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Civic groups call for GBV state of emergency after brutal killing of Pretoria woman

Friends of Tshegofatso Ndebele, who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, are calling for the death penalty saying the brutal nature of her death has left them devastated. They were among community members and civic organisations gathered at the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where the 43-year-old Pretty Phetedi made his first court appearance. Ndebele was allegedly beaten to death by her boyfriend after a night out […]

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Judgment looms in ‘Cat’ Matlala bail appeal

The Johannesburg High Court is expected to deliver judgment in controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s, bail appeal either on Friday or Monday. Matlala turned to the High Court on Monday after the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court denied him bail last month, citing concerns that he might flee or interfere with witnesses. The 49-year-old tenderpreneur is accused of orchestrating the failed assassination of his former girlfriend, media personality Tebogo Thobejane, in 2023 […]

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Soul Cafe star Kaylow recovers from second crash

Music sensation, Kelello Segoana, also known as Kaylow, says he remains in good spirits while recovering from another accident. The Soul Cafe hitmaker was involved in a crash on Saturday, while driving to Pretoria from his studio in Ruimsig. He shared on Instagram that his tyre burst on the N1 near Beyers Naudé. This marks Kaylow’s second serious accident since last September, when a crash left him wheelchair-bound and forced […]

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Modern voices, ancient songs | Young artists revive SA’s musical heritage

As the year winds down and the scent of woodsmoke drifts through township streets, the sound of drums, hymns, and ululations begins to rise once more. But for many young South Africans, those once-familiar melodies — sung at weddings, homecomings, and ancestral ceremonies — feel like echoes from a distant past. The songs that once bound generations are slowly fading. To bridge that gap between past and present, Castle Milk […]

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Finally: Medical aid that actually makes sense

If you’re under 30, you probably know the monthly wallet-squeeze: groceries that cost more than your car payment, rent that rivals a bond, and now… medical aid? No wonder so many young South Africans think healthcare cover is out of reach. That’s where CompCare Medical Scheme’s DigiCare plan comes in. This is not another one of those options that feels like buying a second-hand car without airbags once you read […]

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McKenzie demands answers from SAFA on Mokoena yellow card saga

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has given the South African Football Association (SAFA) seven days to submit a detailed report on the Teboho Mokoena yellow card controversy. Bafana Bafana faced intense scrutiny ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday, after FIFA docked three points for fielding the ineligible Mokoena in their March clash against Lesotho in Polokwane. "I […]

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South Africans divided over popular ‘No DNA, Just RSA’ slogan

A light-hearted tweet using the popular slogan "NO DNA, JUST RSA," to celebrate supermodel Candice Swanepoel’s appearance at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, has unexpectedly ignited a heated debate on social media platform X. This, after some users suggested that it needed to be changed to "ONLY RSA IN THE DNA." Totally off topic but I really wish we could change this slogan to ‘ONLY RSA IN THE DNA’. […]

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Education expert urges government to prioritize student welfare despite university autonomy

Education expert, Professor Wayne Hugo, believes that government should demonstrate compassion and concern for students at higher learning institutions regardless of their independence. He was responding to Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s, remarks that universities must independently manage their issues following violent protests and property destruction at several institutions recently. The institutions affected are the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Free State. The public has […]

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Chesney Keppler murder case postponed, family says it’s a ‘delay tactic’

The family of 22-year-old Gauteng Crime Prevention Warden, Chesney Keppler who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, say the postponement of the case, is a delay tactic. Mandla Buthelezi, is accused of killing Keppler, after a dispute in December last year. The former police officer appeared briefly in the Johannesburg High Court on Friday for a pre-trial hearing, but proceedings were delayed due to administrative issues, as the 42-year-old finalizes […]

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I was sober when I wrote the letter to disband the PKTT: Mchunu

  Suspended Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has taken full responsibility for the decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) in KwaZulu-Natal, saying he was sober and fully aware when he issued the directive. The embattled minister is currently facing tough questions from Members of Parliament in the ad-hoc committee probing allegations of political interference within the police force. Mchunu was placed on special leave after KZN Police Commissioner […]

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