DA elects Geordin Hill-Lewis as new leader

Newly elected DA leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has elected current Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as the new leader of the party. Hill-Lewis was elected by over two thousand delegates at the party’s Federal Congress, which took place in Midrand, Johannesburg, over the past two days. He beat contender Sibusiso Dyonase, caucus…

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‘Mr Weekend Special’ Melvyn Matthews passes away

South Africa is mourning the loss of celebrated songwriter and performer Melvyn Matthews, affectionately known as “Mr Weekend Special.”  He was 67. Matthews’ career took off in 1983 when he co-wrote and produced the iconic hit ‘Weekend Special’, which made Brenda Fassie ‘MaBrrr’, into global stardom.  He was working with and for the Legendary Blondie…

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LIVE: Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s bail application

Organised Crime Unit police Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, is expected to apply for bail at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. Nkosi was arrested earlier this month by the police’s Madlanga task team, following a raid at his private property in Pretoria. He is facing a string of charges, including defeating the ends of justice, possession of…

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