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DOBSONVILLE MARCHES AGAINST GBV

Written by on 12 April 2026

The community of Dobsonville in Soweto has taken to the streets in protest against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), demanding justice following the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl. The march comes amid growing anger in the community, with residents showing support for the victim. The accused, a well-known local pastor and social media influencer, was arrested […]

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GAUTENG TACKLES SURGICAL BACKLOG

Written by on 12 April 2026

The Gauteng Department of Health is working to reduce a backlog of about 30,600 patients waiting for surgery, most of them long-standing cases. The delays have been caused by staff shortages, infrastructure challenges, and past disruptions like water supply problems, which led to cancelled operations. To fix this, the department has introduced a digital system […]

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FATAL GOLDEN HIGHWAY CRASH

Written by on 12 April 2026

A fatal accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 12 April 2026, at approximately 04:30 along the Golden Highway near the Engen Garage at the Crossroads between Polokong and Zone 20 Phase 2. According to reports, a vehicle travelling towards Vanderbijlpark struck two male pedestrians who were attempting to cross the road, and both […]

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DA TO ELECT NEW LEADERSHIP

Written by on 12 April 2026

The Democratic Alliance is set to elect new leadership on the second day of its Federal Congress, taking place at the Gallagher Convention Centre. More than 2,000 delegates are expected to vote for key positions, including the party’s federal leader, chairperson, and three deputy chairpersons, while also finalising policy positions within the context of the […]

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LORCIA COOPER HONOURS MFUNDI VUNDLA

Written by on 11 April 2026

Lorcia Cooper-Khumalo recently appeared on 947 Drive with Thando, where she reflected on her journey from dancer to respected actress. She also spoke about joining Fatal Seduction Season 3 on Netflix, teasing a new mysterious role and the hard work behind stepping into the series. The interview was light-hearted and nostalgic, with Cooper-Khumalo joking about […]

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MUSA MSELEKU STOPS DAUGHTERS COMPARISONS

Written by on 11 April 2026

Reality TV star and polygamist Musa Mseleku has responded to social media discussions after his daughters were compared online following their recent life updates. The debate started when Abongwe Mseleku graduated from AFDA Film School, while her sister Mpilo also recently completed her studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. At the same time, their sister […]

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EKAPA CLOSURE LEAVES WORKERS STRUGGLING

Written by on 11 April 2026

More than 1 200 mineworkers from Ekapa Minerals in Kimberley are still struggling to receive salaries and other payments owed to them since February. This follows a mud-rush incident at the mine that killed five workers and later led to liquidation, ending a 150-year diamond mining legacy and leaving many families without income or job […]

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IS THIS THE END OF THE TRIPARTITE ALLIANCE?

Written by on 11 April 2026

The Tripartite Alliance, which has long united the ANC, SACP, and trade unions for more than three decades, is now facing growing tensions ahead of the upcoming local government elections. The once-stable political partnership is showing signs of strain as key differences begin to emerge. As the ANC prepares for a Special National Executive Committee […]

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SUNDOWNS TO FACE ESPERANCE IN CAF SEMI-FINAL

Written by on 11 April 2026

Mamelodi Sundowns will face Esperance in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final in Tunis, Morocco, this weekend. The South African champions are already in Tunisia ahead of Sunday evening’s clash at 21h00. Esperance, four-time winners of the competition, bring strong continental experience into the fixture, while Sundowns will rely on their own […]

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