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Tiffany Meek's bail bid is officially underway at the Roodepoort Magistrates Court, where the state has accused the 31-year-old of deliberately misleading police during the investigation into her son’s disappearance and death. On Monday, the first witness — Investigating Officer Cebo Diko — took the stand, delivering harrowing testimony about the events of May 13 and the day that followed, when 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek was found dead near the flat […]

The Junior Springboks were welcomed back to South Africa on Monday by cheering fans and the president of the South African Rugby Union, Mark Alexander, after winning the World Rugby U20 Championships in Italy on Saturday. The SA U20s, under the leadership of head coach Kevin Foote, ended a 13-year wait to reclaim the global Under-20 crown with a 23-15 victory over the Junior All Blacks in the summer heat […]

Scores of passengers were left stranded on Monday after FlySafair cancelled over 20 flights due to an ongoing strike. About 200 of the organisation's pilots are demanding a 10.5% salary increase, while the airline is only offering a 5.7% hike. Some of them didn't pitch for their shifts, leaving travellers high and dry. FlySafair insists the airline can't afford the pilots' demands. Dismissing the demands as not just unreasonable but […]

Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, has finally heeded to Thembisa residents' demand and temporarily suspended the controversial fixed R126 electricity tariff charge that has the public up in arms. Xhakaza took the decision shortly after convening an emergency meeting with stakeholders following the chaotic scenes that played out in the metro over the past two days. Speaking to protesters outside Rabasotho Hall, the mayor assured residents that the decision will remain […]

Some students, who celebrated Mandela Day, are urging the youth to be selfless in honour of the legacy of South Africa's first democratic president. One student, who advocates for selflessness, is 23-year-old Mahlatsi Monama. He is the founder of a student entertainment structure called R20 Entertainment, which relieves students from academic stress through hosting game nights for them. He says today's youth need to understand that more than anything, leadership […]

Springbok skipper, Siya Kolisi, is anticipating a tough Test against Georgia in his first appearance of the international season on Saturday at the Mbombela Stadium, in Mpumalanga. He's also expecting great support from the people of the rising sun. Kolisi, who made his test debut at the same venue back in June 2013 against Scotland, likened the support in Nelspruit to the passionate supporters in Gqeberha last week - where […]

Projects and Structures Coordinator at the Psychological Society of SA, Muhammed Cassim, says teenagers turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for companionship shows that young people feel disconnected from the real world. His remarks come after a report by a United States (US) based non-profit organisation, Common Sense Media, found that nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions. The research revealed that about 72% of US teenagers, between […]

The family of 13-year-old Pretty Mahlangu, who was killed last month during a coming-of-age ceremony Diwinddie in Germiston, is calling for the justice. The teen's relatives accuse the police of mishandling Pretty's murder case. They believe that the 68-year-old accused in the matter might get away with the crime because she has deep pockets and a relative within the SAPS. It's been roughly three weeks since a coming-of-age ceremony in […]

Members of Parliament have criticised Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, for failing to attend a scheduled portfolio committee meeting. The Minister was expected to provide an update on the controversial appointments to the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) board, a matter that has drawn significant scrutiny and cast a cloud over her leadership. Instead, Nkabane is said to be in the Eastern Cape, where she […]

The mother of 9-year-old Gomolemo Mavimbela, who was killed in an accident allegedly caused by soccer star Shaune Mogaila, says she's tired of the delays in the case against him. Keo Mavimbela has taken her quest for justice to AfriForum's Private Prosecution's desk. Last year in October, Mavimbela was driving her daughter and another child, 13-year-old Thando Khethiwa, to school when the Mogaila crashed into them. According to reports, alcohol […]