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Murder of mashonisa pulls financial support from Kwa-Thema locals

A mashonisa and alleged drug dealer was shot and killed on his doorstep in the township of Kwa-Thema in Gauteng on Tuesday night, leaving many locals not knowing how they are going to make ends meet.

Tembisa Hospital sees light at the end of the pandemic

A big sigh of relief was heard at Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni as it registered no new Covid-19 cases on Monday, 1 November.

Leading Africa’s war to save the planet

Vanessa Nakate’s fight against climate change began by leading her brothers in a modest demonstration. Now, the 24-year-old is leading Uganda's war against the climate crisis.

World War II veteran wins re-election for Mayor at 97

The oldest mayor in the United States, Vito Perillo has won re-election to a second term in the small town of Tinton Falls, New Jersey at the age of 97.

South African author wins top international award for tale of death and injustice

South African author Damon Galgut has won the 2021 Man Booker Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious awards, for his novel the Promise.

Ace celebrates outside court: it’s his birthday and he’s still a free man

Never one to let a court hearing get in the way of a good party, Magashule celebrated his birthday outside Bloemfontein High Court after appearing on charges of corruption.

Former All Blacks prop diagnosed with dementia at the young age of 41

Ex-All Blacks prop Carl Hayman announced on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia.

You can never have enough homes: Cardi B buys a third luxurious pad in the ‘Big Apple’

Rapper Cardi B of “Bodak Yellow” fame has bought a luxurious new home in New York City to add to her already mindblowing list of properties.

Blaq Diamond takes Mzansi to “Italy”

Neo Afro-pop duo Blaq Diamond have struck with another banger, titled “Italy”.

Sexual misconduct charges hang over top athletics coach

Rana Reider, one of the best athletics coaches in the world, is to be investigated by the US Center for SafeSport following sexual misconduct allegations.

Victory for local civic group in Lekwa seals historic loss for the ANC

The Lekwa Community Forum (LCF), a local civic organisation, has clinched a major victory over the ANC in the Lekwa local municipality (LCM) in Standerton.

“THEY PROMISED ME THEIR VOTE TO GET RID OF UNDOCUMENTED FOREIGNERS” – ActionSA candidate

Julius Malema of the Economic Freedom Fighters promised voters they would hand out RDP houses in the rich suburb of Sandton.