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Sbusiso Leope, better known as DJ Sbu, has broken his silence following the death of Zahara. The co-founder of TS Records and visionary behind the discovery of the musician has come under fire since Monday, following news of the 36-year-old's sudden death. Since her passing, the singer's claims about alleged unpaid royalties from the record label, worth millions, have resurfaced online.Social media users have had mixed reactions, with some people […]

The adoption of the resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza Strip by the United General Assembly has been welcomed across the world. One hundred and 53 member states voted in favour of the resolution, 10 countries, including the United States (US) and Israel, voted against it  - while 23 countries abstained. The meeting, which was called by Egypt and Mauritania's representatives, convened yesterday after the US […]

Reeza Hendricks’ attacking intent with the bat together with three wickets important by Gerald Coetzee helped the Proteas edge out India by five wickets on the DLS Method in the second T20 International at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday. The right-hander struck eight boundaries and a six in his 49 runs off 27 balls and was supported well by captain Aiden Markram (30) as the hosts hunted down […]

ActionSA says the government's decision to grant the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens legal police status is a complete disregard for the safety of residents and the wardens. The Justice Department has designated the Crime Prevention Wardens 'Amapanyaza" to exercise peace officer powers. According to the department, the wardens, who were unveiled by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in April, will now assume the same legal status as Gauteng provincial traffic officers. […]

As residents of Dieplsoot demand more police presence in their crime-stricken community, Johannesburg district commissioner, Max Masha, says overgrown vegetation, inaccessible roads and poor lighting are some of the obstacles to adequate policing in the area. The provincial police top brass addressed the community on initiatives to curb crime in one of Gauteng's worst affected areas yesterday. Speaking at the briefing, Masha elaborated on the challenges police face. The district […]

Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis, has won the women’s Coach of the Year Award, for the fourth consecutive time, at the CAF awards ceremony. The event was held in the Moroccan city of Marrakech last night. South African side, Mamelodi Sundowns, clinched the Ladies as Team of the Year Award,  whilst the Egyptian giants, Al Ahly, won the men's accolade. South Africa dominated the continent’s Best XI players in the […]

South Africans are reeling from shock following the untimely passing of Bulelwa 'Zahara' Mkutukana. The multi-award-winning sensation passed away on Monday, a few weeks after she was hospitalised due to alleged liver complications. Zahara has been hailed as a musical genius from all walks of life. She captured hearts and souls with her top debut album, Loliwe, which was released in 2011. In 2012, the songstress won eight South African […]

  Political analyst, Professor Siphamandla Zondi, says he believes the United States took a risk by going against the resolution for a ceasefire in the Middle East because Washington is one of the biggest sponsors of the ongoing war. A UN security council meeting convened last week after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked the rare Article 99 in a bid to restore peace and save lives in the Gaza Strip. […]

  Zandile Mafe won’t be prosecuted for allegedly setting Parliament on fire.The high court in Cape Town has declared him unfit to stand trial following a series of psychiatric evaluations, which diagnosed him with schizophrenia and paranoia. Mafe is accused of setting parts of the National Assembly alight in January last year, which is expected to cost the state over R2 billion in refurbishments. Delivering his judgment, Judge Nathan Erasmus […]