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  ANC veteran, Snuki Zikalala, says former president Jacob Zuma's expulsion from the ANC was long overdue. He says the former president's conduct is a bitter lesson for the ANC. Zuma, who has been in the ANC for just over six decades, has become the first former president to be expelled from the party. He contravened party rules when he formed the MK Party, while still a card-carrying member of the liberation […]

Former Public Protector, Professor Thuli Madonsela, says one of the main challenges of the Government of National Unity (GNU) will be addressing the disconnect between well-meaning government policies and their lack of implementation. She was speaking in Johannesburg at an event aimed at reflecting on democracy in South Africa, 30 years on. The event, hosted by the University of Johannesburg in collaboration with the National School of Government, brought together […]

    Security concerns in Paris ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony tonight - has been thrust into the spotlight again. This is after arsonists carried out attacks on France's high-speed train network, causing major travel disruption and the French airport has now been evacuated and closed. The city's rail network was paralysed with most of its high-speed train services affected hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. France's […]

                          The South African Women Lawyers Association (SAWLA) has described incoming Chief Justice Mandisa Maya's appointment as a fitting feat for someone whose career has been filled with many milestones. One of her most notable feats was her serving as the first female president of the Supreme Court of Appeal from 2017 until her appointment as Deputy Chief […]

New Kaizer Chiefs head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, has labelled the club's 10 season long trophy drought as unacceptable. The Tunisian addressed South African media addressed South African media for the first time today and was brutally honest in his assessment of the team and where it finds itself. Amakhosi returned to South Africa from their pre-season camp in Turkiye on Wednesday and are set to face Tanzanian giants, Young Africans […]

Independent Political Analyst, Goodenough Mashego, labels Zizi Kodwa's stint in the National Legislature as optics. He says Kodwa must tell the public why he returned to Parliament after being charged with corruption. The former Sport, Arts and Culture Minister had returned as a lawmaker after having resigned last month from his positions in the ANC in the wake of the scandal. He raised eyebrows when he returned to the National […]

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 […]