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  Sekhukhune United coach, Peter Hyballa, has expressed sadness over the loss of Bafana Bafana winger, Elias Mokwana to Tunisian giants, Esperance de Tunis. Mokwana joined four-time African champions on a three-year deal, which reportedly set the club back by R7.3 million in transfer fees. Esperance warded off competition from Kaizer Chiefs for the 24-year-old’s services. Hyballa says he will now focus on the players he has at his disposal. […]

South Africa is mourning the death of one of the country's great actresses, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Connie Chiume. Thank you for being such an amazing iconic actress we enjoyed watching on our screens for all those years. THANK YOU.🙌🏾🕊🕊#RIPConnieChiume 💔🕊 pic.twitter.com/X5H2rUWJ3w pic.twitter.com/sJ1NJ4fQrB — Pedi-Boy-from-Limpopo(Gravity_de_boi_Rsa)🇿🇦🇷🇺 (@Tshepixo__21) August 6, 2024 The 72-year-old Black Panther star and filmmaker died at a Johannesburg hospital today. In a short statement, her family asks for privacy […]

Young Zimbabwean activists have called on their fellow compatriots, living in South Africa, to come out of hiding and join the fight against the oppressive regime back home. Today, they took to the streets of Pretoria to protest recent passport price hikes, which they say could prevent many young Zimbabweans from affording their documents. A member of the Zimbabwe Youth Alliance, Tino Maclean, has described the harrowing experiences of young […]

Controversial Pastor Mboro's Incredible Happenings Church has been reduced to ashes in Katlehong, in Ekurhuleni. Aggrieved community members, led by school children, torched the church, expressing their frustration over the lack of urgency from the police. Mboro, whose real name is Paseka Motsoeneng, came under fire yesterday after he stormed Matshidiso Primary School in what is believed to have been a custody dispute between his family and that of his […]

Amid growing concerns over water quality in Fleurhof, Johannesburg, Water Infrastructure Expert, Carin Bosman, says it's unlikely that the water has been contaminated with sewage. Residents have been complaining about murky tap water with a smell of human waste since Thursday. They suspect the problem started when maintenance workers unknowingly contaminated the water with sewage while fixing pipes. Despite Johannesburg Water's assurances that the water is safe, residents feel trapped […]

Canadian singer and rapping sensation, Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, popularly known as Tory Lanez, has assured music fans that he won’t be in prison for much longer. He made the remarks as congratulatory messages continue to pour in following the news of his high school graduation and recent enrollment into college - while behind bars. “I never thought I’d do that, but I’m taking this moment and taking advantage of […]

The standoff over the racism claims at Pretoria High School for Girls continues on social media with some South Africans accusing the Gauteng Education Department of blowing the situation at school out of proportion. The backlash comes after the department expressed disappointment over the handling of the case against 12 white learners who were allegedly part of a whites' only WhatsApp group where disparaging remarks against their black peers were […]

Springbok lock, RG Snyaman, says the team have learnt some valuable lessons from their series against Ireland, which they plan to implement when they tackle Australia in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday. The Boks arrived in Australia last Thursday to acclimatise to the time zone and local conditions. They wanted to also get a full week of preparation ahead of the clash in Brisbane. Speaking to the media, Snyman […]

Helen Zille’s scathing critique of the ANC’s lack of direction and reliance on patronage over principle resonates deeply in South Africa’s racially charged political landscape. Speaking at a post-election dialogue hosted by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, she labelled the EFF as the only viable contender for the country’s future. Zille also acknowledges the party’s unwavering commitment to radical transformation, which starkly contrasts with the ANC’s increasingly tepid approach. This dichotomy […]

The Department of Basic Education has urged communities to reclaim school property and assist law enforcement to crack down on rampant crime and vandalism. At a Critical Thinking Forum in Johannesburg, DBE Chief Director, Seliki Thlabane, said that criminals stealing from schools have undermined efforts to provide quality education. He also appealed with communities to stop protecting the law breakers. Thlabane's remarks follow escalating shooting and robbery incidents in local […]