Artists march to SAMRO over royalty corruption scandal

Musician at a performance Songwriters, musicians and political party representatives have marched to the offices of Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) in Johannesburg, where they handed over a memorandum. This follows the release of a report exposing corruption worth millions of rand in music royalties due to artists. The marchers allege that the royalties are being…

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Lionel Messi’s return to Barca not realistic: Laporta

Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi reacts during the America Business Forum in Miami, Florida, US, November 5, 2025. Barcelona President Joan Laporta has downplayed the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club, calling it unrealistic, following the Argentine’s surprise visit to the revamped Camp Nou, where he spent 21 years of his glittering career….

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Westbury mass shooting case postponed to next week

Police forensics at the scene of the shooting The case against five people arrested in connection with the Westbury mass shooting incident, has been postponed to Wednesday next week. The incident claimed the lives of two teenagers last month. The five appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court facing charges of murder and attempted murder. They…

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FEDUSA warns budget puts fiscal discipline ahead of people

FEDUSA General Secretary Riefdah Ajam The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has warned that making fiscal discipline a priority over social justice in the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement will hurt the working class and poor.   The labour federation has welcomed some infrastructure investments but says reform8s must protect jobs and workers’ rights….

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Nkabinde reveals close friendship with General Mkhwanazi

Chief of Staff in the Police Ministry Cedrick Nkabinde testifies before Parliament’s Adhoc Committee. The Chief of Staff in the Police Ministry says he was a very close friend of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Cedrick Nkabinde is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. Mkhwanazi had told the committee that Nkabinde confessed to him that…

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LIVE: President Ramaphosa addresses Construction Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the Construction Summit in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.  This year’s theme is “Unlocking Infrastructure Delivery: Raising Construction Industry Performance”. Industry leaders and policymakers will discuss ways of boosting the delivery of infrastructure.  Livestream: 

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