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Political analyst Professor Sam Koma says the meeting between Presidents, Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump will be key in quelling the tensions between the South Africa and the United States. Ramaphosa is set to embark on a visit to Washington next week, in efforts to address the growing diplomatic challenges between the two countries. SA and the US have been at loggerheads for months now, over a number of issues […]

Students at Tshwane South TVET college, are calling for the arrest of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) officials who are responsible for the current financial crisis affecting college students in the country. EFF Youth Command sub-region convenor and student at Tshwane South TVET college, Itumeleng More, says it is disheartening that students at the college are struggling with something as basic […]

South African Grammy Award-winning music sensation Tyla is breaking boundaries once again, this time as the newly announced host of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. The 23-year-old becomes the first African ever to host the globally celebrated ceremony. The prestigious awards will take place in Santa Monica, California, on June 25. The Johannesburg-born star has also been nominated for Favorite Global Music Star and Favorite Music Collaboration for her hit […]

The South African rugby community is mourning the loss of former Springbok wing, Cornal Hendricks. The 37-year-old tragically passed away on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, expressed heartfelt sorrow over the news, describing Hendricks’ death as a devastating loss to the nation’s sporting fraternity. In an official statement, Minister McKenzie extended his deepest condolences to Hendricks’ family, friends, teammates, and the […]

Community members in Fleurhof say they are living in fear following the discovery of the body of an 11-year-old boy at a residential complex. Jayden-Lee Meek was allegedly dropped off by his school transport, entered the complex but never made it home. A frantic search for the young led to the gruesome discovery of his badly bruised and naked body, near his home, the next morning. Residents are concerned that Meek's killer may still be living among them and are calling on police to expedite the investigation. A group of community members say they will not rest until the person responsible for this gruesome incident is brought to book. One resident says it's […]

Some disabled artists and creatives across the Gauteng province believe Minister Gayton McKenzie's leadership within the Sports Arts and Culture Department, lacks to withhold its advocacy for true inclusivity as it claims to often do. Lelethu Mahambehlala, a performance poet who also lives with a disability, says the department does not cater for differently abled individuals like her. Mahambehlala is a blind poet who also manages the organisation for which […]

Human Rights lawyer, Sheldon Magardie, says the outcomes of the criminal and deportation proceedings in the cases of controversial Televangelist Timothy Omotoso are more than a comedy of errors. Magardie says they lay bare the gross incompetence on the part of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the officials responsible for enforcing the Immigration Act. Omotoso was set free yesterday, after the East London Magistrate’s Court ruled that he cannot […]

Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he would never return to coach another team in the Premier Soccer League other than Orlando Pirates. Tuesday night marked his final game in charge, culminating in a convincing 3-0 victory over Lamontville Golden Arrows at Orlando Stadium. The win was a much-needed boost for the Buccaneers after their defeat to arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final in Durban." The Spaniard […]

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on institutions of higher learning to implement regulations around celebratory conduct on graduation stages. He emphasised that beautiful moments should not be allowed to turn into disasters. Graduation ceremonies are often marked by jubilant celebrations from graduates and their proud families. In recent years, these moments of joy have become increasingly expressive and elaborate. Makaneta emphasized the need for a balance between celebration and […]

Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad has staunchly defended fast bowler Kagiso Rabada after the player tested positive for a banned substance earlier this year. The said substance is reported to be cocaine. Rabada served a one-month suspension starting April 1st for the offence. The seemingly lenient sanction for the 29-year-old has sparked criticism. However, Conrad, who named Rabada in his 15-man squad for the World Test Championship final, is confident […]