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Drake’s defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar diss dismissed

American rapper, Drake, has lost his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” The Canadian artist had sued Universal Music Group, accusing it of publishing and promoting the Grammy-winning track in which Lamar controversially labelled him a 'certified pedophile'. Drake alleged that the track tarnished his reputation and affected the value of his brand. However, a US district judge ruled that the […]

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‘Implicated officials should respond to authorities, not seek media sympathy’, says expert

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, has warned that senior officials implicated by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi risk damaging their credibility by engaging with the media, while investigations are ongoing. He cautions that their public statements could further weaken their legal standing. "I think there is a misunderstanding on the part of those whose names are being raised in the chief testimony or in the chief evidence of General Nhlanhla Nkhwanazi. […]

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Tshwane Civic Movements threaten national shutdown over youth unemployment

Several civic organisations in Tshwane are calling for a nationwide shutdown of BMW's manufacturing plants, claiming it is the only way their demands for job opportunities—particularly for South African youth—will be heard. Rea Aga Community Projects (RACP), Impact Forum by Millennium Support Services (IFMSS), and the PCC (Progressive Civics Congress), operating under the United Civic Movement (UCM) banner, held a media briefing in Soshanguve today to address the country’s escalating […]

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We’re not thinking about FIFA deduction: Williams

Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams, says the team is fully focused on securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they prepare for Friday evening’s crucial Group C clash against Zimbabwe. The Warriors will host Bafana at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban due to a lack of suitable facilities in Zimbabwe. A win against Zimbabwe — followed by another against Rwanda in Mbombela on Tuesday — would put […]

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SIU raids Sandton mansion of businessman linked to R2.3 billion Tembisa Hospital scandal

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has raided the alleged residence of businessman Hangwani Maumela, who has been implicated in the R2.3 billion Tembisa Hospital fraud and corruption scandal. The property — reportedly featuring a car wash and barber shop — is located in the affluent suburb of Sandhurst, Sandton. According to an SIU report, Maumela who is also President Cyril Ramaphosa's nephew, is alleged to have led a syndicate that […]

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Ceasefire a step forward, not the end of war: Expert

  International relations expert, Professor Brooks Spector, says that while the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas marks a significant step, it should be viewed as the beginning of a process rather than the end of the war. Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire aimed at ending the more than two-year-long deadly conflict. More than 67,000 people have been killed since the start […]

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Action Society slams delay in Mashatile VIP Protection assault case as an ‘evasion of justice’

The case involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP protection unit has been postponed yet again — after the presiding magistrate fell ill. On Thursday, the Randburg Magistrates’ Court was expected to deliver judgment on a Section 174 application brought by eight police officers accused of assaulting the occupants of a VW Polo in July 2023. The officers, who served in Mashatile’s protection detail, are seeking to have the case dismissed, […]

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Taxi industry embraces cashless future despite critisicm

The South African National Taxi Council in Gauteng (SANTACO) says it is ready to adopt automated fare collection systems, citing safety as the main reason for the shift. SANTACO’s statement comes in response to social media backlash against Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, who recently renewed calls for cashless payments in the taxi industry. Lesufi took to X, to highlight the benefits of cashless transactions for both commuters and operators. However, […]

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Government resolves education assistant payment crisis

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarhube, says those responsible for the administrative failures that led delayed stipend payments for thousands of teacher assistants, will be held accountable. Speaking at a joint media briefing with the Department of Employment and Labour in Pretoria, Gwarube addressed the widespread frustration caused by September’s payment delays under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI). Her remarks come as there were delays in September payments to education […]

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Error strewn SPAR Proteas made to pay

SPAR Proteas head coach, Jenny van Dyk, is not making any excuses after her side’s heavy 67–40 defeat to world champions Australia in the second match of their three-Test series in Wollongong. The Proteas made costly errors which the world champions capitalised on and made them pay dearly, and with that clinched the series with a game to spare with the final match scheduled for Sunday morning in Adelaide. South […]

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