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Some social media users have accused the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) of targeting black people after the institution revealed that it is investigating controversial media personality and podcaster, Nhlamulo Baloyi, popularly known as Nota. According to the commission's Gauteng wing, the Chapter 9 institution has received several complaints about some eyebrow raising comments that Baloyi recently made on The Hustlers Corner podcast with DJ Sbu.   On the podcast, […]

As the world marks International Mother Language Day, South Africa's rich linguistic diversity is being celebrated. The Pan South African Language Board emphasises the importance of learning one another's languages in the interest of nation-building.The organisation says in a country with 12 official languages, including sign language, preserving language diversity is crucial. Senior Provincial Manager at PanSALB, Lufuno Ndlovu, notes that while English is often linked to success, this mindset […]

Betway Premiership strugglers, Marumo Gallants FC, have parted ways with Head Coach, Dan Malesela, and Technical Director, Molefi Ntseki, following a string of poor results. The club is currently 14th in the league, having secured only four wins from 17 matches this season. Malesela was placed on special leave in December before returning to the team. In a statement, the club said it is seeking a fresh approach. Assistant coaches, […]

One of the victims, who appears on the Zanzou nightclub videos, says he doesn't remember what happened on that fateful night and he won't be pressing any charges. A video of the young man, looking unresponsive, on the floor while a bouncer placed his boot over his mouth has sparked further outrage. After the video circulated, the young boy came out to confirm that he was still alive and that […]

Photo Credit: EFF As pressure mounts for the police find the men behind the Zanzou torture, Clinical psychologist, Dr Shaheda Omar, has painted a picture of the long recovery journey that awaits the victims. The Clinical Director at the Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children says the young men will require lifelong interventions and therapeutic support. Her remarks come as South Africans reel from the shocking and harrowing viral videos […]

Universities South Africa has condemned the mass unrest across campuses this week, describing it as misdirected. The body has urged students to engage in dialogue in bid to find lasting solutions for the problems facing tertiary institutions. At the University of Cape Town, classes were moved online due to at least three days of disruptive protests.  At Wits University, students clashed with campus security on Thursday following the interruption of […]

Model and OnlyFans star, Lily Phillips, has announced that she is expecting a child. However, social media users aren't convinced because it came shortly after rumours circulated that another OnlyFans star, Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Bellinger, was pregnant. Some say it seems like there's some competition between the two over who first slept with 100 men in one day. They also both planned to sleep with 1 […]

Sekhukhune United head coach, Lehlohonolo Seema, has lifted the lid on the return of midfielder, Shaun Mogaila, to competitive action after a four-month absence as he is involved in a culpable homicide case. The 29-year-old is on trial for alleged reckless and negligent driving as well as fleeing the scene of a fatal car accident that claimed the life of a nine-year-old girl in Tembisa, which left two others seriously […]

The CEO of Childline South Africa, Dumisile Nala, has emphasised the importance of parents seeking support when facing difficulties in protecting and caring for their children. Nala’s comments come in response to the disturbing case of 32-year-old Keneiwe Shalaba, who is accused of selling her two-year-old son, Kutlwano. In an unsettling twist, Shalaba gave birth to another child while in police custody. Shalaba was set to appear again today in […]

Independent Economic Analyst, Professor Bonke Dumisa, says it's unfortunate that the differences between the ANC and DA have played out publicly in an embarrassing fashion. Prof Dumisa was reacting to the postponement of the 2025 budget speech. The move was attributed to the Government of National Unity parties' failure to agree on the proposed 2% VAT increase. It is the first time in post-apartheid South Africa that the tabling of […]