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Child sex trafficking kingpin Ackerman found guilty

The high court in Johannesburg has found Gerhard Ackerman (52) guilty of rape and sexual exploitation of children. The convicted rapist faced more than 730 charges, which included human trafficking, sexual grooming and possession of child pornography. Ackerman was charged alongside senior advocate Paul Kennedy who committed suicide shortly after he was arrested in 2022. The 52-year-old used his massage parlour to house the young victims and forced them to […]

todayApril 24, 2023 158

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Phala Phala scandal likely to have tongues wagging even in 2024

While questions remain on the criminality that took place at President Cyril Ramaphosa's controversial Phala Phala farm, some of the country's biggest and most crucial public entities have exonerated the statesman. The alleged theft of foreign currency at the president's Limpopo farm in 2020 has cast a dark cloud over Ramaphosa and his administration. It seems that the widely publicised theft will still haunt the President even in the year […]

todayJanuary 5, 2023 113

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The Wife is breaking all records on Showmax

Showmax’s hit new telenovela, The Wife, is impressing audiences across the world. The Wife is the first Showmax original telenovela to hit the streaming service. Audiences can expect drama, secrets, lies and more. Season one follows Hlomu, an ambitious journalist, played by Mbalenhle Mavimbela. When Hlume falls for taxi driver Mqhele, played by Bonko Khoza, his secrets draw her into the dark underworld. The series is inspired by the best-selling […]

todayNovember 18, 2021 366

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#NathiMustGO | Artists call for Minister’s resignation

On the 15 January, Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture, Nathi Mthethwa tweeted “South African theatre is alive and well with performing arts institutions of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture such as @ArtscapeTheatre, @MarketTheatre, @PACOFS3, @DurbanPlayhouse, @statetheatre and @WindybrowTheatr (sic) offering an array of indigenous drama and dance etc.” Yet artists in the industry beg to differ as they call for his removal and started the #NathiMustGO online […]

todayJanuary 27, 2021 292

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Ford partners with YFM, donates R500 000 to Save the Children

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has dedicated extensive resources to assist communities and humanitarian organisations involved in helping the most vulnerable members of our society. Ford has further extended its community support during this crisis by donating R500 000 to Save the Children South Africa – an organisation that promotes children’s rights, protects them from violence and cares for their health and nutrition. “This year […]

todayDecember 10, 2020 75

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Equip your education with STADIO and YFM

STADIO offers qualifications at every level, from Higher Certificates to Doctorates. Enjoy the convenience, affordability and support of a distance learning qualification or choose contact learning for the face to face interaction. To find out how you can start the journey to achieve your goals, go to stadio.ac.za. If you missed the STADIO feature on #YMornings, listen here for some tips and tricks to apply on your quest to furthering […]

todayDecember 3, 2020 35

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The ANC is under attack’ – Zandile Gumede

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede has told her supporters that the African National Congress (ANC) is under attack and that the only ones who can free the party are its branches. Gumede spoke outside the Durban Special Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday, 10 September 2020, where her corruption case was postponed to 10 December. She, along with 16 others face charges of corruption linked to a suspicious R430 million waste […]

todaySeptember 10, 2020 68

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There has never been such an inclusive policy process in the Democratic Alliance| Helen Zille

Democratic Alliance Federal council Chairperson Helen Zille has dismissed allegations that the party's policy conference was a mere exercise to rubber stamp predetermined outcomes. The DA held an online press briefing on Monday, 7 September 2020, following its two day online policy conference at the weekend. Several delegates have cried fowl, alleging that they weren't given an opportunity to comment during the process to adopt certain policies. However the party's […]

todaySeptember 7, 2020 38 2

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There was nothing untoward about Bosasa loan, says Smith

The former Chairperson of the Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Vincent Smith, has told  the State Capture Inquiry, that he saw nothing wrong with the more than R700 000 he received from Bosasa’s former Chief Operations Officer (COO) Angelo Agrizzi. He appeared before the inquiry on Friday, September 4, 2020. Smith had been implicated by Agrizzi, who told the commission he had received the money as a bribe from […]

todaySeptember 4, 2020 35