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Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, is concerned that Teboho Mokoena and Khuliso Mudau haven't been featuring in the Mamelodi Sundowns line-up of late. Both Mokoena and Mudau were named in Broos’ final 23-man squad for this month’s two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo-Brazzaville. But Broos says it will be difficult to pick them if they continue to fail to get into Manqoba Mngqithi’s Sunday's starting line-up. “We have to […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued an ultimatum to the African National Congress (ANC) to reinstate Cilliers Brink as Tshwane Mayor or risk the stability of other ANC-run metros.One week has passed since the mayor was ousted through an ANC-sponsored motion of no confidence. The ANC in Gauteng cited plummeting service delivery in township communities and financial mismanagement as reasons for the move.Action SA, the DA's former ally, played a […]

US lawyer Tony Buzbee has warned that the public will soon know the names of those involved in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' alleged sex trafficking saga. Buzbee says he will disclose the names of the people who either assisted Diddy in his alleged crimes or were bystanders at his infamous house parties. Earlier this week, fresh sexual assault allegations surfaced against the music mogul. More than a 100 people are expected to sue […]

Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, says his team are now better equipped than ever to push for the United Rugby Championship title. White’s team have twice fallen at the last hurdle in the first three years of the competition, losing finals to the Stormers and Glasgow Warriors. Despite this, however, he feels they are in the best shape yet going into a campaign, which begins on Saturday for them, […]

A court ruling that recently found that a rape accused must confirm sexual consent instead of assuming it has been cautiously welcomed. On Monday, the High Court in Pretoria ruled that the unreasonable belief in consent can no longer stand as a legal defence to sexual assault. Legal experts say the ruling represents a pivotal shift in how courts in South Africa view consent, particularly in cases where survivors exhibit […]

Human Rights lawyer, Sheldon Magardie, has emphasised the importance of securing South Africa's borders to protect both locals and undocumented workers from exploitation.  Magardie's comments come amidst the controversy surrounding Pretoria's Babel Restaurant, which is accused of flouting labour laws and exploiting employees. It follows a viral tell-all video by a former employee, Mihlali Nobavu, who accused staff at the restaurant of creating a toxic environment and mistreating workers.    […]

  Non-profit organisation, Women for Change (WFC), says hosting Chris Brown in South Africa undermines the progress the country is trying to make in addressing the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The music star will be in the country in two months' time for his much-anticipated concert, which is scheduled for the 14th of December. While his fans say they are ready to break the bank for him, critics are […]

Researcher and founder of SA Drug Policy, Shaun Shelly, says vulnerable women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are usually targeted to traffic drugs. Most of the time, according to Shelly, these women are lured by the prospect of being paid at least R30 000. He says they don't even ask about the chances of being caught. He was weighing in on the case of 21-year-old Mantwa Tshabalala, who is on trial […]

Exactly one week after the devastating Midrand Complex Building Fire, emotional survivors are struggling to make ends meet. The blaze gutted the Broadwalk Urban Village, leaving one person dead and hundreds of others homeless. For 29-year-old Zintle Madlanga and her partner, Phakamile Nkosi, life has been a daily struggle. The couple and their two-year-old daughter have accumulated a hotel bill of over R4 000 since the fire destroyed their home. […]

Civil society organisation, Section27, has raised concern over the shortage of registered abortion facilities in the country and a rise of illegal clinics. The organisation, which recently commemorated International Safe Abortion Day in Braamfontein in the Joburg CBD, went on a spree to take down illegal abortion posters. Section27 also called on government to strengthen its efforts in providing vital information on this serious medical procedure. According to a 2023 […]