2023 Wits shutdown: Students and riot police face off in violent clashes [video]
The Wits shutdown reared its ugly head on Friday, as rioting students clashed with public order police at Braamfontein campus.
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News
Watch: Emtee pregnant fiancee accuses rapper of abuse [video]
Emtee denies abusing his pregnant fiancee but has yet to offer an explanation about what caused Nicole Chinsamy’s battered face.
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2023 Wits shutdown: Debt-owing students demand
Wits University has threatened prosecution against students caught participating in the shutdown.
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SK Khoza set to exit ‘The Black Door’: Here’s everything we know
SK Khoza’s narrative arc on ‘The Black Door’ reaches its zenith tonight.
Crime
Oscar Pistorius parole release imminent: Here’s everything we know
Oscar Pistorius could be a free man by the end of the day.
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Terry Pheto loses R3 million Bryanston mansion to auction
Terry Phetos’ luxury mansion was auctioned at a starting price of R3 million, a 40% loss on the amount she and her cronies paid in 2018.
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Watch: Prof Phakeng goes off on JJ Tabane – ‘You’re a joke!’ [video]
Professor Phakeng delayed a scheduled ad break to blast JJ Tabane as a ‘buffoon journalist’ with no credibility.
Technology
TikTok rolls out new screen time limit features for teen users
TikTok users aged 18 and below will be actively encouraged to limit usage with the screen time tool.
News
Travis Scott wanted for assault in New York: Here’s what we know
Travis Scott allegedly punched a sound engineer at Nebula in New York and damaged equipment in the process.
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Zamani Mbatha: YouTuber exposes ‘The Black Door’ actor as cheater
Turns out Zamani Mbatha may be a method actor after all.
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Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko died after a short illness, his family confirmed in a statement.
News
‘Y Mornings’ breakfast show is coming to an end
‘Y Mornings’ will exit YFM’s daily slot at the end of this month. Here’s why.
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Tory Lanez sentencing moved to new date, plans to file motion for new trial
Tory Lanez bought himself time to file a motion for a new trial, but here’s what an expert said about the likelihood of it getting approved.
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Stage 16 loadshedding: Here’s what to expect if outages reach this level
Stage 16 loadshedding is Eskom’s idea of a proactive approach to managing the power system but the utility will have to jump through hurdles and hoops to get this approved.
Cape Town Buzz
Nick Frischke disappearance: Three suspects linked to German tourist missing case
Several suspects admitted to robbing Nick Frischke the day he was last seen alive.
News
Lady Zamar reportedly pulls out of Nota podcast interview
Lady Zamar reportedly folded and will no longer participate in the podcast interview with Nota.
Cape Town Buzz
2023 E-Prix in Cape Town: Avoid these roads this weekend
From road closures, to race start times and how to watch live, here’s all you need to know about Cape Town’s first-ever E-Prix event.
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Calib Cassim named interim Eskom CEO: Here’s what we know about him
Calib Cassim was appointed as Eskom’s interim Group CEO, following the dramatic exit of Andre De Ruyter earlier this week.
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Nick Frischke disappearance: New discovery sparks grave fears
An unrelated search operation on a bungalow in Hangberg, Hout Bay, changed the entire course of the investigation into Nick Frischke’s disappearance.
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Stage 7 loadshedding: Here’s why Eskom quietly increased power cuts
Eskom implemented Stage 7 loadshedding on two occasions this week without informing the public. Here’s why.
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Hermes Penelope mom blasted for taking three-year-old on meet-and-greet tour
Hermes Penelope. a three-year-old influencer, is going on a five-city meet-and-greet tour and fans are boycotting the event. Here’s why.
Podcasts
Watch: The Swisher Podcast Episode 037 – ‘Mama Coo Sa’ [video]
Here’s a complete breakdown of what to expect on the latest episode of The Swisher Podcast.
Local
AKA drops ‘Mass Country’ album: Tracklist, how to download, reactions
AKA’s ‘Mass Country’ features guests like Blxckie, Nadia Nakai, Emtee, Sjava and many more.
Crime
Bedfordview nursery shooting: Woman survives alleged assassination
A woman was the target of a failed assassination attempt outside a nursery school in Bedfordview.
Cape Town Buzz
Nick Frischke: Solo German traveller goes missing in Cape Town
Nick Frischke was last seen alive at the foot of a hiking trail in Cape Town, five days ago.
News
Nadia Nakai ‘questions God’ in first reaction to AKA death
Nadia Nakai admitted she’s questioning God for ‘for bringing her close to her soulmate, only to take him away so abruptly.’
Technology
WhatsApp announces new features for Android users
WhatsApp has announced a series of minor but useful features for Android users.
Events
AKA memorial service: Road closures near Sandton Convention Centre
These roads will be closed ahead of AKA’s memorial service at the Sandton Convention Centre.
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Watch: Fuel tanker explosion on N1 between William Nicol and Malibongwe [video]
One person was treated for moderate injuries in the explosion on the N1 highway, between William Nicol and Malibongwe Drive.
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Tembe lawyer lists explosive ‘evidence’ of AKA’s alleged involvement in Anele’s death
Anele Tembe’s lawyers made startling claims about AKA’s alleged involvement in her death in a letter sent to the NPA last year.