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MHLAULI TO ADDRESS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT DIALOGUE

Written by on 21 April 2026

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, is set to deliver a keynote address at the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) 4th Anniversary Dialogue at University of the Western Cape. Held under the theme “The Future World of Work – Empowering Talent,” the event marks four years of collaboration between PYEI and the university in […]

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SIX DIE FROM ALLEGED FOOD CONTAMINATION

Written by on 21 April 2026

Six people, including a seven-year-old girl, have died following an alleged food contamination incident at Mmotong-wa-Bogobe village outside Polokwane in Limpopo. The victims reportedly ate food suspected to have been poisoned during a funeral service over the weekend, leading to a mass illness outbreak. More than 70 people were taken to hospital for treatment, with […]

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SHEBE MABURNA’S DOCTOR TESTIFIES IN BAIL HEARING

Written by on 21 April 2026

Musician Lehlogonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo for a new bail application, where a medical doctor testified on his behalf. Dr Malose Chaba told the court that he had previously treated Chauke for head injuries sustained in a car accident in July two years ago and was expected to […]

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GTI INTENSIFIES ROAD SAFETY OPERATIONS

Written by on 21 April 2026

The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI), together with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), stepped up stop-and-search operations across Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni between 13 and 19 April 2026. During the crackdown, 82 minibus taxis were discontinued due to serious mechanical defects, while 10 vehicles were impounded in Ekurhuleni to improve road safety and compliance. Authorities […]

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PITBULL OWNER TO BE SENTENCED IN FS

Written by on 21 April 2026

The owner of a pitbull that fatally attacked eight-year-old Olebogeng Mosime in November 2022 is expected to be sentenced at the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court. Keabetswe Moroane was convicted of culpable homicide after the court found she failed to properly secure the dog that carried out the attack. The victim’s grandmother, Siphiwe Litabe, described the legal […]

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MASEMOLA AND MATLALA TO APPEAR IN COURT

Written by on 21 April 2026

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefly appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he faces four counts of violating the Public Finance Management Act. The charges relate to a controversial R360-million tender awarded to alleged criminal figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Masemola maintained that he acted appropriately, saying he stopped the contract once concerns […]

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DINEO MOLOISANE ACCUSES EX OF HARASSMENT AND THREATS

Written by on 20 April 2026

Dineo Moloisane has raised alarm on social media, accusing her ex-boyfriend, Kgabo Samuel Cecil Sephesu, of harassment following their breakup. In a series of emotional Instagram posts, she alleged that the situation has escalated into intimidation that is affecting both her personal safety and public image. She further claimed that her former partner has been […]

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“CAT” MATLALA WANTS TO BE DETAINED IN PRETORIA

Written by on 20 April 2026

JOHANNESBURG- Alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is planning to approach the High Court to force Correctional Services to transfer him to Kgosi Mampuru Prison in Pretoria. He appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, where prosecutors raised concerns about the inconvenience of IDAC officials having to transport him from Kokstad back to Gauteng for court […]

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SAA DEFENDS ACTING CEO APPOINTMENT

Written by on 20 April 2026

South African Airways (SAA) has defended its appointment of Matshela Seshibe as Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. The airline says allegations linked to his previous role as CEO of Daybreak Farms were investigated and found to be without merit, despite recent negative media reports. SAA added that it is concerned about repeated unverified claims being […]

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