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Singer Cassie's friend and musical collaborator, songwriter Tiffany Red has backed the singer's claims that her ex, Sean 'Diddy" Combs was sexually abusive towards her. In an open letter published in Rolling Stone, Red has described witnessing the alleged abuse which she says left her "tormented". Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend in November, accusing Combs of forcing her to take substances and have sex with multiple male […]

Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, and defender Harry Maguire have won November's Premier League manager and player of the month awards. Teenage sensation, Alejandro Garnacho, walked away with November's Goal of the Month for his amazing goal when the Red Devils played against Everton in the Premier League. Luton Town's Goal keeper Thomas Kaminski picks up the Save of the Month for November.   Man Utd's Harry Maguire picks […]

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says the current state of the health care system in the country is not adequately prepared for the implementation of the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI). On Wednesday, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) passed the controversial NHI bill. The organisation says the readiness of healthcare facilities, in public and private sectors, is a critical factor for the successful implementation of the NHI. The […]

The SANDF Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, has denied claims of the existence of an alleged death squad within the military. General Maphwanya made the remarks at a media briefing in response to the allegations. Last week, non-profit organisation, Open Secrets, released an explosive report that implicates at least four units of the SANDF in crimes, some of which date back four years. The alleged crimes include torture and possible assassinations. […]

There has been mixed reaction to the move made by United Nation's (UN) secretary general, Antonio Gutteres, after he invoked the rare Article 99 of the UN's charter. The secretary general invoked the special power in a bid to press the Security Council over the crisis in the war-torn Gaza strip. Article 99 in the UN charter states that the Secretary-General may bring to the attention of the Security Council […]

Rapper "50 Cent", through his production company G-Unit Film and Television, has announced plans for the release of a Sean"Diddy" Combs documentary, delving deep into the music mogul's string of sexual assault allegations. The "P.I.M.P" hitmaker took to Instagram this week, sharing a snippet of the tell-all documentary. In it, former Bad Boy Records rapper, Mark Curry, alleges that Diddy would spike bottles of women's drinks.   View this post […]

Political Analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze, has labelled Mavuso Msimang's resignation from the ANC as a form of protest. Msimang penned a resignation letter to the party's secretary general after serving the organisation for over six decades. In the long letter, the stalwart laid bare the extent at which corruption has ravaged the governing party at the expense of ordinary citizens. The now former deputy president of the ANC Veterans League […]

Kaizer Chiefs have suspended veteran goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune. They have also removed his captaincy. Amakhosi released a statement this afternoon, giving an update on the former Bafana Bafana international after reports emerged in previous weeks that Khune had been suspended for breaking club protocol. He had allegedly arrived under the influence of alcohol to training. “At the conclusion of the club’s rigorous disciplinary processes last week, the committee has taken […]

Mamelodi Sundowns recorded a record-extending 10th successive win from the start of the DStv Premiership season when they defeated AmaZulu 1-0 at the King Zwelithini Stadium last night. Masandawana secured the victory - thanks to a first-half penalty from Lucas Ribeiro, with the result taking them five points clear at the top of the standings. Usuthu, meanwhile, suffered a fourth defeat of the league season and dropped to 12th place […]

As the festive season draws near with family gatherings set to be the order of the holidays, South Africans have been advised to be mindful of what they snack on during this busy period. Despite the high cost of living, according to a report by global snacking company, Mondelez International, South Africans seem to continue to enjoy snacking with some even indulging in them in the morning before breakfast. Mondelez […]