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  Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, says the African National Congress (ANC) is not prepared for any form of revolution, as dissenting voices within the party continue to be silenced. His remarks follow the ANC’s decision to take disciplinary action against National Executive Committee (NEC) members, Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu, over recent public comments. Mchunu warned that the party risks losing power in upcoming local government elections, citing declining national […]

The Pretoria High Court has indefinitely postponed an application by the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu for leave to appeal a ruling ordering his repatriation to Zambia for burial. The postponement follows failed negotiations between the Lungu family and the Zambian government regarding the late president’s final resting place. The discussions, believed to have taken place in private, did not yield a resolution. Lungu died in June at […]

Some social media users have rejected a proposal by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s advisors for Zulu people to make monthly donations toward the upkeep of his estate. Reports indicate that each Zulu person would be expected to contribute R10 per month to the royal household as it seeks greater independence from the state. The proposal comes days after, King Misuzulu, announced that the annual Umkhosi woMhlanga, also known as the Zulu […]

The Newclare mother of a four-year-old boy and two of her co-accused have abandoned their bail application in their attempted murder and child abuse case. The trio were arrested last month after a viral video surfaced showing them allegedly encouraging the toddler to light and smoke what is believed to be drugs using a makeshift pipe, sparking widespread public outrage. Only accused number two, represented by a private lawyer, is […]

Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, is one of four players ruled out of the second Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Cape Town this weekend. To add to South Africa’s injury woes, 2024 World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit, will also miss the match after sustaining a concussion in last weekend's 22-38 defeat to the Wallabies in Johannesburg. Wingers Edwill van der Merwe and Kurt-Lee Arendse, are also […]

The Eldorado Park mother previously charged with failing to report the sexual assault of her daughter has now also been charged with murder. She appeared in the Protea Magistrate's Court today alongside the child’s father. The pair have since abandoned their bail application. The four-year-old girl was found unconscious earlier this month in a shack, with head injuries, bruises and a swollen eye, after her father allegedly assaulted her. She […]

Mozambican national, Phethe Simiao, has admitted to being intoxicated when he raped and killed 6-year-old, Amantle Samane. Simiao appeared in the Johannesburg High Court today, where he pleaded guilty to charges of kidnapping, murder, and contravening the Immigration Act. In his plea, the 25-year-old detailed how he carried out his violent attack on the six-year-old, revealing that he strangled the Amantle to conceal the crime. During proceedings, Amantle’s mother was […]

Some Tshwane residents have voiced opposition to the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) announcement of, Cilliers Brink, as the party’s mayoral candidate for the City of Tshwane ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Residents say that while Brink delivered service to affluent communities during his tenure, he failed to adequately address the needs of marginalised areas. They also highlighted that Brink was removed from office in September last year by the […]

The much-anticipated National Convention in Pretoria has brought together political parties, civil society, business, labour, and traditional leaders to pave the way for South Africa’s nine-month National Dialogue — aimed at tackling the country’s socio-economic and political challenges. Opening the first day of the convention, President Cyril Ramaphosa, said he expects the dialogue to surpass its goal of engaging 10 million South Africans, with plans to reach 13,500 people through […]

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has been forced into a late change to his matchday 23 for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against Australia at Ellis Park. Prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench following the withdrawal of Jan-Hendrik Wessels who suffered a knock in training on Wednesday. Venter will partner up with Bongi Mbonambi and Asenathi Ntlabakanye as the back-up front row. Saturday’s clash will see Venter make […]