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A Grade 10 girl from Orange Farm has tragically died after allegedly consuming food purchased from a local spaza shop near her home. According to the Gauteng Department of Education, the learner reportedly fell ill on Saturday shortly after eating the food and was rushed to a nearby clinic, where she was sadly certified dead. The school was officially notified of the incident on Monday. Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, […]

The credibility of Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge’s second witness came under serious scrutiny at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal currently underway in Sandton. Dr Vincent Mello, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) expert, testified that nearly 200 emojis were exchanged via WhatsApp between the judge and his accuser, Andiswa Mengo — with Mbenenge sending 97 and Mengo 69. But it was Mello’s qualifications to analyse that data that quickly […]

Social media users continue to pay tribute to the struggle stalwart and former deputy president, David Mabuza. Mabuza passed at a Johannesburg hospital, just a little over a month before he turned 65. The Mpumalanga born politician was first sworn in as deputy president of the country in February of 2018 and is credited with being a game-changer in the ANC's 2017 presidential race, which saw Cyril Ramaphosa ascending to […]

Tributes continue to pour in for Liverpool forward, Diogo Jota, following the sad news of his death. The football fraternity has been left heartbroken after news broke that the 28-year-old and his brother were killed in a car crash, just two weeks after the football star's nuptials. According to the Spanish authorities, the Portuguese national's car, a Lamborghini, veered off the road after a tyre burst, resulting in it catching […]

Broadcaster, SuperSport, has confirmed the sale of Betway Premiership club, SuperSport United, to Siwelele Football Club. It's also revealed that the deal still needs the Premier Soccer League's (PSL) approval. “The sale of the club comes as SuperSport makes strategic shifts to allow us to remain the biggest broadcaster in Africa and a leading global competitor. Shifts in the market, as well as the need to innovate in accordance with […]

Social media users and entertainment industry players have expressed mixed reactions to Sean “Diddy” Combs' sex trial split verdict, saying they are eagerly awaiting his sentencing.  The 55-year-old was found guilty on two charges of transportation for prostitution and was acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking. He will remain in custody until his sentencing. The mixed verdict comes nearly 10 months after the music icon was arrested for […]

The language Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, commonly uses took centre stage at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal underway in Sandton, Johannesburg, where he is facing allegations of sexual misconduct. On Wednesday, the tribunal heard that Mbenenge frequently addressed his staff using terms like “baby” and “children.” His former secretary, Zintle Nkqayi, testified in his favour — speaking through a translator — describing this choice of words as reflective of […]

Advocate Sean Hefferman, who represents the complainants in the sexual misconduct case against Hoërskool Waterkloof Principal, Chris Deneyesshen, says he is concerned about the delays in the matter. Deneysshen is accused of sexually grooming his alleged victims, who are learners at the school, and forcing them into calling him Papa D. He is also alleged to have remarked that the learners wear provocative attire, which exposes their shoulders and knees. […]

Music mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, has escaped life imprisonment after he was found not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking. The 55-year-old was, however, convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution. This means that the rapper has been cleared of more serious charges after his seven-week trial, in which two of his former lovers testified. The verdict comes nearly 10 months after the music icon was arrested and accused of […]

Legal Resources Centre's advocate, Sheldon Magardie, says the anger directed at foreign nationals is only a symptom of the state's failure to comply with its own Constitutional regulations. The human rights lawyer is reacting to a campaign by some South Africans, from various parts of the country, who are blocking illegal immigrants from entering clinics for treatment. In an incident that's raised eyebrows in some quarters, an alleged health worker […]