• SAVED! How Kelly K helped Candy beat depression

    Luckily when singer Candy Mokwena went through a bout of depression she had none other than Kelly Khumalo to help her get through it. Speaking to Drum recently, Candy revealed that she fell into depression after reports of her going broke, surfaced in the media. Hugh Masekela: Growing up they would say I have 'K hair'  "Kelly Khumalo was a godsend at that period in my life. She reached out to me and said, 'take it easy'. I respect that woman. When she talks, it's as if an adult is talking to me. There's something very special about that her...I never thought that I would get advice from Kelly," Candy said. Kelly has had her fair share of hardships over the years, especially after losing her boyfriend

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  • Malema made millions from fraudulent tender: report

    Although Madonsela could not find evidence that Malema interfered in the tendering process, she found that his Ratanang Family Trust benefited "improperly", City Press reported. Madonsela proposed that legal action be taken to recover the money Malema received. This was according to a copy of Madonsela's provisional report into the R52 million tender won by On-Point Engineers from the Limpopo roads and transport department. Malema's family trust was one of the two shareholders in On-Point. According to City Press, Madonsela's investigation also found that On-Point acted corruptly by signing back-to-back agreements with subcontractors. "Due to the fact that the awarding of the contract to On-Point

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  • Sjuku threatened to kill me - Minnie Dlamini

    2016-11-07 10:47:01.0 | AUBREY MOTHOMBENI | Architect of the "Yellow Bone Parties", Mlungisi Mncwabe, popularly known as Sjuku, once threatened to kill TV and radio star Minnie Dlamini after she dumped his friend Itumeleng Khune. These shocking details emerged from Dlamini's police statement that was deposed at Douglasdale police station when she opened a case of intimidation against people she termed as Khune's friends. Dlamini revealed in the statement that her life had been threatened by unknown people and she told the police she was suspecting Khune's friends, including Sjuku, Obe Mofokeng, Vanessa Masilo and Ncumisa Maputaka. In it the former Soccer Zone presenter revealed for the first

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  • Trump says Clinton

    Washington - US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has questioned FBI director James Comey's clearing of rival Hillary Clinton of any illegality regarding recently uncovered emails. Speaking at a campaign rally at Sterling Heights in the US state of Michigan on Sunday evening, Trump claimed that "a rigged system" was protecting the Democratic presidential candidate. "You can't review 650,000 new emails in 8 days, you can't do it folks. "Hillary Clinton is guilty. She knows it, the FBI knows it, the people know it and now it is up to the American people to deliver justice at the ballot box on November 8," Trump said. Earlier on Sunday, the director of the FBI said his agency had not

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  • South Africa: No, I Would Not Return to the ANC

    "No." This was the short answer that former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, gave on Monday night when reporters asked her if she would be willing to go back to the African National Congress, a party she was once a member of. "I was a member of the ANC and I left it in 2007, not because I had any bad feelings but professionally, I felt that I needed to distance myself from any political party and I am still in that space," Madonsela said. She was speaking on the sidelines of the 2016 Mahamta Gandhi Awards at the Durban City Hall, where she received The Second Satyagraha Award for her tremendous contribution during her tenure as Public Protector. She did however say that her services would be

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  • New Hawks probe could lead to Zuma’s recall

    Pretoria - If reports that the Hawks are investigating KZN political heavyweight Zweli Mkhize were true it would mean the start of open conflict in the ANC, which might later lead to President Jacob Zuma being recalled before the end of his term. These were the views of political analyst Somadoda Fikeni on Sunday after a weekend newspaper reported that ANC treasurer-general Mkhize, party secretary-general Gwede Mantashe and deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas were under investigation for failing to report corruption to the police. According to the reports, which came after Zuma visited the Kwa-Zulu-Natal area of eDumbe at the weekend, the three are accused of having broken the law by not reporting

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  • WATCH: Zuma falls asleep during Gordhan's mid-term budget speech

    Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police is backing a new campaign by the South African Police Service (Saps) to invite South African citizens to serve as reservists in the force‚ saying the initiative could help fight crime.

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  • Slithering pythons no match for SAPS crime fighters

    A devious drug dealer who hid his stash of drugs in a snake box found that he was certainly no match for a brave policewoman from the Hendrina police department. During a routine police patrol in the Hendrina CBD,  Mpumalanga this week, police received a tip-off regarding an alleged drug dealer and were also informed that the drugs were hidden underneath snakes, according to Arrive Alive. The members proceeded to the alleged drug dealer's house and on arrival, they asked the man to open the glass snake box so that they could conduct a search. The man confidently complied surprisingly and to his dismay, a female Constable got hold of two pythons shifting them so that the area could be  searched.

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  • Barca’s Neymar set for trial over transfer corruption case

    Madrid, Spain – The prospect of Barcelona superstar Neymar standing trial moved closer Monday as a Madrid judge accepted an appeal by prosecutors for corruption charges to be brought against the Brazilian, a court filing said. The decision overturns a ruling in July that said irregularities detected in the Brazilian's 2013 transfer to Barcelona were an issue for a civil court, not a criminal court. Neymar's parents, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and his predecessor Sandro Rosell - who resigned over the scandal in 2014 - also face corruption charges. Both the defence and prosecution have 10 days to present their arguments before a final decision over whether the case will go to trial

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  • Sexwale, Pahad drink from Gupta watering hole too

    Sexwale says it is human nature that when there’s trouble (around a person) “people run for the hills”. Pahad engages in a bit of Q&A with himself: “Are they still friends of mine?” he asks rhetorically (and answers) “Yes”. Sexwale was speaking at a press conference he convened to try to clear the air around reports that Trillian Capital Partners (he is a non-executive independent chairman of the company) had prior knowledge of the axing of former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene and his replacement by Des van Rooyen last year. Sexwale told the media the company had engaged the services of Geoff Budlender SC to investigate these claims and especially how what was supposed to be known only to President Jacob Zuma, ended up in the hands of corporate South Africa, including Trillian.

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  • Malema not calling for the slaughter of whites, for now

    Durban - Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema made no bones on Monday that he believed that he had done nothing wrong and the charges levelled against him were simply an attempt by President Jacob Zuma to eliminate political opposition. Malema, addressing supporters after briefly appearing in the Newcastle Magistrate's Court on two charges of violating the Riotous Assemblies Act of 1956, also made it clear that whites were not entitled to own any land in South Africa and that for now he was not calling for the slaughter of whites. Dressed in a suit and tie, Malema went further to claim that the British monarch Queen Elizabeth held title deeds to property in South Africa and that the

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  • Mkhwanazi funeral bill ' doesn't add up'

    Durban - Venue hire for R240 700, R300 000 on food for mourners, R40 500 on beverages and R165 180 on sound equipment. If an invoice is to be believed, that is how the eThekwini Municipality spent R761 000 on the funeral service at the Durban International Convention Centre of the late ANC benefactor and businessman Don Mkhwanazi in July. IFP councillor Mdu Nkosi received the tax invoice for services rendered through the Promotion of Access to Information Act. However, Nkosi is convinced that the invoice is a "copy and paste" job of another event at the ICC. His scepticism about the invoice is shared by the DA's Zwakele Mncwango, who said the document "did not add up". Nkosi made the application

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  • Comments that Malema is being charged for are from the Freedom Charter: Ndlozi

    Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) national spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has reiterated the party’s stance that there’s a clause in the Freedom Charter that says South Africans can decide where they want to stay. “There is no law that bars people from occupying land. In fact‚ if you occupy land and the government doesn’t make a plan for you in 24 hours‚ there is no court that is going to remove you … that’s just the reality‚” said Ndlozi. He was speaking to eNCA on Monday morning outside the Newcastle Magistrate Court where EFF leader Malema is being charged under an “apartheid law”. Malema will appear on charges of contravening the Riotous Assemblies Act‚ after allegedly urging his supporters

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  • Terry Pheto gets international nod at #BIFA2016

    Mzansi superstar Terry Pheto has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role as Naledi Khama in the recently released film ‘A United Kingdom’. Following the official announcement, the award winning actress took to Instagram to share the exciting news. She wrote: “Words fail me. So honoured to be nominated alongside the most incredible talent in the world. Thank you @iammaasante for believing in me and making this one of the most memorable journeys of my career. #BIFA2016.” (sic) Congragulatory messages from celebs, fans, friends starting pouring in: Bridget Masinga: Halalallalala!! Congratulation love. God is good all the time @terrypheto Khanyi Dhlomo: Big [email protected]!

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  • Ntlemeza tried to boss NPA head, e-mail leaks show

    Controversial Hawks head Major-General Berning Ntlemeza believes he has the authority to wield power over the National Prosecuting Authority and its decisions on what cases to prosecute and review. Days after the Hawks' case against Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) boss Robert McBride and two of his subordinates collapsed in court last week, e-mails have emerged which show Ntlemeza last year questioning former NPA boss Advocate Mxolisi Nxasana's authority to review the case and demanding the docket be returned to him. McBride and his co-accused - Innocent Khuba and Matthew Sesoko - appeared in court for allegedly altering a report into the involvement of former Hawks boss Anwa

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  • How a SIM ‘flagged’ by Vodacom was swopped

    One week before she was defrauded of R1.8 million, Monica Kruger, a businesswoman from George in the Western Cape, thwarted an illegal SIM swop. What happened to her is detailed in her founding affidavit in a High Court application seeking to order Vodacom and her bank to provide her with the information she needs to establish who is to blame for her losses. On June 11, Kruger received an SMS from Vodacom informing her that a SIM swop had been initiated on her account. Shortly thereafter she received a call from someone claiming to be from Vodacom, advising her that the SMS relating to the SIM swop had been sent in error, and that she should ignore it. This phone call was a ruse, meant to deter

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  • Zimbabwe: ‘The endgame is nearer than it has ever been’ – Morgan Tsvangirai | Africa

    In an in-depth interview, an energised Morgan Tsvangirai speaks to SIMON ALLISON about the fragmentation of the Zimbabwean state, a dignified exit for President Robert Mugabe, and why the youth of today have a thing or two to learn from him. Morgan Tsvangirai lives in a very nice house. It’s a grey, two-storey mansion in the heart of one of Harare’s most exclusive suburbs, complete with imposing pillars, sweeping driveway, and a putting green. From here, gazing out onto the manicured lawns that are beginning to show just a hint of neglect, Tsvangirai is planning for Zimbabwe’s post-Mugabe future. The house perfectly encapsulates the contradictions that haunt Tsvangirai himself. It was bought,

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  • The world is Pearl’s oyster

    MANY yearn for that big break on an international platform. Some are models, others singers, actors and/or directors/producers and so on. This Holy Grail isn’t difficult to attain for some individuals. Of course, I won’t bore you by rehashing the names of those who’ve already made it big in Hollywood. But I will say that Pearl Thusi is now one of those success stories. Recognised by her gorgeous afro, playful smile and outspoken personality, Thusi was getting her hair done when Tonight called. When asked how she is doing, she laughs: “I’m alive, thanks. I’m busy getting my hair done right now.” In between her voice being drowned out by the noise of the hair dryer and her intermittent screams

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  • PICS: Inside Etihad’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner

    Kedibone Modise Johannesburg - Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner touched down at OR Tambo International Airport after its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi November 1. It's not everyday that one is afforded an opportunity to witness such elegance and splendour as the 787 Dreamliner lands for the first time in Johannesburg, South Africa. Operating daily between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi, the two-class B787-9 Dreamliner features Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy Class cabins. “The introduction of the Boeing 787 is a welcome development that will further enhance our guests’ experience on this route,” said John Friel, Etihad Airways General Manager, South Africa. “Today’s modern

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  • Malema stands his ground over land

    DURBAN: EFF leader Julius Malema made no bones that he believed he had done nothing wrong and the charges levelled against him were simply an attempt by President Jacob Zuma to eliminate political opposition. Addressing supporters after briefly appearing in the Newcastle Magistrate’s Court on two charges of violating the Riotous Assemblies Act of 1956 yesterday, Malema said whites were not entitled to own any land in South Africa and that, for now, he was not calling for the slaughter of whites. Malema claimed that British monarch Queen Elizabeth held title deeds to property in South Africa and that the ANC-led government was too afraid to ask for them back. Earlier in court, Malema’s lawyer, Tumi Mokwena, asked for the matter to be postponed as he would seek to have the apartheid-era legislation declared unconstitutional.

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