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Today is International Human Rights Day, and with the theme of "The Rights Path" for World AIDS Day 2024, it is imperative that we examine the devastating intersection of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and HIV in South Africa. This crisis continues to disproportionately affect women and girls, especially adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), who bear the brunt of the HIV epidemic. However, the intersection of these two public health crises […]

ANC National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, says the DA can walk out of the GNU and make way for other organisations, such as the MK Party and EFF. Earlier this week, DA leader, John Steenhuisen, issued a stern warning to the President not to fire his comrade - Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, over the Bela Act - saying that would signal the end of the GNU. Steenhuisen's stance is in […]

The Proteas sealed a 2-0 whitewash victory against Sri Lanka after a closely contested win in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada were the chief destroyers as the hosts powered to a 109-run victory. 🟢🟡Match Result It’s done, the battle has concluded!👏 🇿🇦South Africa win by 109 runs down in Gqeberha. The Proteas take the Test Series 2-0, as the win takes us top of the […]

Self-proclaimed doctor, Matthew Lani, says he believes in second chances in a new TikTok video apologising to the country for all the claims he made about him being a medic. Lani, who had gained a following after he started posting on social media platforms, TikTok, would do videos of him in hospital wearing scrubs and with a stethoscope. He would also give medical advice and even sell medication as he […]

Mzansi's star girl, Tyla, has left fans exhilarated and tantalised following her show stopping two-city tour. Tygas, as she calls her fans, have flooded social media with posts reminiscing about her performances at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on Thursday and at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday. I want the South Africans who’ve been saying Tyla isn’t huge in SA & that they know that their faves are […]

American rapper, Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, has rejected the rape allegations levelled against him as idiotic. Jay-Z is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is currently behind bars for alleged sex crimes, at the after party of the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. It is alleged that the young girl was lured by Diddy's driver, who suggested to her that the music star had an […]

The weather will play no part in helping Orlando Pirates in their encounter against African giants and CAF Champions League record winners, Al Ahly, at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, according to Bucs' coach, Jose Riveiro. The two giants meet in match day 2 of the CAF Champions League's group C, with both looking for a second victory in as many matches. Riveiro believes the Egyptian team, who are aiming to […]

South Africans have expressed support for SA Rugby's (Saru) decision to turn down a R1.3 billion proposal for a private equity investment in the sport’s commercial rights. The proposed deal fell through the crack after it failed to reach the 75% majority required for the transaction to be approved. Ten out of 13 votes were needed from the country's rugby unions for the deal to go ahead, but seven of […]

Youth GBV activist, Courtney Gelderblom, says when addressing gender-based violence, the emotional toll the scourge takes on children who witness these violent acts must not be ignored. Her remarks come as the country observes 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. Gelderblom believes that the voices and experiences of children must be amplified instead of being overlooked. The young activist also noted that due to fears of discomfort, adults are failing […]

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, says Janusz Walus deprived South Africa of one of its greatest leaders, and his release without a full confession of his actions and conspiracies remains an injustice. Mbalula was reacting to the announcement of Walus' imminent deportation to his home country of Poland after completing his parole. The Justice, Home Affairs, Correctional Services and the Presidency Ministers made the announcement earlier today. They say they […]