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SA 100m record holder, Akani Simbine, says his confidence is "sky high" as he looks to secure the first major individual 100m medal of his career at the World Championships in Tokyo this weekend. What we’ve all been waiting for ❤️ The @WATokyo25 timetable is here 🫨 *Subject to change#WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/rGIrnpv6jD — World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) September 11, 2025 Simbine is set to compete in the 100m heats on the opening […]

Thabo Bester's attorneys have accused Netflix of bias, saying he is being portrayed as guilty of his alleged prison escape while the matter is still before the courts. The convicted Facebook rapist and murderer and his partner Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, filed an urgent application to interdict the release of the three-part docu-series 'Beauty and the Bester', set to premiere tomorrow. Their legal teams argued that Netflix should withhold the documentary […]

  Residents of Coronationville and neighbouring Westbury have accused police of using excessive force during protests over the ongoing water crisis. Community members say they are “tired of being treated like dogs” after police allegedly fired rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators, injuring several people, including an elderly resident and a five-year-old child. Residents have vowed to lay criminal charges against the officers involved. Frustrated residents returned to the streets for […]

Former Statistician-General, Dr. Pali Lehohla, says the lack of educational attainment among South Africa's youth is a leading driver of poverty, which he says has accelerated dramatically since the dawn of democracy. Speaking at the City of Tshwane’s Investment Summit in Menlyn Maine on Wednesday, Lehohla said urgent action is needed to prioritise education, especially for young people who make up more than 60% of the population. "What drives poverty […]

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has strongly refuted President Cyril Ramaphosa’s claim that Parliament is responsible for delays in establishing the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Council. The Committee says the delays stem from government, not Parliament - calling the President's remarks factually incorrect. Ramaphosa made the remarks during a Q&A session in the National Assembly on Tuesday, expressing frustration that the Council had not […]

The Johannesburg High Court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison each for human trafficking and other related crimes. The group was found guilty on over 100 charges, including aiding human trafficking, child labor, and contravening immigration laws. The convictions stem from a raid conducted in November 2024, at a factory in Johannesburg where dozens of workers - including 37 underage undocumented migrants - were rescued. Acting […]

South African sprint star, Bayanda Walaza, has been withdrawn from the World Championships in Tokyo, Athletics South Africa (ASA) announced on Wednesday. Walaza who was set to compete in the 100m heats on the opening day of the showpiece on Saturday, injured his hamstring in the final Diamond League meet in Zurich, Switzerland last month. "Following a comprehensive medical evaluation, ASA has determined that Walaza’s hamstring injury... will prevent him […]

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the provincial government will convene an urgent meeting with Joburg Water to address the ongoing water crisis affecting parts of the province. Lesufi has acknowledged that the situation remains a major headache for the government, adding that urgent interventions are being considered to stabilise supply across affected communities. This comes as the situation in Coronationville and Westbury remains tense, with residents taking to the streets […]

City of Tshwane Council Speaker, Mncedi Ndzwanana, says women should not be involved in the customary initiation processes for boys, arguing that such involvement goes against long-standing cultural traditions. Speaking at the Customary Initiation Imbizo held at the Tshwane Council Chambers today, Ndzwanana addressed various stakeholders — including traditional leaders, medical practitioners, civic organisations, and government representatives — who gathered to discuss the way forward ahead of the summer initiation […]