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‘It would be “reckless and irresponsible to release AKA murder suspects on bail’

The five men accused of being behind the murder of South African rapper AKA, are set to continue their stay in prison, with the Magistrate hearing their bail application deciding that it would be reckless and irresponsible to release them as they had a case to answer to.

SA house music legend DJ Tira accused of date rape by upcoming artist

South African house music legend DJ Tira has found himself under fire on social media, after a fellow musician claimed that he took advantage of her and slept with her without her consent.

“Jail has changed him” – rape convicted Kwaito star Brickz turns to God

Kwaito star Brickz, who was convicted of raping his niece in 2013, has reportedly found God while behind bars, with the South African musician reportedly set to release a gospel album upon his release from prison.

South African DJ Euphonik impregnates mistress, awaits baby number 8

South African DJ and music producer Euphonik’s battle for custody with his ex-wife has opened a can of worms, after she recently revealed in court that the house music maestro is expecting his eighth child after impregnating one of his mistresses.

Senzo Meyiwa trial lawyer fears for his life as judge orders police protection

One of the three defence attorneys in the ongoing inquest into the murder of South African footballer, Senzo Meyiwa, has revealed that he fears of life after his home was on Wednesday “visited” by two men he feared wanted to kill him.

Kelly Khumalo wanted to see a sangoma after Senzo Meyiwa shooting

Kelly Khumalo, the girlfriend of slain South African football star Senzo Meyiwa, reportedly wanted to see a sangoma following his death from a fatal shooting.

Domestic worker sues Pitso Mosimane and his wife for R5,7m over injuries

South African football coach Pitso Mosimane and his wife are being sued for R5,7million by their former domestic worker after she claims to have sustained injuries that left her borderline disabled and unable to bear children while working for them.

South Africa election: ANC loses battle for Zuma’s MK party name and logo

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) has lost a legal bid to stop a new party from using the name and logo of its former armed wing. The governing ANC had argued that uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), headed by ex-President Jacob Zuma, had breached trademark law.

“I loved Kiernan so much:” Anele Tembe’s father denies getting AKA killed

Moses Tembe, the father of slain rapper AKA’s fiancé Anele Tembe, has denied having a hand in the musician’s murder last year, saying that his family had been victims of a smear campaign by faceless people.

Kidnapped Zimbabwean businessman Evans Katumba found dead in SA

SOUTH AFRICA - A body that is thought to belong to kidnapped Zimbabwean businessman Evans Katumba has been found in Hammarsdale in South Africa, three weeks after the fuel trader was taken by unknown assailants.

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