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Nigerian Embassy distances itself from KuGompo “king” saga

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Pretoria has distanced itself from the controversial crowning of Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as the "Igwe Ndigbo" of KuGompo in the Eastern Cape, a move that has drawn criticism from some community members and traditional leaders. The backlash comes amid calls for urgent intervention, following a picket by anti-immigrant groups and ActionSA outside the embassy’s offices in Arcadia on Tuesday. Under mounting […]

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Kaizer Chiefs launch women’s team

Kaizer Chiefs have officially ventured into the women’s footballing space, unveiling their newly formed side, Kaizer Chiefs Ladies, in Daveyton on Tuesday. The move marks a historic milestone for the Soweto Giants, who have long faced pressure to establish a women’s team in line with Confederation of African Football (CAF) requirements. The Glamour Girls squad consists of 24 players, including veteran Banyana Banyana midfielder, Mamello Makhabane. The team will be […]

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Gauteng government, DA clash over handling of FMD outbreak

The Gauteng Provincial Government and the Democratic Alliance (DA) are at odds over the province's handling of the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. This dispute comes as concerns continue to grow over the impact of the disease on farmers and food security. In a statement released on Tuesday, the provincial government rejected the DA's claims that Premier Panyaza Lesufi had failed to coordinate an effective response. On Monday, the DA's […]

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Rosettenville shootout accused found guilty as court details coordinated heist plot

After weeks of delays, the long-awaited judgment in the high-profile Rosettenville shootout case has been delivered, with the High Court finding that the accused acted as part of a coordinated and heavily armed criminal enterprise. Judgment was handed down on Tuesday after proceedings were postponed last week due to the presiding judge falling ill. The case stems from a foiled 2022 cash-in-transit heist in Johannesburg, where a group of suspects […]

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Government cuts fuel levy by R3 per litre ahead of fuel hike

Government has cut the fuel levy by  R3 per litre as a temporary relief measure ahead of Wednesday's fuel price hike. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, says this will reduce the general fuel levy for petrol from R4.10 per litre to R1.10, and for diesel from R3.93 per litre to R0.93, from tomorrow until 5 May. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran has pushed […]

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Boks appoint Joe Lewis ahead of international season

SA Rugby has appointed former England technical analyst, Joe Lewis, to the Springbok management team as a performance analyst. He is set to join the team ahead of the international season, which kicks off with a clash against the Barbarians and includes two new competitions in the Nations Championship and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour. Lewis previously worked as a national age-grade video analyst for Wales and as a head analyst […]

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SA braces for tough times as fuel price hikes loom

Some South Africans say they are bracing for tough times as looming fuel price hikes threaten to squeeze already stretched household budgets. This comes as the country faces sharp increases in petrol and diesel prices, with potentially serious implications for the broader economy, including knock-on effect on food prices and transport costs. Data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) points to petrol price increases of between R5.31 for 93 unleaded […]

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Randburg prosecutor granted bail in sexual assault, corruption case

A Randburg-based regional court prosecutor accused of sexual assault and corruption has been granted bail in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, despite strong opposition from the State. Dinesh Nandkisoor was released on R3,000 bail on Monday after the court found that the interests of justice did not require his continued detention. Nandkisoor handed himself over to police at the Randburg Police Station last week before making his first court appearance on […]

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Tensions flare in KuGompo over Nigerian king recognition

Residents of KuGompo, formerly known as East London, are up in arms over the installation of Nigerian national Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, who was reportedly crowned King Igwe Na Ndigbo Na East London without formal recognition from South African authorities. Community members have questioned the legitimacy of the title, raising concerns about what they describe as a parallel traditional structure within the city. Tensions flared in KuGompo on Monday as protests […]

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Khampepe to remain TRC inquiry chair after court dismisses removal bid

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Inquiry has welcomed the Gauteng High Court's dismissal of former Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma's application to remove retired Constitutional Court, Justice Sisi Khampepe, as chair of the commission. Mbeki and Zuma filed separate objections, arguing that Khampepe’s previous roles in the TRC Amnesty Committee and National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) raised concerns about her impartiality.  They also alleged that she colluded with the […]

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