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Minnie Dlamini rejects claims that she stole NLC funds

Media personality, Minenhle 'Minnie' Dlamini, has denied allegations that she stole money from the National Lottery Commission (NLC) in 2016, accusing the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of unfairly damaging her reputation. Dlamini is reportedly among several beneficiaries who received funding through the Mshandukani Foundation, a non-profit organisation implicated in the SIU’s investigation into the misuse of NLC funds. She says she was booked at the time for a professional engagement […]

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Tributes pour in for slain DJ Warras as family and colleagues honor his legacy

Family, friends and colleagues of slain media personality and former Y personality, DJ Warras, gathered in Sandton on Friday to celebrate his life, remembering him as a gifted broadcaster, devoted father and outspoken thinker whose voice resonated across social and cultural divides. Warras, whose real name was Warrick Stock, was shot and killed earlier this week in the Johannesburg CBD after being approached by three unknown men. Police say the […]

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2025 in Review | Mkhwanazi’s July 6 bombshell rewrote South Africa’s political landscape

  The 6th of July 2025 marked a turning point in South Africa's political landscape when KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, appeared before the nation in full military regalia and laid bare what he described as deep-rooted rot within the criminal justice system. Mkhwanazi ignited a political storm after placing several high-profile politicians and senior officials at the centre of the alleged corruption, including embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu (who […]

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Alleged holiday scammer to learn bail fate next week

Alleged vacation swindler, Premila Shunmugam, will find out next week whether she will be granted bail. The 57-year-old woman is accused of defrauding clients since 2006, with the most recent case involving more than R5 million under the pretense of operating a travel agency, Silver Touch Events and Travel. Prosecutor Chris Maruma told the Pretoria Magistrate's Court that the evidence against Shunmugam is overwhelming, suggesting she remain in custody at […]

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NTI workers face bleak festive season without salaries

North West Transport Investment (NTI) employees, supported by the South African Workers Union Ya Bashumi, have taken their fight for unpaid salaries to the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, demanding the immediate release of an outstanding subsidy owed to the state-owned bus operator. The demonstration follows months of unpaid wages, with workers warning that ongoing delays could leave them spending yet another festive season without an income. The union […]

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MK Party accuses Batohi of arrogance, lodges formal complaints

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has accused National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Advocate Shamila Batohi of arrogance and misconduct, following her abrupt departure from proceedings at the Nkabinde Inquiry without permission. The party's acting parliamentary leader, Des van Rooyen, said Batohi's conduct showed “utter arrogance” unbecoming of someone holding such a senior office, adding that legal consequences should follow. The party has lodged two formal complaints against Batohi with the […]

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Thuli Madonsela claims eviction attempt, raises estate irregularity concerns

Former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, has revealed that she allegedly faced an attempt to evict her from the home she shared with her late partner, Richard Edward Foxton, just days after his death, an experience she says left her and her children traumatised while they were still in mourning. Madonsela spoke during an online media briefing on Wednesday, addressing ongoing concerns for her personal safety and raising serious questions about […]

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Family mourns DJ Warras after fatal shooting

The family of former Y DJ and media personality, Warras, is reeling after he was fatally shot in Johannesburg’s CBD on Tuesday. The 40-year-old, whose real name was Warrick Stock, was gunned down as he left a building he allegedly owned and headed to his vehicle. Police say an unknown suspect opened fire at close range before fleeing the scene. Authorities have launched a manhunt for three suspects who remain […]

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Presidency under fire for not releasing Madlanga interim report

The Presidency has confirmed that only the final report, of the Madlanga Commission, will be made public. The announcement comes amid mounting backlash over the Presidency’s decision to withhold the Commission’s interim report, expected later this week. The interim report is set to outline progress in the Commission’s investigations into allegations of corruption and political interference within South Africa’s justice system. Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said the interim report contains […]

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ANCYL pushes for renewal amid financial, organisational challenges

As hundreds of young delegates gather in Limpopo this week, the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) says its 27th National Congress is about more than leadership contests — it is a chance to restore credibility, unity, and hope for millions of unemployed young South Africans watching closely. For many, the outcome of this gathering could determine whether the League once again becomes a meaningful voice for youth struggling on […]

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