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Granny beating teen arrested

The 19-year-old seen in a video violently beating his grandmother has finally been arrested. Police in Kraaifontien were made aware of the incident after the video of the assault went viral on social media with users demanding justice for the gogo. Please find Luvo and arrest him. 💔💔💔@SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/Qgjn4MTCFS — m a s h è s h a 💨 (@_mashesha) July 3, 2024 I know my grandmother was a witch, […]

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Calls mount for CoJ to cancel ‘R200’ electricity surcharge

Pressure is mounting on the City of Joburg to rescind the R200 surcharge, which has sparked a public outcry. Residents have taken to social media, lamenting their already dire economic conditions after City Power announced the introduction of the R200 fee for prepaid customers last week, which will go towards services and network capacity. This means when a customer purchases electricity the R200 will be recovered upfront before any consumption-related […]

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How far is too far with content creation?

Content creator, actress, TV presenter and preacher's wife, Innocent Sadiki, has sparked a debate on how far is too far with content creation. Sadiki came under fire after posting a video of her house burning and her husband comforting her on X. From what we called our Home, we now have NOTHING! Our House burnt down today. Lord you are still our God. We are shuttered 😢😭 We thank God […]

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ANC-DA Gauteng marriage crumbles

The short and shaky marriage between the DA and the ANC, among others, in Gauteng has ended. The DA has decided to withdraw from the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in the province after failed negotiations with the ANC over co-governance. The DA made announced its decision not long after the leadership of the ANC in Gauteng, led by the party's Secretary- General, Fikile Mbalula, articulated the organisation's stance in the […]

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Mzansi shocked by Muvhango’s unexpected end

After 27 years of keeping South Africans captivated the actors from ‘Muvhango’ have taken their final bow as the curtain closed for the last time last night for the popular soapie. The hit TshiVenda language drama, which was the first of its kind in the language, has played on SABC 2 since April 7, 1997. The soapie's loyal viewers took to X, formerly Twitter, to express their shock after learning […]

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Mental illness described as a silent pandemic in SA

Psychologist, Safia Joseph, says South Africans are suffering from a silent pandemic. She was responding to the latest data by Life Health Solutions, which reveals a significant increase in mental challenges in SA corporate. According to the research, staffers with mental health problems end up posing a safety risk to themselves, others or/and their organisations. Joseph says these risks include suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, and financial instability. Mental health risks […]

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Makhadzi says her BET award must serve as beacon of hope

  Multi-award winner, Makhadzi, says she wants her BET award to serve as a beacon of hope for young South Africans. She says her next goal is a Grammy Award. The music sensation landed back in South Africa to a hero's welcome from her family and fans after winning flying the country's flag high at the BETs. The Limpopo-born star won the Best New International Act award at the prestigious […]

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“I said what I said,” says Etzebeth

Springbok lock, Eben Etzebeth, says he was targeted by Irish media after he accused Ireland of being arrogant following last year's World Cup pool match between the sides. Speaking on a podcast in April, the back-to-back Rugby World Cup winner said probably 12 of the 23 players in Ireland's squad said see you guys in the final after the Irish won the Pool B encounter 13-8 in France. Ireland, however, […]

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Persons with disabilities speak out against ‘discrimination’

Students with disabilities at PCD College in Pretoria have filed a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), alleging racism and discrimination. Deaf and hard-of-hearing electrical engineering students claim they're treated differently from their white and able-bodied peers. They say they are forced to do unrelated tasks like farm work and picking up papers. The students claim that this work was not part of their initial learnership agreements […]

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Hlophe’s JSC nomination draws criticism

          Judicial watchdog, Judges Matter, is calling on Parliament to create a Code of Conduct for both the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the Magistrate's Commission. The advocacy group wants measures to be put in place to bar individuals found guilty or implicated in ethical misconduct from serving in the cited commissions. Its call comes hot on the heels of the news that impeached former Western […]

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