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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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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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SA activists accuse Israeli forces of abuse, plan new Gaza mission

  Six South African activists detained by the Israeli Defence Force say they were mocked, handcuffed, and stripped naked while in custody after being intercepted en route to Gaza. The group, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla Mission, was among more than 400 international activists who attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to the war-torn territory. The activists, who were detained last Thursday, returned to South Africa on Wednesday to a […]

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Mamelodi Pastor sentenced to life behind bars for raping minors

The father of two teenage girls who were sexually violated by 41-year-old Mamelodi pastor, William Mogudu, has welcomed the life sentence handed down by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. Mogudu was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting two minors from Newtown Informal Settlement in 2022. Community members allege that Mogudu may have violated at least five minors, including the daughters of some of his close friends. The disturbing incidents reportedly took […]

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Khoza relishing Bafana debut in WC Qualifiers

Mamelodi Sundowns defender, Malibongwe Khoza, says he was surprised to receive his first Bafana Bafana call-up, admitting that he thought it would come later in his career. The 21-year old Khoza was named in Hugo Broos' squad for the must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda, set to take place in Durban and Mbombela respectively. Khoza is one of two new faces in the Bafana team, with […]

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NPA confirms Matlala’s intention to appeal bail denial

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala intends to appeal the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court’s decision to deny him bail. Matlala made a brief appearance in the same court on Tuesday, facing charges linked to the 2023 attempted murder of his former girlfriend and media personality, Tebogo Thobejane. The matter was postponed to 11 November to allow the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) time […]

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From Tsakane to the world | Afro Tech takes centre stage at ‘What Is Afro Nation?’

What began as a modest gathering at a grill café in Tsakane, east of Johannesburg, has evolved into a dynamic cultural movement — one that celebrates rhythm, roots, and reinvention. Today, What Is Afro Nation? (WIA) stands as a powerful platform for Afro tech enthusiasts, a space where the genre’s pulse is not just heard but deeply felt. Founded in March 2024 by Vusi Mabena and Xolani "DJ Fede" Mathebula, […]

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