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The Minister of Higher Education, Dr Blade Nzimande, says he has nothing to hide. He was responding to mounting calls for his axing following a NSFAS corruption scandal in which he is implicated. Nzimande says he is not afraid and has thus voluntarily decided to subject himself to the relevant legal processes and ethics bodies of the ANC and the South African Communist Party (SACP). Last week, OUTA released voice […]

Political analyst, Levy Ndou, says the continuous protection of former President, Jacob Zuma, is now haunting the ANC. He describes Zuma's behaviour as an indication of his accustomed expectation that he will always be shielded by the governing party. Addressing ANC members in Mbombela ahead of the party's January 8 celebration this weekend, Mbalula conceded that the ANC defended Zuma in his multi-million rand Nkandla upgrade. At the time, the […]

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed that it has agreed terms on bonuses with the Bafana Bafana squad that is heading to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast. Yesterday, SAFA announced that it had met with the players to outline the payment structure for the tournament. The players were represented by captain Ronwen Williams, vice-captains Percy Tau and Siyanda Xulu, Veli Mothwa and Themba […]

The news of Grade R-7 learners having being sold drug-laced muffins sent shockwaves across the country, shining the spotlight on the need for better vetting processes of street vendors and improved school safety. In September, 90 learners from Pulamadibogo Primary School in Soshanguve were hospitalised after eating muffins laced with marijuana, allegedly sold to them by young people outside their school. The children were rushed to local medical facilities after experiencing […]

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos' charges will assemble for camp today as preparations for this year's Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire near a climax. The squad will be training in Stellenbosch until next Tuesday. They will then play a training match against Lesotho behind closed doors at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, before departing for Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday. Broos announced his final 23-player squad for AFCON […]

Israel has slammed South Africa for hauling the nation to the Hague for its role in the war that's been raging since October 7, when militant group, Hamas, ambushed America's top trading partner and staunch ally, killing about 1 200 Israelis. More than 200 others, including migrants, were taken to the Gaza Strip as captives or hostages. These action led to a devastating retaliation from Israel, which released over 6 […]

The story of Mzansi's very own Houdini's great escape remains one of the biggest news stories to captivate South Africans in recent times and as the authorities push to nail all those who helped him flee and live undetected for almost a year - the case promises to lay bare details of corruption, incompetence, bribery and fraud within South Africa's criminal justice system. The Facebook rapist and murderer Thabo Bester's […]

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a 14-player squad for the Proteas two-match Test tour of New Zealand this month. Titans batter Neil Brand will captain the side that includes Test batters David Bedingham and Keegan Petersen, who are currently involved in the ongoing Test series against India which South Africa lead 1-0. Zubayr Hamza; the experienced Khaya Zondo; pace pair Duanne Olivier and Dane Paterson, as well as spinner […]

  While 2023 has been a year of successes and new talent emerging, it has also been marked by the loss of some of South Africa's big names in the arts and culture sector. One of the most notable deaths, which has left a huge gap in the music scene and to some still feels like a dream, was that of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes. The 35-year-old celebrated rapper, record producer, […]

DStv Premiership strugglers Richards Bay FC have released head coach, Kaitano Tembo, from his contract, the club announced on Christmas Day. Bay are battling relegation in second-last place on the log standings where they have just 10 points from 15 matches having won twice, drawn four times and lost in nine matches. Former Lamontville Golden Arrows head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi, who joined the club as a “senior coach” last month, […]