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Africa’s youth demand change as old-guard leaders face scrutiny

International relations expert, Advocate Sipho Mantula, says Africa’s challenge of aging leaders clinging to power for decades stems from a combination of political manipulation and voter behaviour. His remarks come amid renewed debate over long-serving presidents, such as Cameroon’s Paul Biya, and Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU-PF's proposal to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term until 2030. On Monday, Cameroon's Constitutional Council confirmed that the 92-year-old Biya, had secured an eighth consecutive […]

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Durban father demands justice after twins’ lift shaft tragedy

A Durban father, Khaya Dlamini, says he is struggling to get answers from Homii Lifestyle Management as he seeks justice for his twins. Dlamini joined a protest outside the Homii residential building on Dr Pixley KaSeme Street, where hundreds of people and representatives from various organisations gathered to demand accountability. His eight-year-old twins, Aphelele and Aphile, reportedly fell from the fourth floor to the basement while playing in the building’s […]

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Madlanga Commission | Ballistics expert flags irregularities in Swart murder probe

  Ballistics expert, Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela, has raised serious concerns about a possible breach of protocol at the Pretoria ballistics laboratory during investigations into the murder of Vereeniging engineer, Armand Swart. Swart was gunned down in what investigators believe was a botched hit, allegedly orchestrated by businessman Katiso "KT" Molefe, in a case of mistaken identity after an employee at Q-Tech flagged irregularities at Transnet. Molefe is believed to be […]

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‘Cat’ Matlala to spend more time behind bars

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has once again lost his bid for freedom. The High Court in Johannesburg on Monday dismissed his application challenging the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court decision to deny him bail. Matlala, accused of orchestrating a botched attack on his ex-girlfriend and media personality, Tebogo Thobejane, which left her injured and a friend with a serious spinal injury — had requested R100,000 bail with house arrest conditions. The […]

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Activists urge Social Development to reconsider decision on Baby savers

Activists from Child Protection Services and Baby Savers SA held a peaceful protest at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Friday, opposing a proposed amendment to the Children’s Act that would criminalise the use of baby savers. The groups are calling on the Department of Social Development (DSD) to withdraw the proposed change, warning it could endanger more newborns by removing a safe alternative for desperate mothers. Earlier this month, […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness C says Matlala bragged about SAPS ties

Witness C says Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, bragged about having close ties with senior SAPS officials during a search of his residence. Testifying anonymously before the Madlanga Commission on Friday, the witness detailed his encounter with the attempted murder suspect — accused of embedding himself within the upper ranks of the police. Matlala is also suspected of orchestrating the 2024 kidnapping of Pretoria businessman and farmer, Jerry Boshoga, who vanished in […]

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Joburg issues smart permits to formalise informal trading in the CBD

Johannesburg informal traders say they can finally breathe a sigh of relief after being officially granted trading permits, ending months of alleged harassment by metro police. In an effort to curb lawlessness and illegal trading, the City has issued the first batch of 40 smart trading permits in the CBD — each with a QR code that can only be scanned by authorised city officials to monitor compliance. This comes […]

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Motorists warned of delays amid G20 ‘dry run’ in GP this weekend

Several major roads across Gauteng will be closed to traffic between Friday and Saturday, for a dry run, ahead of next month’s G20 summit. World leaders will gather in Johannesburg to discuss pressing global challenges and promote economic growth and collaboration. Motorists are urged to plan in advance and use alternative routes, as high-security roads such as the N1, N3, and R24 will be affected. The joint operation will take […]

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Kanye West voices concerns over daughter North’s social media presence

Some social media users have rallied behind American rapper and designer, Kanye West, over his concerns about his daughter, North West, being active on social media, particularly TikTok. This follows a recent video of the 12-year-old wearing black grills, fake tattoos, and blue contact lenses, which drew widespread criticism online. Many users have blamed her mother, Kim Kardashian, for allowing the pre-teen’s mature style and online presence. https://www.tiktok.com/@screenshothq/video/7564081767569755414?q=NORTH%20WEST%20VIDEO&t=1761233063230 An old […]

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Madlanga Commission | KT Molefe’s son and nephew on the run

Witness B has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Katiso 'KT' Molefe's nephew, Lucky, and his son, Thapelo, have been on the run since December last year. Molefe is accused of orchestrating the 2024 murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart — believed to have been a case of mistaken identity after a whistleblower at Q-Tech flagged irregularities at Transnet. According to Witness B, arrest warrants were issued simultaneously in […]

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