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Independent Political Analyst, Goodenough Mashego, says the challenges facing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), which have resulted in the mass exodus of leaders, is a reflection of who is steering the ship. Mashego says some of the top leaders who ditched the EFF for uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party did so after realising that the party did not offer them any growth opportunities under Julius Malema's leadership. He draws similarities with […]

Residents of Alexandra have accused the local police of corruption and betrayal. According to the community members, the police accepted bribes from spaza shop owners and failed to shut down unauthorised shops. The anger boiled over at the memorial service of 10-year-old, Lesedi Molaudi, who died from suspected food poisoning after allegedly eating contaminated snacks. Lesedi's tragic death is the 12th reported case since October, sparking widespread concern and demands […]

International relations expert, Professor Siphamandla Zondi, believes that US President-elect Donald Trump offers something different to traditional politicians. He was reacting to the Republican's victory the Democrat candidate, Kamala Harris, whose dream of becoming America's first female President was dashed in the race. Trump was declared as the 47th US President after winning 277 electoral votes. Zondi says he doesn't think that Trump's heading back to the White House will […]

  The Congress of South African Students (Cosas) is calling on government to prioritise the full implementation of the BELA Act without any amendments. The organisation believes this will also restore the citizens' faith in government’s commitment to human rights. Cosas' remarks come after civil rights organisation, AfriForun, painted Pretoria orange during their protest against the Bela Act. AfriForum and other 40 organisations gathered to express their dissatisfaction over the […]

Premier Soccer League (PSL) Chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza, has promised South African football fans that the new Betway Premiership trophy will be one of the most unique trophies ever created. Khoza addressed the media in Johannesburg this morning where he revealed that the prize money for winning the inaugural Betway Premiership league title would be R20-million, which is a R5-million increase from the previous seasons. Khoza also revealed that the […]

Voting in the US proceeded smoothly as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris slugged it out in their bid to occupy the Oval Office. As the world waits with bated breath to find out who will become America's 47th President, young South Africans expressed their misgivings about the blurred lines between pop culture and politics.  This follows the candidates' decision to enlist the help of celebrity pals for endorsement during the […]

Top chef Xolani Sabelo's apology for publicly embarrassing his fiancée, Izingane zeS'thembu reality star, Vuyokazi Nciweni, has not been well received on social media, with some saying the move is a little too late. Sabelo went live on TickTock, days after X was abuzz over voice notes of him talking badly about his fiancée to the mother of his child were leaked to social media. The couple was engaged a […]

Social media is still in a frenzy over a sex scandal involving a high-ranking Equatorial Guinea civil servant after more than 400 tapes of his escapades made it online. The Head of that country's National Financial Investigation Agency, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, slept with wives of his relatives, colleagues, and religious leaders, among others. The 54-year-old politician came into the spotlight after videos of his bedroom shenanigans were leaked. It is […]

South Africa netball team captain, Khanyisa Chawane, is pleased with the early progress shown by the Proteas under new leadership. Captaining the Proteas for the first time since she took the reins from former captain Bongi Msomi, Chawane led them to a 3-0 clean sweep in their three-match Test series against Malawi at Ellis Park this past week. The Proteas crushed the tourists in all three Spar Challenge encounters. After […]

  Renowned American music composer, songwriter, arranger and producer, Quincy Jones, is being remembered for his impact in the industry. The music giant passed on at the age of 91 yesterday. His family representative and publicist, Arnold Robinson, announced his passing earlier today, sparking an inundation of tributes from fans. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” said […]