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Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says he is grateful to outgoing Orlando Pirates coach, Jose Riveiro,  for playing a pivotal role in his development. The former SuperSport United player joined the Buccaneers in January 2024 on a six-month loan deal after struggling for game time at Matsatsantsa. Upon linking up with Riveiro, the 25-year-old quickly became a key figure for the Buccaneers, playing an instrumental role in their 2024 Nedbank […]

Governance Expert, Professor Sam Koma says should the motive behind the rejection of EFF leader Julius Malema's visa to the United Kingdom (UK) be politically motivated, it could have bad ramifications for the political landscape. His remarks come after Malema who was preparing to travel to the UK for the Cambridge Africa Together Conference, received a rejection letter just hours before his scheduled departure, on Wednesday. The Cambridge Conference is […]

Amapiano artist Mpho Lebajoa whose real name is Scotts Maphuma says his fans and the public deserve his apology. The 29-year-old has been at the center of public debate following his bold statement that he is not obligated to take photos with fans, adding that they didn’t contribute to his rise to fame. In a turn of events at the recent Cotton Fest event, unimpressed attendees snubbed his performance, showing […]

Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) has strongly condemned the alleged abuse of female workers at Kopanong Gold Mine in the North West, where women are reportedly forced to strip naked during security searches. The organisation has called for immediate accountability, saying such degrading treatment not only traumatizes the women involved but also undermines broader societal safety. According to the Forum For South Africa (FOSA), security personnel at the […]

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she has found a new passion in coaching and helping to develop more athletes in the country. She says no one can stop her from running and doing what she loves most. The record-holder says the future of the sport is in good hands seeing how well young South African athletes are doing on the world stage. She hailed the likes of Akani Simbine, […]

South Africa’s veteran talk show host, Felicia Mabuza-Suttle, has praised Grammy Award-winner Keri Hilson for her display of Ubuntu. In a heartwarming video, the iconic talk show host is seen bumping into the songstress at an American Bistro, Houston restaurant . Hilson also shared exciting news, revealing that she will be visiting South Africa in July, sparking electrifying excitement among her fans. The talented musician revealed that the last time she […]

Ticketing outlet, Open Tickets, has cited an unprecedented demand for the system failure scores of football fans experienced when trying to purchase tickets for the Soweto Derby Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday. Tickets for the highly-anticipated final officially went on sale on Monday morning at 10:00. However, fans across the country raised concerns as the ticketing system […]

Labour expert, Professor Lucien Van Der Walt, believes state inefficiency and corruption contribute to the country's 31.9% unemployment rate. He was commenting on the DA's bid to have a section of the Employment Equity Amendment Act declared unconstitutional, claiming it perpetuates apartheid's race-based laws - a little more than 30 years into democracy. However, Professor Van der Walt believes that the state has been on the right track, saying it […]

EFF MP, Sihle Lonzi, has slammed Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mampaseka Letsike’s request for podcaster, Mcgyver "MacG" Mukhwebo, to be summoned to Parliament as grandstanding and populism. Lonzi argued that issues of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) often receive attention based on how well-connected the individuals involved are, while equally pressing concerns are overlooked on ordinary citizens. The host of Podcast and Chill, MacG, is once again […]