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The fate of Sandton businessman, Katiso “KT” Molefe, accused of orchestrating the murder of musician Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka, will be decided next Wednesday when the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court delivers its bail judgment. Molefe appeared in court on Thursday facing charges linked to the November 2022 shooting in Woodmead, which also claimed the lives of two of DJ Sumbody’s bodyguards. He joins three co-accused: Michael Pule Tau, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, […]

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has had to face tough questions about the changes he has made to his team, after choosing new signings over players who were regulars last season under former coach Jose Riveiro. Following back-to-back losses in the Betway Premiership, Ouaddou has come under scrutiny. New signings including Sipho Mbule, Sihle Nduli, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Yanela Mbuthuma, Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Abdoulaye Mariko, Oswin Appollis, and […]

Grammy-winning rapper, Cardi B, has spoken out amid the backlash faced by South African music star Tyla, questioning whether fans truly dislike celebrities. The 23-year-old artist has been targeted on social media over her identity and the sales of her latest album. The controversy reignited after an old TikTok video of Tyla discussing her ethnicity resurfaced, sparking fresh debate online. @breakfastclubam asked #tyla about the “coloured” vs. black woman debate […]

Angry residents of Soweto have vowed to shut down Maponya Mall in Pimville for the next seven days, following Wednesday night’s brutal and disturbing attack. An e-hailing driver was shot dead and his body set alight inside his vehicle outside the mall. Another car nearby was also attacked and shot at before being set alight. The driver managed to escape, but both he and a passerby sustained gunshot wounds and […]

The key state witness in the Joshlin Smith’s disappearance case, Laurentia Lombaard is now a free woman, after the Western Cape High Court granted her immunity. Lombaard who turned state witness was initially arrested with the 6-year-old’s mother alongside two other co-accused. She played a crucial role in the state’s case, which saw the conviction of Joshlin’s mother and her accomplices. Joshlin’s mother, Kelly, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and Steven […]

The latest US State Department's report on Human Rights violations in South Africa has been widely criticized, with legal experts and government officials denouncing it as politically biased and inaccurate. Human Rights lawyer, Sheldon Magardie, says it's unfortunate that the reports, which were once a trusted and well-known research tool, have become politicized. Margardie says this has become evident, particularly under US President Donald Trump's administration. The annual document which […]

Some of the Germiston residents evicted from the Pharoe Park flats on Tuesday, say they still have no where to go. Residents say they went without food, medication, and sent their children to bed hungry as they watched over their belongings in the cold. Furniture and household items now line the streets as displaced tenants desperately search for shelter. Some residents insist they complied with housing rules, yet still found […]

Electricity and Energy minister, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says no load-shedding is expected for the rest of the winter season, due to the recent improvements to the national grid. Ramokgopa addressed the media in Tshwane today, providing an update on grid performance and progress in stabilising the power supply. The minister has credited the return to service of Kusile Unit 6 and Medupi Unit 4, for the consistent power supply this […]

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, says he understands the frustrations of the club's supporters following their back-to-back losses in the new Betway Premiership campaign. Pirates are 14th on the log with zero points after losing 2-1 to Ouaddou’s former club, Marumo Gallants, on Tuesday night at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein. The Bucaneers also lost 1-0 to Sekhukhune United this past Saturday, in their league opener, at the […]

Diversity, Culture, and Change Consultant, Bongani Tshabalala, says racism and sexism may never be fully eradicated, however he is hopeful that progress can be achieved through education. His comments come in response to backlash surrounding Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie, after old posts from his X account resurfaced, showing him using racial slurs, between 2011 and 2017. The posts have sparked widespread criticism, with growing calls for […]