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Meet the Big Brother Bazozwa season 6 contestants
The sixth season of Big Brother Mzansi, titled ‘Bazozwa’, features the return of fan-favorites Liema Pantsi, Mmeli Khumalo, Mpendulo Dube, and Bravo B alongside 23 new contestants, all competing for the grand prize.
LEARNING CURVEBALL OP-ED: School placement chaos — why thousands of Gauteng learners still wait for a seat
As South Africa’s schools prepare to reopen on 14 January, thousands of Gauteng learners remain unplaced. This is despite government assurances that the crisis is under control.
Minister under fire for defence of warships of sanctioned nations in South Africa
The DA has slammed South Africa’s International Relations Minister for defending a military exercise with countries that are ‘implicated in the repression of fundamental human rights.’
Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK
Zahawi was a Conservative MP and served as chancellor under Boris Johnson.
Expert warns against oversimplifying SA’s matric success
South Africa’s potential 90% matric pass rate for 2025 signals improved pupil support but may not reflect true readiness for post-school success, according to education experts.
Good news for South Africa’s property market
South Africa’s commercial property market is showing cautious recovery, with improved rental collections and tenant performance.
Bottle attacker jailed for 12 years for attempted murder on train
Thomas Craig was caught on CCTV repeatedly stabbing Glenn Lennon on the Glasgow Queen Street to Perth service on 16 February 2024.
Downs’ new Colombian striker León says he’s here to win titles
Mamelodi Sundowns have signed Colombian striker Brayan León on a three-year deal, with León eager to help the club win more titles, citing the team’s success as a key reason for joining.
Ofcom investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform’s Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.
GNU ministers ‘blow R450m on travel spree’ in 18 months’: ActionSA
Ministers in the government of national unity (GNU) have spent about R450m of taxpayers’ money on travel and accommodation during their first 18 months in office.
DA seeks NDPP panel report through PAIA after Ramaphosa refuses to release it
The Democratic Alliance has filed a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application after President Cyril Ramaphosa refused to release the report guiding his decision to appoint Andy Mothibi as the national director of public prosecutions.
Uncle shoots and kills nephew after allegedly mistaking him for intruder
A 49-year-old man in Free State accidentally shot and killed his 22-year-old nephew, mistaking him for an intruder at his home. The nephew was wounded in the chest and died from his injuries in the hospital.
‘There is always hope’: Sadag says mental health support for matrics under results pressure is available
With matric results set to be released today, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group says it has strengthened its support services amid growing concern about the emotional toll the period takes on pupils and their families.