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The police in Mpumalanga have uncovered a suspected illegal military training camp, arresting 95 Libyans at a farm in White River. The men allegedly misrepresented themselves on their visa applications to the country, claiming they were coming to train as security guards. But authorities say it seems like they had been receiving military training and will be charged for contravening the Immigration Act. The Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security […]

Learners at Pretoria High School for Girls are demanding the demotion of prefects involved in an alleged racist WhatsApp group. The school is embroiled in controversy after a leaked group chat revealed derogatory comments, including racial slurs, made by learners about their black peers. Twelve pupils, including prefects, face disciplinary action over the incident. The school's Head Girl is also allegedly involved in the group chat, according to learners. Emotions […]

The combination of a funny and witty Deadpool with a serious Wolverine can seem like a weird pairing. However, after watching the movie - I can say it works. Marvel movies in keeping the franchise alive, have now moved to bring back the 'older' characters, maybe with plans to even have those 'superheroes' be the new talk of the town. Known for hit movies like Black Panther, Captain America and […]

The music industry has been hit with yet another blow, following the passing of Sesotho hip-hop artist, Bokang Moleli, popularly known as Malome Vector. The young Lesotho-born artist passed away in a horrific crash on the N1 near the Koppies off-ramp yesterday. Authorities say two other people died in the crash, while two more were transferred to hospital. The hip-hop artist was allegedly travelling from Gauteng towards Bloemfontein, on his […]

South African football legend, Dr Jomo Sono, says Pitso Mosimane should not consider taking up a job in South Africa. Mosimane has been out of a job for since May after he parted ways with UAE club, Abha, after failing to promote the club. Speaking at Mosimane's conferring with an honourary doctorate at the University of Johannesburg on Wednesday, Sono advised 'Jingles' to not settle for a job in the […]

Prisoners' rights activist, Miles Bhudu, has labelled the recent raids at the country's hotspot prisons as damage control of the government's failure to implement its policies. He believes that by now the government should have adopted robust strategies and tactics to make sure that illegal items don't find their way into the prison cells. His remarks follow yesterday's SAPS raid at the Johannesburg Prison, also known as Sun City. Playstations, […]

Young Grade R ECD educators protesting outside the Department of Basic Education (DBE), on Wednesday, have decried the unethical phasing out of their qualifications without proper warning. They are demanding improved compensation and recognition of their Grade R diplomas. In 2015, DBE announced the phasing out of the Grade R Teaching Diploma, forcing thousands of teachers to upgrade to a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching. However, many ECD […]

South Africa's most successful football coach, Pitso Mosimane, received an honorary doctorate at the University of Johannesburg's graduation ceremony today. Dressed and Ready for the Occasion👔👨🏾‍🎓@go2uj #PitsoWeek #HonoraryDoctorate pic.twitter.com/ZsMmxj9GNO — Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) July 24, 2024 Mosimane joins the likes of Desiree Ellis, Rassie Erasmus and Jomo Cosmos owner, Jomo Sono, on the exclusive list of South African sports people who have received this particular honour. 🎉🎉🎉Pitso Mosimane receives his […]

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) has raised the alarm over the rising drug trading within the country. The ISS' organised crime expert, Martin Ewi, says, over the past five years, South Africa has become one of the hubs for transnational drug trafficking. He was reacting to the court appearance of five men, three Mexican nationals and two South Africans, who are linked to the R2 billion drug bust at […]

Education expert, Professor Mary Metcalfe, says racism is structured in South Africa and for it to be dealt with - constant willingness to learn to live in an ethnically diverse society is needed. Metcalfe was reacting to the suspension of 12 learners from Pretoria High School For Girls over alleged racism. According to the Gauteng Education Department, the learners who are white, were part of a WhatsApp group - where […]