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Madlanga Commission | Khan’s health, Lebeya’s cocaine probe take centre stage.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed the testimony of suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head, Major-General Feroz Khan, to 28 September. This follows Khan’s failure to appear before the commission on Tuesday, amid reports that he was readmitted to hospital over the weekend. Khan was initially admitted to hospital in June, after he was shot on 3rd Avenue in Houghton, Johannesburg, just days before he was due to testify after […]

todaySeptember 1, 2026 68

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Meth disputes staff shortage claims as Joburg labour crackdown intensifies

Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, says employers cannot blame staff shortages on the departure of foreign nationals, arguing that millions of South Africans are seeking work. She says government has a database of more than seven million job seekers who can be matched with available opportunities. Meth was speaking during a multidisciplinary labour inspection blitz in Johannesburg on Friday, involving officials from the departments of Employment and Labour […]

todayAugust 21, 2026 52

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Macpherson flags safety gaps after building collapses across SA

Public Works and Infrastructure, Minister Dean Macpherson, says South Africa does not lack laws governing construction, but weak enforcement, poor oversight and non-compliance are putting lives at risk. Macpherson made the remarks on Thursday as he released findings from investigations into several building and construction collapses, including two incidents in Gauteng that claimed the lives of 12 people. One of the most serious incidents occurred in Doornkop, Soweto, on 28 […]

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Mkhulise wary of Chiefs threat

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Sphelele Mkhulise, has warned his teammates that their Betway Premiership encounter against Kaizer Chiefs will not be an easy outing. The Brazilians will to head to FNB Stadium for a high-stakes clash against a rejuvenated Amakhosi side, who have made a perfect start to their league campaign and currently sit at the top of standings. Mkhulise says Sundowns cannot afford to be distracted by Chiefs’ impressive form, […]

todayAugust 14, 2026 85

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Police probe murder after teenagers found dead at Mpumalanga lodge

Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a murder case and an inquest following the deaths of two teenagers at a lodge in Sabie. The 17-year-old female, Cameron Waldeck-Cooks, is believed to have been strangled, while the 19-year-old male, Ethan Coetzee, is believed to have died by suicide. Police spokesperson, Mavela Masondo, says the two teenagers were found dead at the lodge. "Police received a complaint on Monday at approximately 07h50 regarding […]

todayAugust 7, 2026 604 2

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How Joburg celebrated World Tequila Day with cocktails, music and Mexican flair

On a chilly Friday evening in Sandton, one of Johannesburg's busiest nightlife districts, World Tequila Day was celebrated with cocktails, music and a taste of Mexico. Observed globally on 24 July, World Tequila Day has become an annual occasion for tequila brands, bars and restaurants host tastings and cocktail experiences. In Johannesburg, this year's celebrations reflected a growing appetite for premium tequila, particularly among young professionals looking for social experiences […]

todayJuly 30, 2026 64

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Young musicians take centre stage as Joy of Jazz invests in the festival’s future

The future of South African jazz took centre stage at the National School of the Arts (NSA) in Braamfontein on Saturday, as young musicians, event organisers and industry leaders gathered for the third edition of Jazz for Young People, a fundraising concert ahead of the 27th annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival. Curated by award-winning musician, Msaki, the event showcased emerging talent while raising funds to improve music facilities […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 52 1

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Tyla turns up the heat with bold new album

Fresh from performing on one of football’s biggest stage at the FIFA Club World Cup and sharing the stage with global superstar, Shakira, during a performance of Hips Don't Lie, South African music sensation, Tyla, has released her highly anticipated second studio album, A*POP. The 14-track project dropped on Friday, nearly two years after her chart-topping self-titled debut album. The Grammy-winning singer described the project as an embrace of "African […]

todayJuly 24, 2026 104 4

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Jumpers residents welcome bail withdrawal as mass shooting probe continues

Residents of the Jumpers informal settlement have welcomed the decision by three Lesotho nationals accused of one of Johannesburg's deadliest recent mass shootings to abandon their bail application, saying it offers some relief even as fears over safety persist. The accused, Molebeli Mosia, Ramonne Tsibela and Zipho Metsing, briefly appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Friday, where their formal bail application was expected to begin. Instead, they abandoned the […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 51