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Wet weather expected to last throughout the week

Members of the public are urged to brace themselves for more wet and slippery weather. According to the South African Weather Services (SAWS), the current rains that are lashing parts of Gauteng and the Western Cape should persist throughout this week. SAWS has issued alert warnings of severe thunderstorms, which may result in localised flooding in parts of the country. Forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela, says an alert Level 4 has been […]

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Ellis upbeat about Banyana’s chances on Tuesday

Banyana Banyana will have to pull out all stops tomorrow night when they take on long time rivals Nigeria in the second leg of their 2024 Olympic Qualifier at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria. The South African women's national team was beaten 1-0 in the first leg in Abuja, Nigeria, last Friday thanks to Rasheedat Ajibade's penalty after Banyana veteran Noko Matlou committed a foul inside the box. Desiree Ellis' charges […]

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Latoya Temilton | Parents urged to be attentive when filling in school forms

The Teddy Bear Foundation for Abused Children has urged parents to ensure that they pay attention to indemnity forms and are always fully informed on the activities that take place at their children's schools in order to avoid unforeseen incidents from taking place. The foundation's Director, Dr Shaheda Omar, was reacting to the findings on Laerskool Queenswood pupil, Latoya Temilton's death, who drowned while attending a school leadership camp at […]

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#PeriodPositivity | App to empower young girls, parents launched

Young dads in Johannesburg have hailed the OKY app as a vital resource, helping them better understand their daughters' menstrual health. The fathers were speaking at the launch of South Africa’s newest period tracking app, Oky South Africa, aimed at empowering young girls with period health information. The app was created through a unique partnership between UNICEF and loveLife, with the added support of the Department of Basic Education. Silas […]

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Win the new HUAWEI nova 12i with Y

Introducing the new HUAWEI nova 12i that says “KeStar” without uttering a single word. Y and the new HUAWEI nova 12i are giving you a chance to win your very own smartphone and an entry into a draw for a Boston Media House Bursary to the value of R200 000. To enter, download the Y app available on the HUAWEI App Gallery and other app stores and get ready to […]

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Yanga out to disappoint Sundowns

Young Africans attacking midfielder, Mahlatsi Makudubela, says the club has done its “homework” on their CAF Champions League opponents, South African champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, as the two sides prepare to clash in the second leg of the Quarter-Finals tonight at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria. Muda wa maandalizi yetu ya mwisho kuelekea mchezo wetu wa robo fainali #CAFCL dhidi ya Mamelodi Sundowns FC kesho🔋💪🏽#TimuYaWananchi #DaimaMbeleNyumaMwiko pic.twitter.com/JMnwHsycfJ — Young Africans SC (@YoungAfricansSC) […]

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‘Curro controversial career day post reveals need for diversity talks’

Brand reputation expert, Solly Moeng, says the country needs to build a society that challenges racial stereotypes. Moeng's comments come after a Curro career day picture showing a black child posed as a cashier, while white children were vets, among other occupations, went viral on social media platforms - in yet another racial scandal to rock the country's biggest private school operator. A black English and history teacher at a […]

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Mapisa-Nqakula’s resignation dismissed as cynical

Political analyst, Goodenough Mashego, says Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's resignation was well-calculated and cynical. He says the former National Assembly Speaker was not going to return to Parliament either way and wanted to secure her pension. The embattled former Defence Minister announced her resignation on Wednesday, a day after the High Court in Pretoria dismissed her urgent bid to block her arrest. The politician handed herself over to the authorities yesterday and […]

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Call for charging of Laerskool Queenswood officials for failure to ensure Latoya’s safety

Independent law firm, Nchupetsang Attorneys, has found possible negligence on the part of Laerskool Queenswood principal and the school's educators. The firm revealed its findings in Johannesburg, three months after it was tasked by the Gauteng Education Department to investigate the circumstances of the drowning of 12-year-old Latoya Temilton. It has recommended that the principal and educators be charged for contravening Section 32(1)(a) of the Children’s Act, which placed a […]

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2nd accused to be added in Mapisa-Nqakula’s bribery case

The state has confirmed that a second accused will be added in the bribery case against former National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The embattled former Parliament Speaker was granted R50 000 bail in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court today after handing herself over at the Lyttelton Police Station. Her husband, who is also a former Defence Minister, Charles Nqakula, and the country's former Deputy President, Baleka Mbete, were among some of […]

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