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Pirates announce double transfer

Orlando Pirates have announced the departure of defender, Sandile Mthethwa, while also sending midfielder, Katlego Otladisa, out on loan for the remainder of the season. 📰TEAM NEWS 📰 Thank You Sandile 🙏🏾☠️ 💻Full Details: 👉🏾https://t.co/l7yI0lJqV6 ⚫⚪🔴⭐️#OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/IdDQhL3Z0t — Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) December 13, 2024 In a mutual decision, Pirates and Mthethwa parted ways to allow the player to pursue opportunities at a club where he can consistently get playing […]

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Parents urged to destigmatise failure

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is calling for failure to be normalised in order for children to understand that even if they don't progress to the next grade, it's not the end of the world. SADAG says teens and children need to understand that failure is an inevitable process of life. The group's remarks come after two Grade 10 boys from separate schools in the Vhembe East […]

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Concern grows for model who plans to sleep with 1 000 men

Social media users have expressed concern for 23-year-old Lily Phillips as she forges ahead with her plan to sleep with a thousand men in one day. The UK-based model says she wants to become the first woman to accomplish this. @lily_phillipss♬ original sound - Lillian Phillips Phillips, who rose to fame as an OnlyFans star, has raised eyebrows across the world with many questioning her mental state. Some have even […]

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Malema takes swipe at Zuma

EFF leader, Julius Malema, has taken a swipe at MK Party leader, Jacob Zuma, accusing him of abusing the concept of "black unity" for his own gain.  Malema made these remarks while delivering his political report at the EFF's National People's Assembly in Johannesburg, where over 2 000 delegates are gathered to discuss the party's future. Tensions between the EFF and the MK Party (MKP) have been rising, especially after […]

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Breezy’s fans urged not to use their cars to concert

There's already a hive of activity around the Nasrec precinct in Johannesburg, just hours before Chris Brown's much-anticipated concert.   Scores of Breezy fans will be heading to the FNB Stadium on Saturday and Sunday.   Several roads leading to Soweto will be closed from 11 am on Saturday and will re-open on Sunday night after the concert.     JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla, says motorists should anticipate increased traffic volumes […]

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EFF snubs MK Party’s 1st anniversary invite

EFF Secretary-General, Marshall Dlamini, has made it clear that the party won't be attending the MK Party's first anniversary celebrations.  The announcement comes as the EFF prepares for its 3rd National People's Assembly, where new leadership will be elected. According to Dlamini, the EFF never received an invitation, and even if they had, they wouldn't be sending a delegation.  MK party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu, who ditched the EFF for […]

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Poverty blamed for growing trend of people throwing themselves at cars for RAF money

Social rights activist, Isobel Fyre, says government needs to play a bigger role in creating jobs for South Africans to avoid many resorting to underhanded things. Her remarks come as the Road Accident Fund (RAF) warned people against deliberately injuring themselves by throwing themselves at cars in order to claim money. The fund says there has been an increase in this kind of behaviour, which is very concerning and says […]

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Actors’ rights group raises concern over lack of sustainable income in the sector

The South African Guild of Actors says it's disheartening knowing that there is no comfort or reassurance that can be offered to young graduates coming into the industry. The organisation's chairperson, Jack Devnarain, says this is due to the lack of statutory framework for actors that gives them the right to earn a continuous income from their work. Devnarain, who is a leading voice for regulation of the creative industries, […]

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McKenzie steps in to pay Bafana, Banyana bonuses

Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has advanced R5 million to the South African Football Association (SAFA) for the payment of outstanding salaries and bonuses for the Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana teams. Media Statement Department advances R5 million to SAFA for player salaries following reports that the South African Football Association (SAFA) has become cash-strapped to pay player’s salaries ahead of the festive season, DSAC has decided to advance the federation […]

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80 undocumented migrants arrested in Tshwane police raid

Authorities in the City of Tshwane clamped down on several illicit businesses in the capital yesterday, including a hazardous illegal plastic manufacturer supplying some of the country's biggest retailers.  Called Operation Heatwave - the raid saw joint operations by the Tshwane Metro Police Department, Home Affairs and SAPS to stamp out criminality in the metro.  One of the illegal factories, located in Pretoria Wests Industrial Complex, is suspected to be […]

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