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“Xolani Khumalo is doing the Lord’s work,” says McKenzie as support pour in for anti-drug show host

Minority party, Patriotic Alliance, has added its voice in support of the host of Moja Love's anti-drug show, Sizokuthola, Xolani Khumalo. Party leader, Gayton McKenzie, says the PA stands with Khumalo who is cleaning the streets of drugs - a feat that law enforcement agencies should be doing. McKenzie's remarks come amid investigations into the death of Robert Varrie, an alleged drug dealer who died after the crew's visit to […]

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No room for error for Banyana

Banyana Banyana can ill afford to put a foot wrong in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup if they are to achieve their goal of reaching the group stages of the tournament for the first time in their history. Following South Africa's demoralising 2-1 defeat to 3rd ranked Sweden on Sunday morning in Group G, the task of making it out of the group was made a bit more arduous […]

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Putco passengers robbed at gunpoint

Putco passengers have been robbed of their belongings in three separate incidents in Soshanguve this morning.  It is reported that the occupants were held at gunpoint and robbed of their cell phones.  Putco says while one of the company's drivers sustained a gunshot wound to the hand, all passengers were left unharmed.  The Bus company's spokesperson, Lindokuhle Xulu, says they've reported all three incidents to the police.  "We call on […]

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Tunnel likely to collapse any time discovered along Bree and Loveday streets

The City of Joburg has warned that a tunnel, which may collapse at any given time, has been discovered along Lilian Ngoyi, formerly known as Bree Street, and Loveday streets. The blast that killed one person on Wednesday occurred at Lilian Ngoyi. City Manager, Floyd Brink, has urged the public to refrain from entering the areas that have been closed off. The warning comes amid the confirmation that a gas […]

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SAFA appoints new women’s football chief

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has appointed Romaney Pinnock as the Head of Women’s Football. Pinnock is the Founding Director of the Cape Town-based women’s club, Badgers Football Academy, and has worked as a management consultant for over 10 years. She also holds a FIFA Master in the Management, Law and Humanities of Sport, an MSc with a focus on Ecotoxicology from the University of Siena, and a Medical […]

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Three possible causes of Joburg explosion identified

The City of Joburg says its engineers have pinned down three possible causes of the deadly blast that claimed one life on Wednesday. At least 48 other people were injured in the explosion which saw vehicles, mostly taxis, flip over in split seconds. The devastating incident has resulted in Lilian Ngoyi Street formerly known as Bree Street closing. Joburg's City Manager, Floyd Brink, announced the three possible causes at a […]

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Boks gear up for Pumas

The Springboks got their preparations for their last 2023 Rugby Championship match started on Thursday in Pretoria. Jacques Nienaber's charges were beaten 35-20 by New Zealand at Eden Park last week and will need their foes Australia to do them a favour and beat the All Blacks if they are to have a chance of winning the championship. Nienaber, however, says last week's defeat does not change their plans of […]

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ANCWL urged to include young women in its leadership structure

As the ANC Women's League (ANCWL) prepares to address the nation on its state of readiness for this weekend's 13th National Conference, political analyst, Asanda Ngoasheng, has raised concern about the intergenerational conflict facing the league. She says the priorities that the older generation thinks the league should focus on are different to those of the younger generation. The ANCWL has committed itself to finally hosting the conference this weekend, […]

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Cause of Bree Street explosion still a mystery

Authorities are still scrambling for answers into the cause of Wednesday's Bree Street explosion, which claimed the life of one person and left 48 others injured. It is reported that community members in the Joburg CBD were greeted by a loud noise as the famous Bree Street ripped open and taxis started flipping over. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the gas company, eGoli Gas, and Sasol have been roped in […]

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Zandile Khumalo returns to the hot seat after Wednesday’s chest pain complaint

The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes this morning after it was prematurely adjourned yesterday following a request from the state. This after state witness, Zandile Khumalo, told the court she was not feeling well. While granting the state's request, Judge Ratha Mokgoathleng expressed his reservations with the state's move. He urged prosecutors and the witness to get their act together and refrain from causing any further delays to the matter. He’s […]

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