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The Republic of Commissions of Inquiries: Citizens react to President Ramaphosa

After eagerly waiting for President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation regarding allegations leveled against Senzo Mchunu, citizens have expressed frustration with the most recent developments. After wrapping up his trip in Brazil, President Ramaphosa came home to anxious and frustrated citizens who were waiting for answers. This comes after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla […]

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Minnie Dlamini comforts Rachel Kolisi after emotional divorce video

Media personality Minnie Dlamini recently provided solace to businesswoman Rachel Kolisi, following her recent video on social media where she opened up about navigating life and parenthood amid divorce. Rachel and her ex husband, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi announced their divorce last year. Since then, Rachel has been sharing updates about how she is adapting […]

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‘I welcome the President’s decision’ Senzo Mchunu bows out amid police probe

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has accepted a leave of absence imposed by President Cyril Ramaphosa amid serious allegations of interference in investigations and collusion with criminal elements. In a televised address, Ramaphosa placed his police minister on leave of absence over corruption allegations “with immediate effect”, a week after accusations made by a provincial police chief. In […]

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Petition to get Minnie Ntuli off air garners 50k signatures

A Change.org petition launched on July 11, 2025, has quickly gained traction, amassing over 54 000 signatures calling for the removal of media personality Minnie Ntuli from all radio and television platforms, including her current role on Durban’s Gagasi FM and her appearance on The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD). Titled “Remove Minnie Ntuli from radio and TV platforms for bullying behaviour”, the […]

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Siya Kolisi takes family on tour through Eastern Cape Township

With the Springboks having kicked off their second international test against Italy at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha this past weekend, captain Siya Kolisi made the most of his time back in his childhood province. Just hours before the game, the double World Cup-winning captain took his children Nicholas and Keziah, as well […]

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Celebrities’ surprising qualifications revealed

Education is important, and despite their spot in the limelight, a number of celebrated personalities who entertain us on the TV screens and on radio have interesting and impressive qualifications under their belts. Some of the celebrities that we have grown to love have also become our role models based on the characters they play […]

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Apartheid killer Johan Marais finally jailed

A South African court on Thursday served a 15-year jail sentence on an ex-policeman for the 1987 murder of a young anti-apartheid activist in a rare conviction for such crimes. In 2019, Johan Marais admitted killing Caiphus Nyoka, a member of the Congress of South African Students, in a township east of Johannesburg. High Court […]

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‘Prove it’: Judiciary responds to Mkhwanazi’s crime network claims

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has formally requested SAPS National Commissioner Fannie Masemola and KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to provide evidence supporting Mkhwanazi’s claims that the judiciary is colluding with criminals. These allegations, made during a recent media briefing, implicated politicians, law enforcement, prosecutors, correctional services, and members of the judiciary in an […]

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Winter weather spoiling your hiking plans? Consider indoor climbing instead

Indoor climbing has quietly become one of South Africa’s fastest-growing recreational sports, fuelled by a global climbing boom and a desire for fitness that’s as fun as it is functional. From mega-gyms in Cape Town and Johannesburg to hidden bouldering hubs in Durban and Gqeberha, here’s where to get your vertical fix across South Africa. […]

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Norma Mngoma’s episode of ‘Untied’ to go ahead with airing after court ruling

Showmax’s Untied episode that will feature the former finance minister, Malusi Gigaba’s ex wife Norma Mngoma will go on and air on July, 15. Despite Malusi’s attempts to get the interview cancelled by seeking a court interdict to prevent Showmax from airing the episode, Norma will be spilling the beans about her marriage on Untied. […]

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European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of Caster Semenya

On Thursday, a top European court said a Swiss court did not give South African runner Caster Semenya a fair trial over whether she should lower her testosterone levels to compete as a woman. The double Olympic champion, who is classed as having “differences in sexual development”, has been unable to compete in her favoured […]

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Golf Day with Jacob Zuma and Papa Penny costs attendees an arm an a leg

South Africans interested in rubbing shoulders with political elites in the uMkhonto weSizwe Party have paid an arm and a leg to live this experience. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party recently announced that it will be hosting its annual Youth Development Golf Day event at the Durban Royal Golf Club on 11 July. The annual event, which […]