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Watch VideoFuture of Diego Maradona trial in doubt after judge steps down due to racy miniseries

Amid a scandal involving a controversial miniseries, Judge Julieta Makintach's resignation raises serious doubts about the future of Diego Maradona's death trial.

Sport Soccer
AFP|Published

Girl, 8, dies after eating snacks from local house in North West, police investigating

An eight-year-old girl from Ramosadi village in North West has died after allegedly consuming snacks purchased from a local house, while authorities launch a new R500 million fund to support compliant spaza shop owners amidst concerns over food safety and illegal operations.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC’s Fikile Mbalula demands inquest into Chris Hani’s assassination for ‘full closure’

African National Congress Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has called for a formal inquest into the assassination of anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani, adding that only a judicial review will bring complete closure to the decades-old tragedy.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

‘White Monopoly Capital and ANC allies are behind Chris Hani’s death, says EFF’s Carl Niehaus

EFF member Carl Niehaus has made explosive claims that 'White Monopoly Capital' and ANC collaborators were the true masterminds behind Chris Hani's assassination 32 years ago.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Watch VideoGene Hackman: The shocking truth behind his unclaimed body and starved dog

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their New Mexico home over a month ago, but their bodies remain unclaimed.

Entertainment Celebrity News
Sarene Kloren|Published

Mob justice | Man burned to death in Limpopo after alleged rape attempt on elderly woman

Limpopo police are searching for community members who burned a man to death after he was allegedly caught naked attempting to rape an elderly woman in Tshalovha village. Officials have condemned the mob justice while investigating both the alleged rape attempt and the killing.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Baldwin bloopers and family fun: what Mzansi can expect from Alec and Hilaria's reality show

Join Alec and Hilaria Baldwin as they share their family journey in TLC Africa's new reality show 'The Baldwins', premiering on March 24.

Entertainment TV International
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Family demands answers after 5-year-old dies outside school while waiting for transport

Tragedy sparks calls for improved road safety measures

The Post
Monishka Govender|Published

Tragic passing of Michelle Trachtenberg: family objects to autopsy

The actress was reported to have undergone a liver transplant recently, and over the last few years, her fans have expressed concern about her health on social media.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Bang Showbiz|Published