South Africa is known for many things, and one of them is having one of the highest rates of father absence in the world. Sadly, Lazola Maku, a SA U20 national team player and Afcon champion, happens to be one of those children and is part of that statistic. To read this story in full, […]

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A train expert has testified that the claim by the Apartheid government that Chief Albert Luthuli died from injuries sustained when he was hit by a goods train is false.  Lesley Charles Labuschagne, an expert witness, said that the fact that Luthuli was taken to hospital still alive after is proof enough that he could […]

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A South African Police Service (SAPS) trainer has been arrested and removed from the SAPS Training Academy in Tshwane following an alleged rape of a trainee. This was revealed by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, who said the suspect is expected to appear in court on Friday. “The Ministry of Police condemns in […]

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The Miss South Africa Organisation has confirmed its decision to withdraw from the Miss Supranational 2025 pageant, set to take place in June in Poland. This announcement, made on Thursday, follows a challenging period for the organisation and its reigning titleholder, Mia le Roux, who also withdrew from the Miss Universe 2024 competition due to […]

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The formal bail application of the Walter Sisulu University (WSU)’s Mthatha Campus residence manager, who allegedly shot and killed a student during a student protest last month, was postponed due to a power outage. Suspended residence manager Manelisi Mampana, 54, appeared at the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court on Friday on charges of murder, attempted murder, possession […]

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A tech company contracted to supply high-end laptops to the Mpumalanga Department of Education has been accused of delivering substandard equipment and grossly inflating prices, triggering a recall of the devices and a demand for a refund. Sunday World can reveal that BoTau Technologies was paid R2,012,615 by the department for 22 Dell XPS 15 […]

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Former managing director at Richmark Holding Pty Ltd, Jayson Desiga Ramsammy, who was sentenced to 13 years, has lost his appeal at the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). Ramsammy was accused of fraud, alternatively theft by false pretences, as well as misrepresentations to Richmark directors to transfer funds amounting to R28-million under the guise that […]

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It’s not all rosy in the good old City of Roses  Free State ANC politics and the provincial government never cease to amaze; it is drama after nkinga all the way, every day!  Shwa has seen an invite issued by the office of the premier, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, where local media were invited to a two-day […]

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Kubayi’s Winnie fire stands in contrast to ANC-DA cuddle  Mmamoloko Kubayi’s declaration that “I stand on the shoulders of Mama Winnie Mandela” isn’t just a slogan. It’s a lightning rod in a party that’s forgotten how to have a spine.   Kubayi’s unwavering stance is commendable as she pays homage to a legacy built on unyielding […]

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ANC boss Fikile Mbalula has presented crucial evidence that breathes some new life into the pending disciplinary actions against several high-profile party members for their alleged state capture links.   The ANC secretary-general produced a copy of a disputed resolution from the ANC’s national executive committee (NEC), effectively quelling doubts about the legitimacy of the charges levelled […]

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Now here’s a fellow who should be denied the mic  Brother Enigma, so he calls himself, should really take leave from these podcast interviews because what he says makes no sense now.  Bhuti now claims that people using contraceptives, implants to be specific, will never see the kingdom of heaven. Dude, we as South Africans […]

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What’s cooking, chef?  It was reported midweek that the talented but wayward Sekhukhune United midfielder Sipho Mbule was in trouble again.   Fondly known as “The Chef”, the Bethlehem-born ball wizard may have just dribbled his way to a suspension after breaking club rules, yet again. Maybe they should change his monicker to “Liquor Chef” because […]

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While some may say that the influx of South American players into the Premier Soccer League may be a little bit too much, the truth of the matter is that they have come in and set the premiership scene alight with their flair and flamboyance.  Take for instance the game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer […]

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Downs’ tuck-in boys ready to tuck the ball into the net  It’s raining Mr Tuck Ins at PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns. This week the club signed Lebo Mothiba. The former Bafana Bafana striker is known more for his strict, tuck-in regimen than scoring goals.   Mothiba may just form a formidable pairing with Masandawana’s other “Mr […]

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Nonhlelelwa Matsebula (34) was sentenced to 30 years in prison by the Johannesburg High Court after confessing to killing a four-year-old girl by tying a cable around her neck and stuffing the child’s body in a suitcase.  Matsebula received her sentence on Wednesday for the January 2024 kidnapping and killing of Keeya Mbulawa. The murder […]

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Disappointed South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has revealed that his side will learn from their semi-finals mistakes at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. New Zealand claimed their Champions Trophy semi-final match-up with South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore, Pakistan on Wednesday. “So, I think for me personally, we’ll obviously have a chat as a […]

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi says the tactical plan for their tie against Chippa United is ready ahead of their Nedbank Cup round of 16 encounter at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Amakhosi go into the tie with their tails up after their 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC in the league last week Friday. Chiefs […]

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TS Galaxy Diski Challenge coach Bernard Parker has urged the Kaizer Chiefs players that they need to understand that the fans are not harsh but desperate to win silverware. Parker was part of the Amakhosi team in the early days of the trophy drought, which has now extended to a decade. The 38-year-old won two […]

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By Bonang Mohale White flight is the large-scale migration of white people from areas (churches, schools, sports, clubs, etc.) that are becoming more racially or ethnoculturally diverse, a phenomenon witnessed globally. Since the 1990s, there has been a significant emigration of white people from South Africa. Between 1995 and 2005, more than a million South […]

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Upbeat Kaizer Chiefs will be looking to build on their hard-fought win over Stellenbosch FC midweek and record back-to-back victories for only the second time in the league this season when they face Golden Arrows this afternoon. Chiefs are buoyant after returning an impressive come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Stellies on Wednesday night. o read […]

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Seems like there’s no love lost between these exes  It seems the Tom & Jerry fight between celebrity Supersport sports commentator Baba Mthethwa and his ex-wife Kgomotso Koosimile is not going to reach its conclusion soon. It has been about seven years now since they divorced but they are still at each other’s throats like […]

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The planned Amabutho of the Zulu nation protest was abruptly canned by the organiser on Friday. This came after the commander of AmaZulu Royal Regiments announced that the protest aimed at closing ranks over the attack the Zulu nation King Misuzulu KaZwelithini was allegedly subjected to. Commander Prince Vanana Zulu stated that the decision to […]

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Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie is advocating for Cricket SA to consider boycotting their upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in February. England too, have been called upon to consider the boycott.    Protest against Taliban’s ban on women sports This is in protest against the Taliban, which continues to oppress women […]

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The ANC in Mpumalanga has confirmed that the party will not attend annual anniversary celebrations in Cape Town. The decision comes after provincial leaders voiced concerns about the limited capacity of the Khayelitsha Stadium venue. In a statement, provincial secretary Muzi Chirwa said the provincial executive committee (PEC) resolved to focus on local events. The […]

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ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has once again apologised for the behaviour of his bodyguards after they pushed and “manhandled” a Khayelitsha resident in his own home.  On Tuesday, Mashatile was conducting door-to-door activities in the township of Khayelitsha in Cape Town, ahead of the ANC’s January 8 Statement on Saturday.  The ANC will celebrate […]

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A no-hoper hopping from one political party to another  Bigboy Moagi, pictured, should just leave politics because he clearly has no idea what he is doing; perhaps he should have stayed as a radio broadcaster and left poli-tics to those who can do it better.   He’s been bouncing from one political party to the other […]

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The acting principal of Northview High School in Johannesburg has been hospitalised after being shot six times on Tuesday morning. According to the Department of Basic Education, two unidentified men purporting to offer tree felling services entered the school’s premises and proceeded to shoot the principal. He was rushed to the hospital and is currently […]

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As the curtain comes down on what has been a scintillating 2024 netball calendar, this year’s edition of the Spar National Championships promises to be a swashbuckling adventure in Johannesburg. The annual tournament, which is slated for December 1-7 at the Ellis Park netball courts, is Netball South Africa’s (NSA) flagship’s event that attracts the […]

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Dean Macpherson, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, has disclosed that the department is looking into claims of corruption against SKG Africa. He claimed that the public protector was notified of the allegations and that the sixth administration was made aware of them. Macpherson claimed that since assuming office, he has also referred the […]

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Bello and the endless queue of belles  This dude named Baltasar Ebang Engonga who is also known as Bello, the director of Equatorial Guinea’s tax administration, has had his way with hundreds of women in that country.   Some women are wives of politicians while he also rolled in the hay with the sister of the […]

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