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Jay-Z accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000

Rap mogul Jay-Z, 55, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter, 55, has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl together with the infamous alleged rapist and human trafficker Sean "Diddy" Combs. The rape case was filed as a civil lawsuit by an anonymous woman, with Jay-Z reportedly saying that the allegations are 'ridiculous'. NBC News reported that the accuser said the incident occurred after she was transported to an […]

todayDecember 9, 2024 55 2

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‘Cupcake is a front!’ Ramatlhodi reveals Tito Mboweni’s texts slamming ANC-DA GNU arrangement

Former mining minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi has slammed the African National Congress, also revealing private text messages between himself and Tito Mboweni, where the late former finance minister expressed that President Cyril Ramaphosa was a front for the Democratic Alliance in the grand coalition arrangement. Ramatlhodi spoke at Mboweni’s funeral in October, revealing that the former Reserve Bank governor died an unhappy man. At the time, he would not reveal what […]

todayDecember 9, 2024 59

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Paris splurge: EFF welcomes Public Protector’s probe into Sport Minister McKenzie’s R800,000 Olympic trip

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed the Public Protector’s decision to formally investigate allegations of irresponsible spending and false claims by Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie regarding his attendance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. This comes after EFF Member of Parliament (MP) Sinawo Tambo lodged a complaint with the office of the Public Protector, accusing him of misusing public funds during his trip to Paris.  This swift response is a […]

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South African Airways strike: what travellers need to know

Travellers booked on South African Airways (FlySAA) flights have been urged to take proactive steps to manage their travel plans. Flight Centre issued a statement calling on affected travellers to contact their travel provider or airline directly for updates, rebooking options, or alternative arrangements. “Airports are expected to be busier than usual as passengers seek alternatives. Travellers are advised to arrive earlier than usual and remain flexible with their plans,” said the travel […]

todayDecember 6, 2024 57 2

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McKinsey to pay SA over R2 billion for its role in State Capture bribes

McKinsey and Co. Africa, a subsidiary of McKinsey & Company, will pay South Africa a staggering $122 million (over R2 billion) to resolve investigations into State Capture bribes which were allegedly paid by the company to SA government officials between 2012 and 2016. In a statement on Thursday, the US Department of Justice said the settlement was reached after a member of the consulting firm was charged with conspiracy of violating the Foreign Corrupt […]

todayDecember 6, 2024 58 1

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Severe weather alerts and a heatwave: What to expect for the rest of the week

South Africa is bracing for a week of intense weather conditions, ranging from severe thunderstorms in the east to a persistent heatwave across multiple provinces. The combination of heavy rainfall, localised flooding, and extreme heat will make the coming days challenging for communities nationwide. Thunderstorms are expected to intensify over KwaZulu-Natal, southern Mpumalanga, and parts of Eswatini from December 5 to 8. These storms may bring heavy downpours, damaging winds, […]

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80-year-old farmer arrested, charged for illegally connecting, distributing and selling R6 million worth of electricity

An 80-year-old farmer was arrested when it was discovered that he was illegally linking, disseminating and selling electricity to communities that had moved onto his land in Fochville, in Gauteng. The NATJOINTS Energy Safety and Security and the South African Police Service (SAPS) are behind this latest takedown operation. "On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Natjoints team led by SAPS, Eskom and Johannesburg City Power arrived on his farm where three transformers, […]

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Heatwave Alert: Soaring temperatures to affect large parts of South Africa

The South African Weather Service has issued a weather warning as a heatwave with persistently high temperatures is set to affect parts of the country. The heatwave will impact the central and south-eastern areas of the North West Province, as well as the northern parts of the Free State, until Wednesday, December 4, 2024. More areas will be affected until at least Friday, December 6, 2024, including the north-western parts […]

todayDecember 2, 2024 55

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Checkers faces backlash over pork mislabeling

Cape Town - The Checkers store in Rylands has been warned by the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), after a pork product was incorrectly labelled as halaal. The incident caused a stir on social media when a shopper alerted others about a pack of minced meat containing both beef and pork which had the certified halaal sticker. The ingredients listed showed the mince was made of 55% beef, 24% pork and […]

todayNovember 29, 2024 63

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