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Civic group, Action Society, says the murder rate in the country has reached war zone levels. The group's Director of Community Safety, Ian Cameron, made the remarks in reaction to the fourth quarter crime stats that were released by Police Minister, Bheki Cele, and his high-ranking officials in Cape Town today. The latest stats have painted somewhat of a bleak picture on how crime has increased. It shows a 3.4% […]

Many South Africans have expressed shock over the passing of renowned broadcaster, author and political commentator, Eusebius McKaiser. McKaiser passed away on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly suffering an epileptic seizure. The 45-year-old was born in Grahamstown and had a weekly podcast at the time of his passing, among others. He was staying in Johannesburg. McKaiser has worked for several media houses and was known for his sharp debating skills. His […]

The family of slain Soshanguve learner, Palesa Malatji, says the 17-year-old was a bright spark who had dreams of becoming a doctor. The matriculant’s body was found dumped near Enchebini Secondary School last week—- after she failed to return home from school. She’d been attending extra classes at her local high school. The teenager’s uncle, Thabiso Malatji, says the violent rape and murder of young women in his community must […]

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) says the diplomatic immunity granted to BRICS attendees does not override any warrant issued by any international tribunal. On Monday, Dirco issued a notice in the government gazette on immunities and privileges for BRICS foreign minister who will be attending a meeting in Cape Town in June and the Summit in August. Diplomatic immunity is a status granted to a diplomat that […]

South African boxer, Ludumo Lamati, is fighting for his life in a Belfast hospital in Northern Ireland following a 12th round technical knockout defeat to the Englishman, Nick Ball, at the SSE Arena on Saturday night. The featherweight boxer is currently in an induced coma after he was carried out of the ring on a stretcher after receiving attention from medical personnel. Lamati was halted by Ball in the final […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to appoint an independent panel to probe the allegations that South Africa sold weapons to Russia has received mixed reactions from opposition parties. However, the one thing that all parties have echoed is the question of how is it that the President does not know what is happening in his his back yard. Ramaphosa over the weekend announced the appointment of a three-member panel to probe […]

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Teboho Mokoena, and Orlando Pirates talisman, Monnapule Saleng, were the biggest winners at the 2022/23 PSL Awards on Sunday night. Mokoena walked away with the PSL Footballer of the Season and DStv Premiership Midfielder of the Season titles, while Saleng was crowned the DStv Premiership Players’ Player of the Season and MTN8 Last Man Standing winner. Sundowns head coach, Rhulani Mokwena, was named the Coach of the […]

The angry community of Soshanguve is calling for justice following the brutal murder of Palesa Malatji (17). It is alleged that the grade 12 learner's body was found sexually violated and dumped near a school in the township a day after she was reported missing. Malatji was last seen leaving Ntsako Secondary School on Thursday afternoon after attending extra classes. Disgruntled learners say their safety is compromised and they fall […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred all powers and functions relating to new generation capacity to Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. He also gave him those contained in Section 34(1) of the Electricity Regulation Act, which were previously entrusted to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe. However, the president says some of those powers and functions remain with Mantashe. “This proclamation will provide the Minister of Electricity with the powers […]