Spaza shop owner receives death threats, Ekurhuleni MMC demands action

MMC of Community Safety in Ekurhuleni Sizakele Masuku appealed to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) on Wednesday to address violent threats targeting spaza shop owners in townships. This follows a Facebook post from a Vosloorus spaza shop owner that went viral on social media. Thulani Khumalo’s post urged the public to make the post trend after he received threats on his…

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Brilliant Virat Kohli leads RCB to competitive total

The irrepressibly brilliant Virat Kohli made a stylish, occasionally brutal 92 from only 47 balls to lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a daunting total of 241 for seven after being asked to bat first in their IPL match against the Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday. Kohli was at his imperious best with seven fours and six sixes and was on course…

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Chinese national Li Song accused in Cynide scandal in Zimbabwe

A Chinese national, Li Song, was apprehended yesterday at the Harare magistrate court under suspicion of smuggling over 100 tonnes of cyanide. Surprisingly, Li Song, who faces multiple charges including money laundering, theft, and attempted murder, has claimed diplomatic immunity. The National Prosecuting Authority has released Li Song, much to the dismay of the aggrieved parties who possess…

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Sandra Bullock planning Hollywood comeback alongside Keanu Reeves

Sandra Bullock is reportedly trying to figure out a “game plan” to make a Hollywood comeback opposite Keanu Reeves almost 10 months after the tragic death of her long-term partner, Keanu Reeves.m The Blind Side star and The Matrix actor, who starred together in 1994’s Speed and later reunited in 2006’s The Lake House, “want to do one more movie together,” claimed an insider. Speaking with In…

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Messages discussing intimidation & extortion presented in court for Nafiz Modack trial

Evidence of messages between a State witness and alleged underworld crime boss, Nafiz Modack, to discuss intimidation and extortion has been presented in the Western Cape High Court. The witness, Shanil Maharaj, claims he hired Modack to retrieve R2 million from an asset manager, who can only be identified as “Mister C, after a botched investment. Mister C testified that he was kidnapped,…

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EU moves to give profits from Russian assets to Ukraine

Ambassadors from EU member states have agreed in principle to seize windfall profits from frozen Russian assets to finance arms supplies to Kyiv. In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, EU countries froze hundreds of billions of euros worth of assets. If the decision is approved at a gathering of EU finance ministers next Tuesday, the interest – worth up to €3bn (£2.5bn) per year –…

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Chinese national accused in Cynide scandal claims she is a diplomat to evade arrest

A Chinese national who was arrested yesterday at the Harare magistrate court on allegations of smuggling more than 100 tonnes of Cynide has claimed to be a diplomat. Li Song who is facing several allegations that include money laundering, extenalisation, theft and attempted murder has been released by the National Prosecuting Authority to the amusement of the complainants who have a solid…

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Ex-Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro passes on

South Africa’s first black female judge, former Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro has passed on. Mokgoro, who was appointed to the bench by the country’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, served from the Constitutional Court’s inception in 1994 until the end of her term in 2009. In April last year, Mokgoro was involved in a car accident, sustaining serious injuries…

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‘Cyril Ramaphosa is guilty of treason’ - John Steenhuisen hits back after DA flag burning ad

The Phala Phala saga, along with high unemployment, poverty, hunger, and lack of service delivery that has led to protests, were equated to treason by Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen on Thursday in response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks on the main opposition party’s election advert. Last Sunday, the DA released its election advert, portraying a burning South African…

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David Mabuza confident ANC will retain power in Gauteng despite pressure & shortfalls

Former Deputy President David Mabuza is confident that the African National Congress (ANC) will retain power in the upcoming elections, including in Gauteng, where polls have suggested that it may not win. Gauteng is deemed as the most contested province with the ANC currently leading the opposition with just one seat in the provincial legislature. Mabuza is one of the party veterans who have…

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Kanye West told to step back from venture that caused him 'harm' before

Kanye West has been warned to stay in known territory after he announced his new venture with adult films. Adult industry actor John Legendary has shared his two cents on Kanye’s announcement, saying, “stick to what you’re good at. “You’re good at producing, you’re good at being a visionary, you’re good at design and dreaming. I wouldn’t necessarily think he would need to perform because it just…

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President Ramaphosa signs hate crimes and hate speech bill into law

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill into law. The legislation, which was passed by Parliament in December, addresses hate speech and hate crimes and the prosecution of people who commit these offences. Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance The spokesperson of the president, Vincent Magwenya, said: This…

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Sri Lanka name T20 World Cup squad

Sri Lanka named their T20 World Cup squad on Thursday with no changes from the team that won the three series against Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe this year. Wanindu Hasaranga was retained as skipper. Sri Lanka squad: Wanindu Hasaranga (capt), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva,…

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Uncle Waffles to headline Mirage, New York

Uncle Waffles excitedly announced she would be headlining a major show in New York. The music artist has been intentional about growing her career despite negative words from naysayers; she’s garnered herself more international audience in the past two years. Taking to social media, the South African-based DJ said she will be shaking up the earth with her performance at Mirage. “New York I’m…

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Atletico win appeal over racist abuse sanction

The Spanish Football Federation on Thursday accepted Atletico Madrid’s appeal against a partial stadium ban after racial abuse directed at Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. Atletico were initially ordered to partially close their stadium for two LaLiga matches following monkey chants heard by Spain international Williams at Atletico’s Metropolitano stadium last month. The federation pointed…

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Disney and Warner to bundle streaming services

Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery say they will start to offer a bundle of the Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming services to customers in the US this summer. The new package will be available to customers on all three streaming platforms. The media giants said they will offer plans with and without adverts but did not reveal how much they will charge customers. The move comes as Disney and…

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Local Celebrities Share Heartfelt Messages About Their Moms This Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner – and it’s the perfect time to honour and appreciate all that our wonderful mothers have done and continue to do for us. It is a time to express our love and gratitude for the selfless care, guidance, and support they have provided throughout our lives. With only a few days left until Mother’s Day, we asked some of Mzansi’s biggest celebrities to share…

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