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The South African rugby community is mourning the loss of former Springbok wing, Cornal Hendricks. The 37-year-old tragically passed away on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, expressed heartfelt sorrow over the news, describing Hendricks’ death as a devastating loss to the nation’s sporting fraternity. In an official statement, Minister McKenzie extended his deepest condolences to Hendricks’ family, friends, teammates, and the […]

Community members in Fleurhof say they are living in fear following the discovery of the body of an 11-year-old boy at a residential complex. Jayden-Lee Meek was allegedly dropped off by his school transport, entered the complex but never made it home. A frantic search for the young led to the gruesome discovery of his badly bruised and naked body, near his home, the next morning. Residents are concerned that Meek's killer may still be living among them and are calling on police to expedite the investigation. A group of community members say they will not rest until the person responsible for this gruesome incident is brought to book. One resident says it's […]

Some disabled artists and creatives across the Gauteng province believe Minister Gayton McKenzie's leadership within the Sports Arts and Culture Department, lacks to withhold its advocacy for true inclusivity as it claims to often do. Lelethu Mahambehlala, a performance poet who also lives with a disability, says the department does not cater for differently abled individuals like her. Mahambehlala is a blind poet who also manages the organisation for which […]

Human Rights lawyer, Sheldon Magardie, says the outcomes of the criminal and deportation proceedings in the cases of controversial Televangelist Timothy Omotoso are more than a comedy of errors. Magardie says they lay bare the gross incompetence on the part of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the officials responsible for enforcing the Immigration Act. Omotoso was set free yesterday, after the East London Magistrate’s Court ruled that he cannot […]

Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he would never return to coach another team in the Premier Soccer League other than Orlando Pirates. Tuesday night marked his final game in charge, culminating in a convincing 3-0 victory over Lamontville Golden Arrows at Orlando Stadium. The win was a much-needed boost for the Buccaneers after their defeat to arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final in Durban." The Spaniard […]

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on institutions of higher learning to implement regulations around celebratory conduct on graduation stages. He emphasised that beautiful moments should not be allowed to turn into disasters. Graduation ceremonies are often marked by jubilant celebrations from graduates and their proud families. In recent years, these moments of joy have become increasingly expressive and elaborate. Makaneta emphasized the need for a balance between celebration and […]

Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad has staunchly defended fast bowler Kagiso Rabada after the player tested positive for a banned substance earlier this year. The said substance is reported to be cocaine. Rabada served a one-month suspension starting April 1st for the offence. The seemingly lenient sanction for the 29-year-old has sparked criticism. However, Conrad, who named Rabada in his 15-man squad for the World Test Championship final, is confident […]

Labor studies expert Professor Lucian van der Walt, believes the country's high youth unemployment rate reflects the existing economy's inability to invest in providing possibilities. He observes that, while the country's economy is designed to have its residents labor for salaries in employment produced by employers, this is not happening. The professor claims that not enough employers are investing in generating jobs for young people. “There are many reasons and […]

Media personality Minenhle ‘Minnie’ Dlamini,has rejected the apology from controversial Podcast and Chill host Macgyver ‘MacG’ Mukwevho. Dlamini has vowed to forge ahead with her legal action. Mukwevho's attorney's issued an apology to her and the podcaster addressed the backlash he received in a recent episode of his platform. In an episode released yesterday, MacG extended an olive branch to Dlamini, inviting her to join him on the show to […]

Political Analyst, Bongani Mahlangu, says the country did not lose anything from the departure of the 49 Afrikaaners to go settle in the US as refugees. He claims they were not contributing to the growth and stability of South Africa. In February, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting refugee status to Afrikaners, claiming that South Africa is targeting specific racial groups through the implementation of the Expropriation […]