A Virginia high school runner, who hit her rival during a race with a baton, has defended herself claiming that she didn't do it deliberately. In a video that has widely shared on social media, an American high school junior, Kaelen Tucker, was running in the Class 3 State Finals for Brookville High School in the 4×200 metre relay at a state indoor championship at Liberty University when Alaila Everett […]

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Political analyst slams McKenzie for continued ‘reckless’ comments

Political analyst, Bongani Mahlangu, says Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, needs to be reminded that his days of playing to the gallery are over. Mahlangu says McKenzie must remember that he is no longer just an opposition leader, but serves in government and, as a result, should refrain from making reckless comments. The analyst's comments come amid public outrage over his X post, complaining about his department's employment profile and later […]

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KZN family appeals for help after losing daughter to suspected GBV

The family and friends of 27-year-old, Zakithi Ndaba, are appealing for help in finding her boyfriend, Aviwe Poswa, who is alleged to be on the run after gunning her down. Poswa is believed to be the last person who saw her alive at her apartment in Sunninghill, Johannesburg, on Friday. The mother of one was found fatally shot on Saturday by a security guard from her complex. Her family had […]

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Amanda Black rubbishes sexual assault claims against Sjava

Some Sjava fans are breathing a sigh of relief after songstress, Amanda Black, refuted claims that she was sexually assaulted by the "Uyena" hitmaker. The rumours began after an old tweet, purportedly from Amanda Black, resurfaced - claiming that Sjava raped her. In an Instagram post, the "Amazulu" hitmaker said she doesn't know where the hearsay came from. While some speculate that Amanda Black is hesitant to speak out, fearing […]

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Family urges those struggling with depression to seek help as it mourns sad end to Ebenhaezer’s life

Late comedian, actor and writer, Ebenhaezer Dibakwane's family says it hopes his passing will serve as a reminder to all South Africans of the need to look out for each other while not neglecting personal mental health. The family confirmed in a statement that the 31-year-old creative took his own life following years of battling depression. "Poignantly, Ebby was well-known for the talent of making people laugh, and yet he […]

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Athol Fugard hailed as a playwright pioneer

South African director and actor, Tony Kgoroge, has hailed globally celebrated playwright, Athol Fugard, as one of the greatest to come out of Mzansi. "Athol Fugard was one of the great playwrights that South Africa produced," says Kgoroge. "He was one person who would make you connect with every character of any of his plays because when he writes he does it for the soul, spirit and understanding," he elaborates. […]

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VAT hike will hurt poor South Africans, warns MKP

MK Party Gauteng Youth Leader, Bonginkosi Khanyile, has warned that increasing VAT by 2% would significantly reduce the buying power of working-class and young people. He made the remarks in Tshwane as the MK Party marched to the National Treasury to protest the rising cost of living. The demonstration comes ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s delayed budget speech on Wednesday, which stalled after GNU partners failed to reach an […]

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Cybercrime expert calls for strict rules on porn sites

Cybercrime and Da Vinci Forensics CEO, Sharon Knowles, says the call by American activist and author, Laila Mickelwait, to have sexual content site, Pornhub, shutdown raises serious concerns about online platforms enabling criminal activity. Mickelwait, who has long called for Pornhub to be shut down, has reignited her bid after 21-year-old, Stephen Lee McIlvenny, was on Friday sentenced to 23 years in prison in the UK on 77 counts for […]

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Nabi wants to settle City score

Kaizer Chiefs coach, Nasreddine Nabi, has urged his team to repeat the character they showed in this past weekend's 3-1 Nedbank Cup quarterfinal win over Stellenbosch FC when they host Cape Town City in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday night at the FNB Stadium. Nabi says Amakhosi must bring a “cup final spirit” in every game from now on, league or cup. Chiefs have a score to settle against City […]

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Condolences won’t bring murdered whistleblowers back: Activist

Social rights activist, Patricia Mashale, has slammed government's slow pace in providing more protection for whistleblowers in the country, saying they live in constant fear. Mashale's remarks come after the killing of Gqeberha activist and entrepreneur, Pamela Mabini. Mabini, who was known for her support of rape and trafficking victims, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in her bakkie on Friday. She blew the whistle on Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotoso, accusing […]

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