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After weeks of silence, multi award winning hip-hop sensation Mthembeni Ndevu, popularly known as known Emtee, has clapped back at fellow rapper, Jesse Molley, known as J Molley, suggesting he is homeless and broke. On a viral live video on social media, the "Pearl Thusi" hitmaker drags the young rapper and says he isn't afraid to face him. pic.twitter.com/O5SGNGa5B4 — DaSlimebaby (@louiehndrx) July 18, 2024 The two musicians have been […]

Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, insists that 200m sprinter, Luxolo Adams, will go to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Adams was dropped from the South African team last week to make way for another athlete despite having met the criteria to qualify for the games. The Minister says he is still awaiting response from the leadership of Athletics South Africa (ASA) and the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc), but is certain […]

Murder accused, Bafana Mahungela, has filed an application for bail based on new evidence on the 1st of August. The Varsity College student was previously denied bail by the Alexandra Magistrates' Court in December. The 21-year-old is accused of murdering Johannesburg teacher, Kirsten Kluyts, whose lifeless body was found at the George Lea Recreational Park in Parkmore in October last year. Mahungela returned to the dock in yesterday, where the […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa says for South Africa to work- government must restore the culture of not just building but also maintaining infrastructure. He delivered his Opening of Parliament Address in Cape Town last night, outlining the priorities of the 7th administration. WATCH | Lutendo Evens Mugagadeli, widely known as "Vendaboy Poet," was the chosen Imbongi for the Opening of Parliament Address. This multi-talented artist has made a name for himself […]

  South Africans have expressed mixed reactions to the latest repo rate announcement by the country's Reserve Bank. The Reserve Bank's Monetary Commitee has decided to leave the repo rate unchanged at a 14-year high of 8.25%, The MPC decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 8.25%. Four members preferred an unchanged stance, and two preferred a reduction of 25 basis points. pic.twitter.com/JddmlKxg0t — SA Reserve Bank (@SAReserveBank) July […]

The driver of the bakkie that rammed into a Carletonville scholar transport, causing it to overturn and catch fire, killing 11 learners and their driver, has been released on R20 000 bail. Gert Van Emmenis briefly appeared before the Fochville Magistrate Court today for culpable homicide as well as reckless and negligent driving. He returns to the same court on the 15th of October. The youngest of his victims was seven years old. […]

South Africans from all walks of life descended to the Grace Bible Church in Pimville, Soweto, today to pay their final respects to legendary football coach and administrator, Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala. Dignitaries, including CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, Orlando Pirates chairman, Irvin Khoza, SAFA President, Danny Jordaan, and Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, were among those in attendance. Tshabalala's childhood friend and fellow coach, Ephraim "Shakes" Mashaba, paid a moving tribute […]

  Law enforcement authorities say they are ready to tackle any possible disruptions ahead of the Opening of Parliament this evening. They say any threats or disorder will be dealt with decisively within the ambit of the law. All eyes are on the National Assembly today, where the President will deliver his Opening of Parliament address as the 7th administration settles into office. Ramaphosa will this evening take the nation into his […]

Social media law specialist, Emma Sadleir, says UKZN lecturer and part time comedian, Mohammed Yacoob Vawda, can sue Independent Media for defamation of character following the media house's alleged expose. Earlier this week, ANC veteran Lindiwe Sisulu along with IOL's Iqbal Surve linked Vawda and two others, including a woman in the Presidency, to the controversial Goolam account, which is regarded by some as a disinformation and harassment tool. In […]