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Panga-wielding Mboro charged with kidnapping

A dramatic turn of events in the contentious custody battle between controversial Pastor, Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng, and his son's in-laws has seen the self-proclaimed prophet charged with kidnapping. The church leader, who made headlines after storming a Katlehong primary school with a panga and forcibly removing his grandchildren, made his first appearance at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Mboro's actions at the school sparked widespread outrage, with angry […]

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Truter returns to Richards Bay

Richards Bay FC have announced the appointment of Brandon Truter as the club's new head coach after they parted ways with Vusimuzi Vilakazi earlier this week. The club made the announcement this afternoon after Truter was spotted at the King Shaka International Airport by the media. β€œRichards Bay Football Club would like to announce the appointment of Brandon Truter as the Club’s new Head Coach for the season 2024/2025 with […]

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Kani hails mam’Connie as ‘such a graceful lady’

Tributes continue to pour in for veteran actress, Connie Chiume. The multi-award-winning actress passed away at Garden City Hospital at the age of 72 yesterday. Mme Connie or mam'Connie, as she was affectionately known, had a career spanning close to five decades. The icon made an indelible mark in the creative industry, gracing the screens from the early 90s. She will be remembered for her prominent roles on soapies such […]

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Psira considering legal action against Libyans’ ‘military’ trainers

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (Psira) says it's considering legal action against the services providers and individuals linked to the illegal military training camp that made headlines in Mpumalanga last month. Psira held a media briefing today to update the public on their investigations on the alleged secret military camp that was discovered in White River, where 95 Libyans were arrested. The Libyan nationals, who are accused of contravening […]

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Operation Dudula threatens to disrupt Miss SA finale

Political party, Operation Dududula, has defended its call for the removal of Miss SA contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, from the pageant. The party says the 23-year-old doesn't embody the core values of South Africa and can't therefore be considered to be an ambassador for the country. The party's spokesperson, Zandile Dabula, says they will be marching to the Miss SA Organisation's offices on Friday, the eve of the finals of the […]

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Hyballa saddened by Mokwana’s exit

  Sekhukhune United coach, Peter Hyballa, has expressed sadness over the loss of Bafana Bafana winger, Elias Mokwana to Tunisian giants, Esperance de Tunis. Mokwana joined four-time African champions on a three-year deal, which reportedly set the club back by R7.3 million in transfer fees. Esperance warded off competition from Kaizer Chiefs for the 24-year-old’s services. Hyballa says he will now focus on the players he has at his disposal. […]

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South Africa mourns passing of an icon

South Africa is mourning the death of one of the country's great actresses, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Connie Chiume. Thank you for being such an amazing iconic actress we enjoyed watching on our screens for all those years. THANK YOU.πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ•ŠπŸ•Š#RIPConnieChiume πŸ’”πŸ•Š pic.twitter.com/X5H2rUWJ3w pic.twitter.com/sJ1NJ4fQrB β€” Pedi-Boy-from-Limpopo(Gravity_de_boi_Rsa)πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί (@Tshepixo__21) August 6, 2024 The 72-year-old Black Panther star and filmmaker died at a Johannesburg hospital today. In a short statement, her family asks for privacy […]

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Young Zimbabweans call for unity to dislodge Zanu-PF’s hegemony

Young Zimbabwean activists have called on their fellow compatriots, living in South Africa, to come out of hiding and join the fight against the oppressive regime back home. Today, they took to the streets of Pretoria to protest recent passport price hikes, which they say could prevent many young Zimbabweans from affording their documents. A member of the Zimbabwe Youth Alliance, Tino Maclean, has described the harrowing experiences of young […]

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Mboro’s church burnt to ashes

Controversial Pastor Mboro's Incredible Happenings Church has been reduced to ashes in Katlehong, in Ekurhuleni. Aggrieved community members, led by school children, torched the church, expressing their frustration over the lack of urgency from the police. Mboro, whose real name is Paseka Motsoeneng, came under fire yesterday after he stormed Matshidiso Primary School in what is believed to have been a custody dispute between his family and that of his […]

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Expert says sewage contamination unlikely amid Fleurhof water scare

Amid growing concerns over water quality in Fleurhof, Johannesburg, Water Infrastructure Expert, Carin Bosman, says it's unlikely that the water has been contaminated with sewage. Residents have been complaining about murky tap water with a smell of human waste since Thursday. They suspect the problem started when maintenance workers unknowingly contaminated the water with sewage while fixing pipes. Despite Johannesburg Water's assurances that the water is safe, residents feel trapped […]

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