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11th suspect sought in multi-million rand SASSA fraud case

The police are looking for a 11th suspect in the multi-million rand SASSA fraud scandal. Ten accused in the matter appeared before the Lenasia Magistrate Court today.   Seven of them are officials from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, says the 11th suspect in the matter is also a SASSA employee and has urged her to surrender to the police. He also appealed to […]

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Rhode Saga | Yires urged to be skeptical of high-end brands appearing suddenly

Brand experts have urged Yires to always be cautious when spending their money on high-end brands and to verify things by checking those brands' official pages to avoid falling for scams. Their appeal comes as hundreds of unsuspecting young people were scammed over the weekend and sold counterfeit goods at a "Rhode Skin pop-up store" at the Mall of Africa in Midrand. The unsuspecting consumers only realised hours later that […]

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South Africans rally behind expelled ambassador

South Africans have rallied behind the country's ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, saying they will welcome him back home with open arms. Rasool has been declared a persona non grata in the US and was expelled from Washington after US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, accused him of hating the country and President Donald Trump. South Africa's Ambassador to the United States is no longer welcome in our […]

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Cape Town City sack Mushin

Cape Town City have parted ways with interim coach, Muhsin Ertugral. Ertugral was initially appointed as  technical director and interim coach in January after Eric Tinkler, who's now at Sekhukhune United, was sacked. The Turk's tenure started on a high with victories over both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. His lucky streak continued with him even winning the PSL Coach of the Month in January. But results have been disappointing […]

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Expert questions timing of IPID’s probe into Mkhwanazi

Crime expert, Calvin Rafadi, has raised concerns over the timing of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's (IPID) investigation into Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Rafadi says it's odd that it comes amid two crucial positions, the head of the Hawks and national police commissioner, that are set to be filled soon, and mounting pressure on who will assume the roles.  Mkhwanazi's name has emerged as one of the people being touted for the […]

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Ex-congregants say rape-accused pastor Zondo is a ‘cult leader’

As rape-accused church leader, Stephen Zondo, prepares to return to the Pretoria High Court today, ex-congregants have described him as a cult leader who brainwashed worshippers.  The Rivers of Living Water Church leader is accused of sexually assaulting several women who were his staff and church members.  Zondo faces 10 counts of rape for allegedly preying on them under the pretense of private prayer sessions.  The earliest charge dates back […]

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Cannabis activists up in arms over ban

Cannabis rights activist have slammed the Health Department's decision to ban the import, manufacture and sale of any foods containing cannabis and cannabis products in the country. Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, this week gazetted regulations of the ban, which will also affect legal items like hemp seed oil and flour. The decision has left business owners reeling and worried about the impact on their businesses and potential job losses. Speaking […]

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Players are not machines: Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, has cried foul over his side's crunch Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates being played on Sunday and not Saturday. Cardoso says Saturday would have given some of his players a day to rest before reporting for national team camps. Ronwen Williams, Grant Kekana, Aubrey Modiba, Khuliso Mudau, Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas, Jayden Adams and Thapelo Morena are in the Bafana squad for 2026 World […]

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Nota pens scathing letter to SAHRC

Controversial media personality and podcaster, Nhlamulo Baloyi, popularly known as Nota, has filed a scathing letter to South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in response to the Chapter 9 institution's letter of demand it recently sent him. The SAHRC in Gauteng wrote to Baloyi on Wednesday, demanding that he makes a public apology and pay damages, among others, for the eyebrow raising comments he recently made on The Hustlers' Corner […]

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