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Constitution Hill was this weekend transformed into a living canvas as the 13th instalment of the Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival took centre stage, casting its spotlight on creative small and medium enterprises. Born from the spirit of 1976, the festival has become more than a remembrance—it is a stage where art, music, film, and entrepreneurship weave together. This year’s theme, "Celebrating the Legacy of Creative Expression," was not just an […]

Orlando Pirates striker, Tshegofatsho Mabasa, says the recent motor vehicle accident that landed several members of the team, including head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, in hospital at the beginning of the month has strengthened the squad’s determination to win a fourth consecutive MTN8 title. The accident occurred on August 31, a day after their 3-0 league victory over Chippa United at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, on the R21 near OR Tambo […]

South African Student Congress (SASCO) has welcomed the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC)'s decision to withdraw the controversial proposed National Credit Act amendments, calling it a win for students across the country. The Department made the decision after an overwhelming public response, with over 20,000 submissions, most of which opposed the proposal. The proposed changes, published in the Government Gazette last month, had raised concerns that they could […]

Dr. Nandipha Magudumana's legal team has denied claims that she received payment for the Netflix docuseries, 'Beauty and the Bester'. Advocate Dinana Reid, said any compensation Dr. Magudumana may have received was for legal fees. This after the Pretoria High Court on Thursday heard that Magudumana was aware of the documentary and was compensated for access to her archives which are used in three-part docuseries. The documentary premiered today, following […]

Cultural expert, Professor Musa Xulu, has reassured South Africans that the Constitutional Court’s recent ruling, which allows husbands to take their wives’ surnames, will not interfere with the cultural practice of paying ilobola. Xulu emphasized that the ruling does not impose any specific naming convention, but instead upholds cultural diversity by giving individuals the freedom to choose. On Thursday, the Constitutional Court ruled that Section 26 (1)(a) to (c) of […]

SA 100m record holder, Akani Simbine, says his confidence is "sky high" as he looks to secure the first major individual 100m medal of his career at the World Championships in Tokyo this weekend. What we’ve all been waiting for ❤️ The @WATokyo25 timetable is here 🫨 *Subject to change#WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/rGIrnpv6jD — World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) September 11, 2025 Simbine is set to compete in the 100m heats on the opening […]

Thabo Bester's attorneys have accused Netflix of bias, saying he is being portrayed as guilty of his alleged prison escape while the matter is still before the courts. The convicted Facebook rapist and murderer and his partner Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, filed an urgent application to interdict the release of the three-part docu-series 'Beauty and the Bester', set to premiere tomorrow. Their legal teams argued that Netflix should withhold the documentary […]

  Residents of Coronationville and neighbouring Westbury have accused police of using excessive force during protests over the ongoing water crisis. Community members say they are “tired of being treated like dogs” after police allegedly fired rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators, injuring several people, including an elderly resident and a five-year-old child. Residents have vowed to lay criminal charges against the officers involved. Frustrated residents returned to the streets for […]