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During the month of Ramadan, Muslim footballers fast from sunrise until sunset. The same goes for players in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Betway Premiership champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, have three in their ranks in Peter Shalulile, Tashreeq Matthews, and Keanu Cupido. Their coach, Miguel Cardoso, is also experienced in training players having coached ES Tunis in Tunisia and says that in his experience, the fast does not affect the players […]

As the severe weather conditions continue to wreak havoc in the country, residents have been advised to exercise caution in their homes and while driving. Infrastructure has been destroyed, leaving some people displaced and some without their cars, among other things. On Wednesday, Gauteng was heavily affected by heavy rain that left roads flooded, and some cares submerged. Some videos even showed rivers overflowing and some people said they have […]

The defense in the murder trial of convicted killer couple, Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu, has urged the Pretoria High Court to show leniency, requesting a 15-year sentence for the couple.  The duo was found guilty in November for murdering Lerato’s ex-partner, Sibusiso Sithebe, and faking Sibusiso's death as part of a brazen insurance scam - spanning three cities. While Sibusiso has confessed to the crime, citing emotional distress caused by […]

Sociologist, Dr Mbali Mazibuko, says young couple's decision to not want children at their weddings signifies social class mobility. Mazibuku says the events that young people and the middle-class host speak to the growing consumer culture in the country which is evident by the well curated weddings and other social events they host. She was weighing in on a fresh social media conversation on whether children should be invited to […]

A man has taken to social media, threatening to sue the Health Department and his medical doctor for failing to warn him about the side effects of circumcision. The man, Abednego, has also called on men who want to join his lawsuit to message him. The US-based South African claims that his sexual health was significantly better before undergoing the procedure, and he feels deceived by the health authorities. "We […]

Convicted killer-couple, Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu, return to the Pretoria High Court this morning for pre-sentencing proceedings.  In November, the pair were convicted for orchestrating the brutal murder of Lerato’s ex-partner and father of her child, Sibusiso Sithebe.  The couple, found guilty of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and fraud, will argue for leniency before the court determines their final sentence. The Mahlangus’ crime was part of a plan to […]

The Proteas have bowed out of another major international tournament in the knockout stages. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck brilliant centuries as New Zealand posted the highest-ever Champions Trophy total of 362-6 in their semi-final against South Africa in Lahore, Pakistan. Ravindra amassed a 101-ball 108 while Williamson hit 102 off 94 balls on a batting-friendly Gaddafi Stadium pitch after New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat […]

  With just six weeks in office, US President Donald Trump has the world on its toes. Trump started off his second term with a bang, from signing over 200 executive orders to withdrawing from organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) amongst others, to cutting foreign aid across the world, leaving countries scrambling about what their next move will be. He has reversed the course of US policy […]

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) is calling on the Minister of Police to immediately declassify the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report on PhalaPhala and give South Africans the transparency they deserve. In a written response to ATM's parliamentary question, Minister Senzo Mchunu refused to release the report, saying it was top secret. He did not give reasons for why the report was classified. IPID investigated the conduct of the […]

Media personality, Somizi Mhlongo, has found himself at the centre of a heated public dispute with businessman and promoter, 'ManB' Tyekana, who has accused the renowned choreographer of unprofessionalism. The drama began when Somizi was booked by ManB for an event in East London. Things took an unexpected turn when the 52-year-old seemingly used the opportunity to attend another gig he was also booked for in the province, raising eyebrows […]