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Axed Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, says she will prove that she is not the person critics have made her out to be. The embattled politician was fired as the Minister of Higher Education and Training yesterday, following the fallout over the controversial Sector Education and Training bodies (SETA) board appointments, which cast a cloud over her leadership. The former minister says her dismissal did not […]

Sekhukhune United captain, Linda Mntambo, has urged his former teammate Sipho Mbule to "take care" of himself at his new club, Orlando Pirates, wishing him great success. Mbule, who has a reputation of ill-discipline, joined Pirates as a free agent a few weeks ago after Mamelodi Sundowns decided against renewing his contract. The 26 year old midfield maestro spent last season on loan at Sekhukhune. "I've only congratulated him, wished […]

The four men accused of killing DJ Sumbody and his two bodyguards have now been linked to a wider web of violent crimes, with police confirming that the firearms used in the murder, have been connected to at least 10 other high-profile cases. The suspects, Michael Pule Tau, Floyd Mabusela, Musa Kekana and Katiso Molefe, made their first appearance at the Alexandra Magistrates Court under heavy police guard on Tuesday. […]

Tiffany Meek's bail bid is officially underway at the Roodepoort Magistrates Court, where the state has accused the 31-year-old of deliberately misleading police during the investigation into her son’s disappearance and death. On Monday, the first witness — Investigating Officer Cebo Diko — took the stand, delivering harrowing testimony about the events of May 13 and the day that followed, when 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek was found dead near the flat […]

The Junior Springboks were welcomed back to South Africa on Monday by cheering fans and the president of the South African Rugby Union, Mark Alexander, after winning the World Rugby U20 Championships in Italy on Saturday. The SA U20s, under the leadership of head coach Kevin Foote, ended a 13-year wait to reclaim the global Under-20 crown with a 23-15 victory over the Junior All Blacks in the summer heat […]

Scores of passengers were left stranded on Monday after FlySafair cancelled over 20 flights due to an ongoing strike. About 200 of the organisation's pilots are demanding a 10.5% salary increase, while the airline is only offering a 5.7% hike. Some of them didn't pitch for their shifts, leaving travellers high and dry. FlySafair insists the airline can't afford the pilots' demands. Dismissing the demands as not just unreasonable but […]

Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, has finally heeded to Thembisa residents' demand and temporarily suspended the controversial fixed R126 electricity tariff charge that has the public up in arms. Xhakaza took the decision shortly after convening an emergency meeting with stakeholders following the chaotic scenes that played out in the metro over the past two days. Speaking to protesters outside Rabasotho Hall, the mayor assured residents that the decision will remain […]

Some students, who celebrated Mandela Day, are urging the youth to be selfless in honour of the legacy of South Africa's first democratic president. One student, who advocates for selflessness, is 23-year-old Mahlatsi Monama. He is the founder of a student entertainment structure called R20 Entertainment, which relieves students from academic stress through hosting game nights for them. He says today's youth need to understand that more than anything, leadership […]

Springbok skipper, Siya Kolisi, is anticipating a tough Test against Georgia in his first appearance of the international season on Saturday at the Mbombela Stadium, in Mpumalanga. He's also expecting great support from the people of the rising sun. Kolisi, who made his test debut at the same venue back in June 2013 against Scotland, likened the support in Nelspruit to the passionate supporters in Gqeberha last week - where […]

Projects and Structures Coordinator at the Psychological Society of SA, Muhammed Cassim, says teenagers turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for companionship shows that young people feel disconnected from the real world. His remarks come after a report by a United States (US) based non-profit organisation, Common Sense Media, found that nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions. The research revealed that about 72% of US teenagers, between […]