MTN8 semifinals: Dates, venues and kick-off times confirmed

The two legs of the MTN8 semifinals will take place on consecutive weekends, beginning on the last day of October. Only four teams remain in the competition, with the two Soweto giants, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs due for back-to-back derbies, while champions Supersport United face off against Bloemfontein Celtic. Soweto derby returns to Orlando […]

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Senzo Meyiwa’s family believe his murder may have been premeditated

They held a closed meeting with Police Minister Bheki Cele at their Umlazi home on Monday night. FILE: Bafana Bafana & Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead on 26 October 2014. Picture: facebook.com DURBAN – The family of slain Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa said they believe the goalkeeper’s killing may have been […]

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DA elective conference an opportunity for party to stabilise, reboot – Analysts

In a historic move, the DA will hold a virtual conference this weekend to elect its new leadership – a year after Mmusi Maimane quit as both leader and member of the party. Democratic Alliance (DA) interim leader John Steenhuisen pictured on 9 January 2019 during a press briefing. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Analysts […]

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‘He is innocent,’ – Bushiri’s supporters believe he will be set free

The self-proclaimed prophet, his wife Mary and their co-accused have been applying for bail at the Pretoria Magistrates Court. Members of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) came out in support of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife Mary Bushiri, who appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 October 2020 on fraud and money […]

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The Broken Rainbow: the history of JHB Pride with Dr Bev Ditsie

Dr Palesa “Bev” Ditsie, teaches us about the important role Johannesburg Pride played in the acceptance of the LGBQTIA+ community in post-apartheid South Africa. EPISODE THREE: HOW JHB PRIDE HELPED DECRIMINALISE HOMOSEXUALITY IN SA JOHANNESBURG – In a usual year, this month would have seen Sandton, Johannesburg painted with bright colours and flags, to celebrate […]

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Kinnear’s murder accused Kilian back in court over failed hit on Booth

Zane Kilian was in a Bellville court on Monday for his alleged role the shooting of Kinnear outside his Bishop Lavis home in September. William Booth. Picture: williambooth.co.za CAPE TOWN – The man accused of tracking murdered detective Charl Kinnear is back in court on Tuesday in connection with a failed hit on defence attorney […]

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EFF heads to SAHRC after farm attack protesters flaunt apartheid flag

Protesters took their frustrations to Parliament on Sunday to call on government to bring an end to farm attacks. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Picture: www.sahrc.org.za CAPE TOWN – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Western Cape said it would approach the police and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on […]

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5 Senzo Meyiwa murder-accused due in court

Police have finally made a breakthrough, six years after the soccer player was shot dead in Vosloorus. Five suspects – Khulela Themba Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Chris Mncube, Mthokoziseni Zifozonke Mapisa and Sifiso Ntuli – appeared at the Boksburg Magistrates Court on 27 October 2020. They are charged with the 2014 murder of Bafana […]

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SA has more ethical public servants than corrupt officials, says Mchunu

The COVID-19 pandemic has given corrupt officials an opportunity to loot money meant to help citizens through the health crisis. Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu. Picture: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – Despite the dismal state of governance in the country, Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu on Tuesday said South Africa had more principled […]

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