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Why this 22-year-old chef believes South African cuisine rivals the world’s best

At just 22, Johannesburg-born chef, Sandiso Skota, is carving out his own lane in South Africa's culinary scene, using social media to showcase his creativity and celebrate local flavours. Known online as EVERYDAYCHEFSTORIES, Skota says his journey into the kitchen began with an unexpected source of inspiration, celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay. "My love for cooking honestly came from watching Gordon Ramsay's Boiling Point. I watched it for the first time […]

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Government may have failed to uphold food safety standards: Gcaleka

Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, says government and its entities may have failed in their constitutional duty to protect consumers and uphold food safety standards, following a series of deaths linked to contaminated food products in recent years. Gcaleka briefed the media today on her office's ongoing investigations into food safety regulations and hygiene standards in the informal business sector, including spaza shops, hawkers and other food preparation premises. The […]

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Adams’ teammates, coaches and loved ones pay tribute at emotional memorial

Teammates, coaches, friends and loved ones of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams, delivered moving tributes during a memorial service for the late midfield maestro on Thursday. Adams was found dead at a residence in Cape Town, on Saturday, just days after returning from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Sundowns players and coaching staff joined Adams' family at the Stellenbosch Town Hall to celebrate the […]

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Madlanga Commission | Padayachee questioned over investigation into Crime Intelligence officials

The Madlanga Commission has heard that Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) senior investigator, Colonel Brian Padayachee, issued a subpoena in February last year to the National Police Commissioner for the security clearance and vetting files of Crime Intelligence head, Dumisani Khumalo and his co-accused. This is despite evidence before the commission suggesting that, at the time, Padayachee's investigation was focused on the alleged irregular appointment of Brigadier, Tebogo Mokwele, within […]

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South Africa mourns screen and theatre legend Seputla Sebogodi

South Africa’s entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor, Seputla Sebogodi, who died on Wednesday evening following complications related to diabetes.  His family confirmed his passing in a statement on Thursday, describing it as an "immense loss". Sebogodi became a household name through his portrayal of Kenneth Mashaba in the soap opera Generations, but his career extended far beyond television. Over several decades, he delivered memorable performances in […]

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Marble Towers owner and Joburg strike court-backed deal to avert further demolition

The City of Johannesburg and Marble Towers owner, Goldenrod Group, have reached a court-backed agreement aimed at resolving compliance issues at the building, bringing their latest legal dispute to a temporary close. The agreement, made an order of the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday, follows urgent proceedings after the City demolished what it described as illegally erected trading structures at Marble Towers earlier this week. Under the agreement, the City […]

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Impeachment committee says its work will continue despite court challenge

Chairperson of the Parliament's Impeachment Committee, Makashule Gana, says the committee's work will continue despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's legal challenge. His remarks come after the Western Cape High Court reserved judgment in the Ramaphosa's urgent application to interdict the impeachment proceedings against him. The President approached the courts, arguing that the parliamentary process should be suspended pending the outcome of his review application challenging the Section 89 independent panel's report, […]

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Joburg presses ahead with Marble Towers demolition after alleged court order breach

The City of Johannesburg has pressed ahead with the demolition of illegal trading structures at Marble Towers, saying it had exhausted every legal avenue before acting against traders and the building owner, who allegedly continued operating in defiance of a court order. City officials say Wednesday's operation follows months of inspections, enforcement notices and legal proceedings after the building was declared unsafe and non-compliant with municipal by-laws. They allege the […]

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SCA clears the way for NPA to appeal Omotoso acquittal

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has secured a significant legal victory after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) granted it leave to appeal the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho. The ruling revives one of South Africa’s most high-profile gender-based violence cases. Omotoso and his co-accused were acquitted in April 2025 after spending nearly eight years in custody awaiting the conclusion of […]

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Madlanga Commission | Carrim allegedly spotted in Cape Town while reportedly receiving hospital treatment

Madlanga Commission evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, says controversial North West businessman, Suliman Carrim, was allegedly seen having lunch with friends in Cape Town. The claim comes despite Carrim's legal team informing the commission that he is unwell and receiving medical treatment in hospital. Advocate Chaskalson told the commission that Carrim's legal team submitted another medical certificate on Tuesday, indicating that he would be unable to appear for his scheduled […]

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