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World Radio Day highlights radio’s lasting impact in the digital era

As broadcasters around the world celebrated World Radio Day on Friday, the industry reflected on radio’s enduring impact on education, culture and entertainment. Observed annually on 13 February, World Radio Day was proclaimed by UNESCO Member States in 2011 to celebrate a medium that continues to amplify voices in homes, cars and communities across the globe. Despite the rapid rise of digital streaming platforms and podcasts, radio remains a trusted […]

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Mokwena denies receiving Sundowns tactics

MC Alger head coach, Rulani Mokwena, has denied allegations that he spied on Mamelodi Sundowns through leaked tactical information from suspended performance analyst, Mario Masha. Sundowns recently suspended long-serving Masha, pending an internal investigation, after he was accused of leaking tactical information to former head coach Mokwena, who's now in charge of MC Alger. Mokwena was quizzed on the allegations ahead of his return to Loftus Versfeld ahead of Saturday’s […]

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Family demands answers after Grade R learner dies at school

The family of a Grade R learner who was found dead at Bernard Isaacs Primary School in Coronationville has expressed frustration with the school, accusing it of being dishonest about the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. According to reports, five-year-old Manqoba Mnisi, was injured on Monday, allegedly after being left alone in a classroom during a school function. He later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. It is alleged that […]

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SA Draw Bosnia for Davis Cup World Group II

South Africa's Davis Cup team will host Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Group II, scheduled for September. The draw took place on Thursday at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) headquarters in London, where the two nations were officially paired. This will mark the second meeting between the two nations. Their previous encounter was in 2020 in Bosnia, where South Africa went down 3–1, setting the stage for an exciting […]

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Madlanga Commission | DNA evidence links officers to Brakpan murder – IPID

Senior investigator at the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), Nomsa Masuku, has told the Madlanga Commission that positive DNA match has linked some law enforcement officers to the April 2022 murder of Brakpan businessman Emmanuel Mbense. Masuku testified on Thursday that suspects in the Mbense case voluntarily submitted DNA samples while being eliminated as suspects in the December 2025 fatal shooting of key witness Marius van der Merwe, also known […]

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Water crisis boils over as Joburg protests erupt ahead of SONA

As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, frustration over South Africa’s worsening water crisis spilled onto the streets of Johannesburg, with protests erupting across the city as residents demanded reliable access to water. Parts of the city have been without water for weeks, prompting growing anger among residents who are now calling on government to present tangible and urgent solutions to […]

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Nedbank Cup Last 16 fixtures confirmed

The Nedbank Cup Last 16 promises a mix of exciting encounters, including KwaZulu Natal derbies, heavyweight clashes and match-ups featuring amateur sides eager to make history in South Africa’s premier knockout competition. The round is scheduled to be played between 21 and 24 February, with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) expected to confirm the exact dates, venues and kick-off times in due course. There will be a new champion this […]

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Madlanga Commission | EMPD’s Mkhwanazi could face criminal charges

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) says investigations into suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, have been finalised, paving the way for possible criminal charges. Acting IPID National Head of Investigations, Thuso Keefelakae, told the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday that Mkhwanazi could face prosecution on a range of charges, including murder, truck hijacking and the alleged use of state resources to commit crimes. Keefelakae said IPID's […]

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Bobby urges Khalil to embrace congested schedule

Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager, Bobby Motaung, says the club has no choice but to embrace its congested fixture list, despite coach Khalil Ben Youssef raising concerns over player welfare. Speaking after Sunday’s 2-1 win over Egyptian side Al Masry in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D fixture at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Ben Youssef suggested that the Premier Soccer League (PSL) was treating Amakhosi unfairly. The Tunisian questioned why […]

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Madlanga Commission | Behari admits to misleading the inquiry

Ekurhuleni Head of Risk and Legal Services, Advocate Kemi Behari, has conceded that he provided misleading testimony regarding the City’s preliminary response to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report, into allegations against suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi. Behari returned to the witness stand before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, where he was questioned further about his role in the disciplinary process at the Ekurhuleni […]

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