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Podcast regulations in South Africa: A threat to free speech?

South African podcasters are divided over proposed regulations that could reshape their industry, sparked by a recent controversy involving MacG's misogynistic remarks. Will these changes enhance accountability or stifle free expression?

News South Africa
Theolin Tembo|Published

AfriForum urges President Ramaphosa to condemn 'Kill the Boer' chants

Amid rising concerns over violence against Afrikaners, AfriForum demands that President Ramaphosa publicly denounce hate speech and classify farm murders as a national priority offence.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Will the SAHRC hold Nota Baloyi accountable for his 'white people are Neanderthals' comments?

SAHRC to decide on action against Nota Baloyi over his inflammatory remarks on white people.

News South Africa Gauteng
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Man who claimed ‘Black Africans will come to your house, rape your wife and kill you’ expected in court

A shocking video of a man's violent rants against Black Africans has sparked outrage and led to his arrest. He is set to appear in court this Friday.

News South Africa Western Cape
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Nota Baloyi's 'white people are Neanderthals' comments sparks outrage

Nota Baloyi, a controversial music producer, recently sparked outrage by claiming that white South Africans are 'inferior' due to their supposed Neanderthal DNA.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Donald Trump's new BFF, Elon Musk was born in Mzansi, but the former reality star once called African countries sh*tholes

Elon Musk has cozied up to Donald Trump for political and financial gain. But does the SpaceX boss care about what Trump really thinks of SA?

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published