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Presley Chweneyagae's friends, relatives, fans, and colleagues gathered in large numbers at the State Theater's drama hall in Pretoria, donning orange ribbons attached to their lapels, filling both the hall and foyer to pay tribute to him. South African actor, Thato Moraka, was the MC at the memorial service. He described the huge turnout as a reflection of how much Chweneyagae was admired. Moraka, who co-starred with the late 40-year-old […]

Boipatong community leaders, in the Vaal, say cases like that of Keneilwe Shalaba are not helping the country's fight against the pervasive violence on women and children. Shalaba and her 50-year-old co-accused appeared before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate Court, where they face charges of premeditated murder and kidnapping of Shalaba's two-year-old son, Kutlwano. The sangoma allegedly led the police to a shallow grave where little Kutlwano was buried after confessing to […]

Stellenbosch FC left-back, Fawaaz Basadien, will captain Bafana Bafana on Friday in the international friendly against Tanzania at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Bafana will also play Mozambique on Tuesday in Pretoria. South Africa's coach, Hugo Broos, says Orlando Pirates defender, Nkosinathi Sibisi, will lead the side on Tuesday. Upon the side arriving in Polokwane, Broos had said that Sibisi will captain the team for both matches. However, […]

The judicial transparency group, Judges Matter, says while it understands the frustration of the presiding judge in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial due to delays in proceedings, his race-based comments are unacceptable. Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng is under fire for lambasting defense advocate, Charles Mnisi, for writing to the court registrar asking her to inform him that he won't be available in court on Monday as he will be driving back […]

Cultural commentator, Anele Siswana, says Lebo M’s latest engagement reflects a complex interplay of personal longing, public identity, and possibly unresolved emotional patterns. The internationally acclaimed producer made headlines after posting a photo suggesting that he will be tying the knot again with Mel Ntsala. The pair got engaged in 2019, but later separated amid allegations of infidelity. Lebo M, known for his multiple high-profile relationships, is set to marry […]

Bafana Bafana got their 2025 COSAFA Cup campaign off to the worst start after going down 1-0 against Mozambique in Bloemfontein. The only goal of the game was scored in the 75th minute when the Mambas' Antonio Sumbane found the back of the net at the Free State Stadium. Bafana dominated proceedings from the beginning and squandered chances to deliver the first blow. Mozambique eventually made the hosts pay when […]

Abathembu King, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, has condemned the bail release of Walter Sisulu University (WSU) residence manager, Manelisi Mampane, describing it as a "violent judgment." Dalindyebo has vowed to meet with Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, to contest this ruling. Fresh protests erupted at the Mthatha campus today following Mampane's release yesterday. During these protests, police arrested three students. The Mthatha Regional Court released Mampane on R10 000 bail. He […]

Some citizens, who are closely watching the Senzo Meyiwa case, accuse the state of misusing resources. They believe justice for the late soccer star and his family should have been served by now. "For now we feel like it's a waste of state resources because everyday it's the same thing. They postpone then come back and postpone and come back. I don't think there is any positive outcome from these […]

The MK Party’s (MKP) decision to demote Floyd Shivambu has come under intense scrutiny, with many saying his political fate in the party may be sealed any moment. Yesterday, the organisation announced that Shivambu would no longer serve as secretary-general and has been redeployed to the National Assembly as an ordinary Member of Parliament (MP). The move is over his recent visit to the church of fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri […]

Political analyst, Lesego More, says he is not surprised to learn of Floyd Shivambu's demotion as the signs have always been evident. More links this to the tensions between him and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. His remarks followed the MK Party's (MKP) announcement that Shivambu will no longer serve as the party's secretary-general. He has now been assigned to Parliament. This change comes less than a year after he was appointed to […]