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Kidnapping is a major issue in the country: Cele

              Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has revealed that the suspects arrested in connection with the recent kidnapping of a 18-year-old Wits University student have been linked to over 50 kidnappings. The minister held a media briefing on Tuesday, giving an update on the efforts made by the police to fight serious and violent crimes in the country. "Police have broken the back of this […]

todaySeptember 26, 2023 131

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Recess is back! Y is giving GenZs a voice

Recess on Morning Break is BACK! Y is changing the game and giving GenZs a voice… We're looking for high school students between 14 and 18 years old, who have something to say, to take over an hour of Morning Break with Xtremme these school holidays between 02 October to 06 October! Recess on Morning Break is where you can share your concerns, ideas and thoughts And decide your own playlist! […]

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SAWS warns of thunderstorms over the long weekend

  The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of thunderstorms that could hit the country over the long weekend. According to the weather service, the stormy weather is likely to rage until early next week for large parts of the country. SAWS says widespread showers and thundershowers can be expected across western, central, and southern SA, particularly from Sunday onwards. However, cold conditions are expected over western and southern parts […]

todaySeptember 22, 2023 122

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“Space cookie” doping scandal accused charged with 9 counts of attempted murder

The two men accused of selling drugged muffins to Soshanguve school pupils have been charged with nine counts of attempted murder as investigations into the case continue. Earlier this week, 90 pupils ranging from grade R to grade 7 were hospitalised after consuming the muffins sold to them by the street vendors. They have all now been discharged from hospital. Amukelani Nyalunga (19) and his 21-year-old co-accused Ofentse Maluleke made […]

todaySeptember 22, 2023 188

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Two suspects accused of selling “dagga cookies” to minors in court

  Two suspects accused of selling drugged edibles to minors are appearing before the Soshanguve Magistrate Court today. They were arrested after at least 90 Pulamadibongo Primary School pupils were hospitalised on Wednesday. They fell ill after consuming the “space cookies” the children allegedly bought from the two men. The affected children were between grades R and 7, with some as young as 6 years old. Parents met with officials […]

todaySeptember 22, 2023 143 1

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Banyana downed in the US

Banyana Banyana suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat at the hands of the United States of America in an international friendly match played at the TQL Stadium in Cincinati, Ohio, on Friday morning. Coach Desiree Ellis’ charges started well and looked lively in the opening 30 minutes of the match, but it was after Lynn Williams’ opening goal for the former world champions in the 32nd minute that saw Banyana's confidence levels drop. There was […]

todaySeptember 22, 2023 98

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Gungubele says plans are in place to avoid another grant payment crisis

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, says they have started preparing for October grant payments to avoid the chaos beneficiaries endured this month. He was giving an update on the payments, alongside his Social Development counterpart, Lindiwe Zulu, on Thursday. September has been a terrible month for grant beneficiaries as challenges the government has blamed on a technical glitch, forced thousands of Postbank Gold Card SASSA holders to […]

todaySeptember 22, 2023 107

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Swimming SA launches High Performance Academy in Tshwane

  As preparations continue for the 2024 Olympics, SA’s teen swimming sensation and Olympian, Pieter Coetzé, says his preparations have been going well and he is ready to bring home more medals. Speaking in Tshwane at the launch of Swimming South Africa’s High-Performance Academy, Coetzé said he wants to inspire more young people to get into the sport. The 19-year-old was named the ambassador for the academy. “It means the […]

todaySeptember 21, 2023 247

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“Dating sites have become haven for criminals,” warns specialist investigator

Specialist investigator, Mike Bolhuis, has warned young people to stay away from dating sites, saying they've become a haven for criminals. He says they've received an overwhelming number of cases of young people who are lured and extorted on the sites. "We have found that also on these dating sites, the false identities and information theft is enormous. The social media world out there is a dangerous world." His remarks […]

todaySeptember 21, 2023 157

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Nortje, Magala ruled out of World Cup

Proteas fast bowlers, Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala, have been ruled out of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. Nortje has a suspected low back (lumbar) stress fracture and will be under the care of a specialist team on the next steps in his recovery, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) in a statement. The 29-year-old seamer experienced lower back spasms during the second One-Day International against Australia […]

todaySeptember 21, 2023 177