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Orlando Pirates’ road to the Nedbank Cup final

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 17:36

Orlando Pirates are in the Nedbank Cup final where they will face Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versveld Stadium on Saturday night. Orlando Pirates are in the Nedbank Cup final where they will face Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versveld Stadium on Saturday night. ALSO READ | ORLANDO PIRATES POCKET R1.5 MILLION BEFORE NEDBANK CUP FINAL Kick-off is at 18:00. HOW DID […]

Court Sets Out New Guidelines for Surrogacy Agreements

Expecting? Here’s what to expect from your skin during pregnancy

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 17:19

Expecting a little bundle of joy but struggling with bad skin? Here’s what you can expect and how to treat it. It’s no secret that a woman’s body goes through many changes during pregnancy. These changes also affect the skin. Here’s what to expect from your skin while pregnant. ALSO READ: New mom alert! What to […]

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach - Rhulani Mokwena

Mbule on why listening to Rulani elevated his game at Sundowns

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 17:12

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sipho Mbule has praised coach Rulani Mokwena for elevating his game at the Tshwane giants Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sipho Mbule has showered coach Rulani Mokwena with praise, saying he is one of the managers who believe in him. Mbule was one of the star players for the DStv Premiership champions, Sundowns this […]

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Neuralink: FDA approves Elon Musk’s brain-chip firm for human trials

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 16:47

United States regulators have given approval for Elon Musk’s Neuralink to conduct clinical trials of brain chips on people. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Elon Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink the green light for its first-in-human clinical trial. According to Reuters, this is a critical milestone for the company after it struggled to […]

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Stalemate: Unions stand firm Against Eskom’s latest wage offer

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 16:28

Negotiations will go to a fourth round in June after NUM, NUMSA, and Solidarity rejected Eskom’s latest wage offer. Eskom and its three recognised trade unions – NUM, NUMSA and Solidarity – wrapped up the third round of salary negotiations on Thursday, 25 May. All unions rejected the power utility’s latest offer. READ: Prepare for more […]

State failure and Thabo Bester

Bheki Cele admits shortage of police

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 15:59

Cele urges police get out into the community and not be filled inside police stations as more stations will be unveiled around the country. Police Minister Bheki Cele has admitted that there is an extreme shortage of police, with over 20 000 less policemen since 2020. Taking the ratio of citizens to police to 363 people […]

Nandiphsa Magudumana's brother: Tracking Thabo Bester

Dr Nandipha’s ‘get out of jail’ case postponed to next week

By Hennely Nel 26-05-23 14:46

Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s legal representatives briefly appeared in the Bloemfontein High Court on Friday, 26 May. The court postponed the matter to next week. READ: Magudumana accuses SAPS of abduction and illegal arrest in Tanzania – urgent application for release to be heard HOME AFFAIRS JOINS TO OPPOSE MAGUDUMANA APPLICATION Magudumana alleges her arrest in Tanzania and subsequent […]

Orlando Pirates Jose Riveiro - Nedbank Cup

Riveiro on why Pirates are in the right place ahead of cup final

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 14:42

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro reveals reasons why they are in the right place ahead of his second cup final. Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has explained why they are in the right place, saying he is not surprised to reach the second cup final in just his debut season with the DStv Premiership side. […]

An extradition process has begun for Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary Bushiri who were arrested in South Africa in October.

SA sends highly experienced delegation to Bushiri extradition hearing

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 14:26

The extradition hearing of fugitives, Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary will be heard on 30 May in Malawi. The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services has confirmed that a delegation of officials from South Africa led by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has arrived in Malawi to participate in the extradition hearing of […]

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Fulgence Kayishema: Rwanda genocide fugitive to appear in court

By Hennely Nel 26-05-23 14:23

Fulgence Kayishema, one of the last fugitives sought for their role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, was due in a court in Cape Town on Friday, two days after being arrested following 22 years on the run. He allegedly took part in one of the genocide’s bloodiest episodes, when more than 2,000 Tutsis who had sought […]

South African celebrities who died before the age of 40

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 14:13

From Brenda Fassie to HHP: A look at South African celebrities who died before age 40 and their causes of death. From the iconic Brenda Fassie to award-winning rapper AKA, South African celebrities who died before the age of 40. Let’s dive into celebrity deaths that made headlines. ALSO READ: ‘Ageless beauty’: Followers gush over Brenda […]

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Suspected migrant trafficker arrested in Tunisia

By Hennely Nel 26-05-23 13:52

Tunisia has arrested a man suspected being the organiser of a ring that smuggled migrants across the Mediterranean, including an attempted crossing in which 20 people drowned, authorities said. The North African country, which lies just 130 kilometres (80 miles) from the Italian island of Lampedusa, has long been a favoured steppingstone for migrants attempting the perilous […]

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SA to ban the sale of certain energy-saving light bulbs

By Hennely Nel 29-05-23 09:10

It will soon effectively be unlawful to sell certain fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs for use in South African households. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Reserve Bank hikes repo rate by 50 basis points According to regulations published by the trade, industry & competition department on Wednesday, it will be unlawful to sell certain fluorescent and incandescent light […]

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Liraglutide: The drug that could potentially fight obesity

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 13:31

Perhaps you are having trouble losing weight and are at a lost on what to do. The solution might be a novel medication called liraglutide. One might be suffering from obesity and cannot find a solution. Researchers have found that a drug called Liraglutide can potentially fight obesity. In South Africa, 50% of the population […]

Shack dwellers protest in support of Nelson Mandela Bay’s DA mayor

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 13:20

Nelson Mandela Bay’s mayor Retief Odendaal is facing a no-confidence vote in the municipality’s divided council on Friday. Nelson Mandela Bay’s mayor Retief Odendaal is facing a no-confidence vote in the municipality’s divided council on Friday. But, in an extraordinary protest on Thursday, shack dwellers came out in support of the DA mayor. Thousands have […]

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Nurses protest against staff shortage at hospitals treating cholera patients

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 13:02

About 100 nurses originally contracted to deal with the Covid pandemic have not had their contracts renewed. Almost 100 former nurses at Jubilee District Hospital in Hammanskraal are calling on the Gauteng Department of Health to employ them permanently. Originally contracted in July 2020 to deal with the Covid pandemic, their employment contracts were periodically […]

Operation Dudula: Hundreds of Anti-Migrants March Through Hillbrow to 'Take Back South Africa'

NGO takes Operation Dudula and Police to court

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-05-23 12:32

NGO’s seek an order that requires Government to fully implement its plan relating to racism and xenophobia. The Socio-Economic Rights Institute has taken Operation Dudula and various government departments to court over xenophobic attacks, illegal evictions and racist speech. The NGO will be representing a number of organisations, Abahlali Basemjondolo, Inner City Federation, South African […]

Krugersdorp crocodiles missing

Elderly man killed after falling into a crocodile enclosure

By Hennely Nel 26-05-23 12:28

An elderly Cambodian man has been killed by about 40 crocodiles when he fell into their enclosure in his family’s reptile farm. The incident reportedly happened on Friday, 26 May. ELDERLY MAN KILLED BY CROCODILES According to AFP, the 72-year-old was trying to move a crocodile out of a cage where it had laid eggs when […]

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