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10/11/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞!

The Madlanga Commission has played CCTV footage allegedly showing EMPD officers at a Meyerton workshop, where they allegedly stole copper cables.

The footage further reveals Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi accompanying the officers during the incident raising serious questions about accountability within the ranks.

The Commission continues to unpack the full extent of corruption and misconduct within law enforcement.

10/11/2025

𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐓𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 - 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐆𝐁𝐕𝐅 𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑

By: Nwabisa Tau

Women for Change Activist Organisation announced a national shutdown planned for Friday 21 November 2025.

According to the statement posted on their social media accounts, the organisation calls all women and the LGBTQI+ community across the country to withdraw from their labour, paid or unpaid for one day. The organisation says this national shutdown is a form to raise awareness against South Africa’s ongoing Gender - Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) crisis.

“We call all women and members of the LGBTQI+ community across the country South Africa to refrain from all paid and unpaid work in workplaces, universities, homes and communities to demonstrate the economic and social impact of their absence”.

The movement is a direct challenge to the G20 countries summoned next year. The G20 summit focuses on the global growth, the activist argue South Africa cannot speak progress whilst there are women being killed every 2.5 hours in the country.

_This year 5 578 women were murdered, this has increased by 33,8% from the previous year_

“We demand that the Gender - Based and Femicide be declared a National Disaster. Not tomorrow. Not another summit. Now,” the statement reads.

The post has already sparked a discussion across social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and X. Social media users have turned their profile picture to Purple, the purple symbolises the victims who were killed, assaulted and violated.

The shutdown is made to put pressure on the government to take action against GBVF.

Also, the shutdown would mark as the largest coordinated civil action taken by women. Women for Change organisers say more mobilisation will be announced in the coming days.

09/11/2025

𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐄𝐌𝐒𝐏𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃

By Boitumelo Shuping

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating a case of murder after a police constable was shot and killed at the Bloemspruit Police Station in Bloemfontein on 8 November 2025.

According to IPID spokesperson Phaladi Shuping, the incident happened while members of the Bloemspruit VISPOL unit were reporting for duty.

“It is alleged that after the parade, the deceased constable was seen with the accused constable, who was fiddling with his service pistol,” said Shuping.

“Other members allegedly heard a gunshot and saw the deceased constable falling down and bleeding from the head. Paramedics declared the officer dead at the scene.”

Shuping confirmed that the incident was reported to IPID and that the accused constable was arrested on a charge of murder.

“The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing,” he added.

08/11/2025

Pirates advance to the final after a 1-0 victory over Richards Bay

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07/11/2025

Free State vibes are calling! 🌄 MEC Ketso Makume invites you to explore the province’s hidden gems… clock it!👌🏽

07/11/2025

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑

By Thabiso Sonopo

The Free State is inviting travelers and residents alike to explore its scenic attractions this summer. MEC for the Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Ketso Makume, officially launched the Free State Summer Campaign on 6 November 2025 at Gariep Dam.

Speaking at the launch, MEC Makume emphasized that the campaign is about more than tourism, aiming also to stimulate the province’s economy.

“Xhariep is the last performing municipality in the province, and that is why we chose to have the Summer Campaign in Xhariep,” he said.

Makume further added that “Gariep is the most devastating area when it comes to poverty and inequality,” making it an ideal location for tourists to contribute to job creation and investment.

He also called on the MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport, Jabu Mbalula, to address the state of the province’s roads, stating, “We don’t want people to come to our province to fix their tyres but to explore the province.”

Encouraging residents to explore their own province, Makume added, “We can’t be promoting our province and go on vacations in Western Cape and other provinces. You don’t have to go to a tourist attraction to be a tourist even when you visit your family in another town, you are exploring the province.”

Tourists and locals alike are urged to embrace the campaign slogan when visiting . From dam cruises and hidden gems in Xhariep to scenic town visits, the Free State promises a summer of exploration, discovery, and unforgettable experiences.

07/11/2025

𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐉𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐐𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐖, 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝟑𝟐 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓
By Thato Setilo

The South African U17 men’s national team remain on course for a place in the Round of 32 at the ongoing FIFA U17 World Cup in Doha after a 1-1 draw with hosts Qatar on Thursday evening.

The match, played at a packed Aspire Zone Complex, was attended by South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, and former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, who now works with FIFA.

Coach Vela Khumalo’s side had to do without key player Luke Hendricks due to injury, while Sive Pama missed out through suspension after receiving a red card in their opening match against Bolivia. Qatar took an early lead in the third minute through Yazan Hani, catching the South Africans off guard.

However, Amajimbos responded well, and rising star Emile Witbooi levelled matters in the 16th minute. Witbooi, who was later named Player of the Match, headed in his second goal of the tournament after also scoring in the opener against Bolivia.

Khumalo made several changes in the second half, introducing Lebohang Dhlamini, Will Henson, Joshua Taylor, and Alwande Booysen to add fresh energy, but the scoreline remained unchanged.

Speaking after the match, Khumalo admitted that his side didn’t perform at their best but praised his players for securing a valuable point. “It wasn’t the result we were hoping for, but we expected a tough game against the hosts,” he said. “We analyzed how they would play, and their goal came from our own mistake. We lacked a bit of aggression and individual brilliance today, but we’ll take the point and move on,”Khumalo concluded.

The result keeps South Africa second in Group A with four points, two behind leaders Italy, who defeated Bolivia 4-0 earlier in the day. Qatar sit third with one point, while Bolivia remain bottom without any.

Amajimbos will face Italy in their final group match on Sunday, 9 November, while Qatar take on Bolivia. Both fixtures will kick off at 16:45 (SA time).

With the tournament featuring a record 48 teams, the top two from each of the 12 groups, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 32.

06/11/2025

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐙𝐀-𝐌𝐃𝐔𝐁𝐀 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐔𝐅𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐔𝐓𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄-𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐑

By Thato Setilo

The University of the Free State (UFS) has announced the appointment of Professor Bulelwa Nguza-Mduba as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor for People and Operations, effective on 6 November 2025.
Prof Nguza-Mduba will oversee key university departments including Human Resources, University Estates, Protection Services, ICT Services, as well as Commercial Enterprises.

Currently serving as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences at Walter Sisulu University (WSU), Prof Nguza-Mduba previously acted as Rector of WSU’s Butterworth Campus from 2021 to 2023. During her time there, she managed academic and operational portfolios such as Teaching and Learning, Governance, Finance, and Student Affairs.

She holds a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a Master’s in Business Leadership from Unisa, and a Master’s in Education from UFS. Her qualifications also include a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Management from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom.

Prof Nguza-Mduba has played an active role in the national higher education space, contributing to programmes like Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) and Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM). Her academic work focuses on entrepreneurship, and she has supervised several postgraduate research projects in public and business administration.

Beyond academia, she is known for her community engagement efforts, leading initiatives that empower youth, support the elderly, and provide training opportunities for inmates. She has also helped secure funding from organisations such as FASSET and BANKSETA to boost student support, infrastructure, and innovation.

UFS Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Hester C. Klopper, congratulated her on the appointment. “Prof Nguza-Mduba brings a wealth of experience and insight to this role, said Prof. Klopper. Her leadership reflects a strong commitment to innovation, excellence, and people-centred transformation,” added Vice Chancellor Prof. Klopper.

Prof Nguza-Mduba’s term officially start on 1 January 2026.

06/11/2025

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐕𝐔𝐋𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐒

By Mathapelo Nkoale

A man who worked as a barber in Malebogo Township has been sentenced to life in prison for the sexual abuse of four young boys. The Wesselsbron Regional Court convicted him on four counts of r**e, and he received four life sentences that will run concurrently.

The abuse came to light after one of the victims confided in a teacher at school. The victims, aged 12, 13, 15, and 15, were all lured to the accused's shack - which doubled as a hair salon - where they were sexually assaulted. Two of the victims were promised haircuts before being abused, while another was brought to the shack by two of the other victims. The fourth victim was a 12-year-old relative of the accused.

The court heard that the incidents occurred in May 2024. The accused would sexually assault the boys in a back room of his shack. The Free State police spokesperson, Mahlomola Kareli, said the victims did not initially speak out about the abuse, but one of them eventually told a teacher, leading to the accused's arrest.

Image: IStock

06/11/2025

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 🇿🇦⚽️

𝐇𝐮𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟓 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The clash promises to be an exciting test for the national team as they continue to build momentum ahead of future tournaments. Broos has mixed experience with rising stars and fans are already buzzing about the lineup

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