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‘Love Island USA’ fans rally behind Olandria after racial slur incident

Some fans of reality show Love Island USA have rallied behind Season 7 star, Olandria Carthen, following an incident involving co-star Huda Mustafa and her boyfriend Louis Russell. During a livestream hosted by Russell, a racial slur was used in reference to Carthen, with both Mustafa and Russell seen briefly laughing it off. The moment quickly drew widespread backlash online, with viewers condemning their reaction as insensitive and dismissive. Carthen […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness claims Cat Matlala funded Sibiya’s son’s wedding

The Madlanga Commission has heard a recording allegedly of controversial businessman and alleged underworld boss, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, claiming he paid R300,000 towards suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya’s son’s wedding. Witness C, a forensic investigator linked to the KwaZulu Natal Political Killings Task Team, presented excerpts of recorded conversations with Matlala made after his arrest in May 2023. Police had arrested Matlala after his car suffered a flat […]

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AKA’s alleged killers in Eswatini abandon extradition fight

Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says the withdrawal of the extradition appeal by Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' alleged killers in Eswatini means the legal process to bring them back to South Africa is almost complete. The National Directorate of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) received a Notice of Abandonment from authorities from the Kingdom of Eswatini  after Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande dropped their bid to block extradition. They had previously approached the courts to […]

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Proteas women make history by securing place in World Cup final

Proteas Women's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, has lauded her side resilience and fighting spirit after South Africa reached their first-ever World Cup final. Wolvaardt led from the front with a magnificent 169 off 143 balls, steering the Proteas to 319/7 in their semi-final clash against England. Her innings, featuring 20 fours and four sixes, anchored the team despite losing key wickets in the middle overs. She received strong support from Tazmin […]

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News of Diddy’s looming release leaves social media divided

Social media users have expressed mixed reactions to the recent announcement that convicted American rap mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs, will be released from prison in May 2028. Combs was sentenced earlier this month to 50 months (over four years) in prison after being found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution, while being acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking. The music mogul was arrested for allegedly running […]

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Mountain View residents skeptical as court approves eviction, city ordered to relocate them by 2027

Residents of Mountain View in Braamfischerville remain skeptical that the City of Johannesburg will honor its commitments following a court ruling that allows mining company DRD Gold Limited to evict them — but only once the City provides alternative accommodation. The residents approached the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday to compel the City to secure suitable land for relocation after the mining company moved to evict them from privately owned […]

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Family of murdered Mamelodi cousins condemn harmful social media posts

The aunt of 22-year-old Tshiamo Moramaga and 21-year-old Baleseng Moramaga, who were fatally shot in Mamelodi over the weekend, has called on social media users to stop spreading false rumours and posting hurtful comments about them. The Moramaga cousins were found dead and dumped on the side of a road, reportedly after a night out. Thirty-eight-year-old Tebogo Mnisi, accused of killing the two women and injuring another male victim, 27-year-old […]

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Seven killed in horrific minibus taxi crash in Bassonia

A horrific minibus taxi crash has claimed the lives of seven people on Comaro Road in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg. The victims - five women and two men, aged between 30 and 45 - died at the scene. According to authorities, a Toyota Quantum’s brakes failed while travelling downhill, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle struck a streetlight before crashing into a tree. Johannesburg Metro Police spokesperson, Xolani […]

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Experts says State’s bid to appeal Omotoso’s acquittal has prospects to succeed

  Legal Resources Centre advocate, Sheldon Magardie, says the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) bid to appeal the acquittal of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso could lead to a retrial if the Supreme Court of Appeal finds that the trial judge made legal errors. The NPA returned to the Gqeberha High Court this week, seeking leave to appeal Omotoso’s acquittal. This follows Judge Irma Schoeman’s earlier dismissal of the State’s request for clarification […]

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Madlanga Commission | Firearm linked to DJ Sumbody, Armand Swart tied to multiple killings

A South African Police Service (SAPS) senior ballistics analyst, Captain Solomon Modisane, revealed on Tuesday that DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos, and businessman Don Tindleni were all killed with the same AK47. Modisane, a former PKTT member, testified virtually at the Madlanga Commission today, and explained that the firearm left unique microscopic marks on bullets and cartridge cases, allowing investigators to link the murders. "So in paragraph nine which is my […]

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