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Young Thug’s release sparks anticipation for new bangers

Hip-hop lovers have flooded social media with posts of celebration following the release of American grammy award winning rapper, Jeffery Lamar Williams, popularly known as Young Thug. The world after hearing that Young Thug is FREE pic.twitter.com/KrJccL1Y4k — 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 (@xJahstin) October 31, 2024 they could never keep a man with this much talent locked up, the music we’re about to get from young thug gonna feed us for generations pic.twitter.com/fenr6fzdob […]

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JLo snubs question about Diddy

Amid the legal woes that Hip Hop mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, is facing, former girlfriend Jennifer Lopez was caught by surprise when someone asked her about him. Affectionately known as JLo, the singer and actress seems to be distancing herself from the rapper. She stormed out of the venue where she was signing autographs after one of the fans asked her opinion about the Diddy sex scandal. The 55-year-old was […]

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Kodwa not off the hook yet

The office of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) says it will be reviewing the decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to withdraw charges against former Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa.  Kodwa and his co-accused walked out of court free men earlier after successfully convincing prosecutors to have the charges against them dropped. He was accused of receiving R1.6 million bribes during his tenure as […]

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Malema is behind my expulsion: Mphahlele

Expelled EFF Student Command member, Kganki Mphahlele, says his expulsion is less about ideological differences but more about a vendetta waged by the party's president. In a letter from the Student Command's acting secretary, Mphahlele is accused of publicly insulting and defaming the EFF and its leaders. It is alleged that he used his social media account to bring the organisation into disrepute. The second-year student at the University of […]

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Sex-for-jobs scandal rocks Mabuyane’s office

Politician and activist, Anele Mda, is calling on authorities to widen their scope in the investigation into the sex for jobs scandal that has rocked the Eastern Cape government. Mda alleges that there are interns in the office of the Premier who have been subjected to abuse of power by having to sleep their way up. This follows allegations against Thandolwethu Manda, the head of the Eastern Cape's Public Works […]

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Soweto Marathon, Carling Cup clash could’ve been avoided

Soweto Marathon Race Director, Danny Blumberg, admits that staging the race on the same weekend Kaizer Chiefs take on Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB Stadium should have been avoided. The race takes place on Sunday, a few hours after the Carling Knockout quarterfinal clash at the in the same precinct in Nasrec, south of Johannesburg. The Soweto Marathon was declared officially opened on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. "I think […]

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Amantle’s family demands no bail for her alleged killer

The family of six-year-old Amantle Samane, who was brutally murdered in Orlando, Soweto, is demanding no bail for the man accused of her killing.  Amantle was laid to rest at Olifantsvlei Cemetery yesterday, leaving behind a community in grief. The 24-year-old who is accused of her murder is a Mozambican national. He allegedly lured Amantle to a shack just metres away from her home, where the horrific crime took place.  […]

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Activists urge government to act against identity theft

The dark cloud hanging over Chidimma Aditshina seemingly refuses to go away even after she left South Africa and went on to win the Miss Nigeria Universe. As the race to the Miss Universe heats up, South Africans who believe she is not fit to represent the nations of the world have taken it up to themselves to appeal to the conscience of the Miss Universe organisers and ask that […]

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South Africans slam Babina Noko defender for ‘messing up’ his life

South Africans say the Sekhukhune United player, who was involved in a  deadly car accident, has fumbled the bag because of his recklessness. The Babina Noko defender, Shaun Mogaila, is facing various charges, including culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving after a nine-year-old girl died in a crash he was involved in on Wednesday. In a dashcam video that has been shared widely on social media, a black BMW, reportedly […]

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Traditional leaders cited as key in fight against GBV

Gender-based violence (GBV) activists have urged traditional leaders to take the lead in ending harmful cultural practices that may be perpetuating violence against women and girls in the SADC region.  During a recent gathering in Johannesburg, activists, scholars, and civil action groups came together to identify tangible solutions to GBV. The panel found that traditional practices such as ukuthwala (the abduction of women and girls for marriage), virginity testing and […]

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