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Pregnancy won’t affect 2026 tour: Cardi B

Grammy Award-winning rapper, Cardi B, has assured fans that her pregnancy won’t derail with her highly anticipated 2026 tour, which will promote her upcoming album, Am I the Drama? In an interview yesterday, the 32-year-old artist revealed that she is expecting her fourth child. This is her first child with her new partner, NFL star Stefon Diggs. Cardi B, shares three children with her ex-husband, rapper Offset, whom she officially separated from […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi: Justice system under siege by syndicates

KwaZulu Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, gave his long awaited testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, detailing allegations of a criminal syndicate infiltrating the justice system, political interference, and systemic corruption within law enforcement. The commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to probe allegations Mkhwanazi made in a briefing on the 6th of July. Evidence leader, Advocate Terry Motau, outlined that the commission's proceedings will be divided […]

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Dambile, van Niekerk through to World Champs semis

South African 200m champion, Sinesipho Dambile and former world champion Wayde van Niekerk, have both advanced to the semifinals of the 200m event at the World Championships in Tokyo. Both athletes secured automatic qualification on Wednesday, by finishing in the top three of their respective heats. Dambile placed third in his heat with a time of 20.27 seconds, just behind second-placed Nigerian Udodi Chudi Onwuzurike. Van Niekerk, who won silver […]

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NPA to oppose any bail appeal by Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

The National Prosecuting Authority says it will oppose any attempt by controversial businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala to appeal the denial of his bail. The Alexandra Magistrate's Court on Wednesday dismissed Matlala's bail application, citing him as a flight risk. Matlala faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and money laundering after his former partner, socialite Tebogo Thobejane, was allegedly targeted in a drive-by shooting in Sandton, Johannesburg, in […]

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E-hailing drivers demand clarity on new Act

The National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa has criticised the government’s newly gazetted National Land Transport Amendment Act (NLTA), calling it vague, unrealistic, and reactive. This comes after the National Land Transport Amendment Act was gazetted, officially recognizing e-hailing as a legal public transport option — a move welcomed by many in the industry — but one the Federation says lacks clarity and proper implementation strategies. The legislation comes in […]

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SA government urges international action to halt ‘genocide’ in Gaza

The South African government has called on the international community to take urgent and decisive action to halt what it describes as an ongoing genocide in Gaza. On Monday, a United Nations Independent Commission of Inquiry found Israel guilty of committing acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza with the intent to destroy the population in the territory. The findings by the commission come more than two years after the […]

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NSFAS applications officially open amid fears of rejection

Some matric learners applying for financial aid through the NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) say they faced major challenges using the online application portal. The students were at the University of Pretoria’s Mamelodi campus on Tuesday, seeking support to secure funding for their 2026 tertiary studies. Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube, visited the campus alongside NSFAS officials to oversee the start of the application […]

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Child advocacy group concerned over surge in child exploitation cases

A children's rights advocacy group has expressed concern over the growing global trade in child sexual abuse material, as a Midrand couple accused of running an international network remains in custody. Darryn Wilken (34) and his girlfriend, Megan Moodley (25), appeared in the Randburg Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Their case was postponed October 22, after Moodley's legal team revealed that she would be appealing the court’s earlier decision to deny […]

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Nabi: Zitha is a natural leader

Kaizer Chiefs head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, has praised the mental strength of the academy graduate, Zitha Kwinika, who battled his way back into the Amakhosi starting lineup. Kwinika spent much of last season on the sidelines but was recalled in the closing stages due to injuries in the squad, including during the victorious Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. "Zitha is a soldier of […]

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Ramaphosa’s DA praise a major own goal: Analyst

Legal and Governance Analyst, Leo Maphosa, says African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has effectively scored an own goal, after his candid remark that DA-run municipalities often perform better than ANC-led ones was seized on by opposition parties as evidence of the ANC’s failures. Maphosa says while Ramaphosa likely intended the comment as a call for introspection and improvement within the ANC, the political fallout has been significant. Ramaphosa […]

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