Karmelo Anthony gets 35 years for murder and files an appeal
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for murder on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, and filed a notice of appeal the following day, citing inability to afford a lawyer.
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Solidarity threatens legal action over Lesufi removing ‘race’ banner
Civil rights group Solidarity has threatened to take legal action against the Johannesburg city council after its 70-metre billboard criticising South Africa’s racial policies was removed, prompting a fiery response from Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.
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Alexander Kannemeyer: Stellenbosch municipal manager clears the air over ‘whites’ video
Stellenbosch Municipality says a viral clip of Alexander Kannemeyer discussing race in hiring was a misleadingly edited snippet taken out of context from a confidential meeting.
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Knysna High pupil set for disciplinary hearing for using K-word on camera [video]
Knysna High School has launched a probe after a video of a pupil using the K-word went viral, with the learner now facing a disciplinary hearing.
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Gayton McKenzie lashes out at SAHRC in response to K-word saga
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has submitted his response to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) after old social media posts resurfaced in which he used the k-word.
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Gayton McKenzie refuses to apologise ahead of SAHRC deadline
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has denied racism and hate speech allegations, saying he will not apologise as the SAHRC investigates his past social media posts.
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Gayton McKenzie issues public apology for old ‘racist’ posts
Gayton McKenzie has apologised for resurfaced social media posts containing racial slurs, as pressure mounts from opposition parties and a pending SAHRC probe.
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Gayton Mckenzie reported to SAHRC for ‘k-word’ meltdown
ActionSA has lodged a complaint with the SAHRC against Sports Minister Gayton Mckenzie over resurfaced social media posts containing a racial slur.
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Open Chats becomes the latest podcast to court legal trouble over controversial commentary
The Open Chats Podcast is facing legal action after its hosts made offensive comments about coloured people, prompting a backlash led by the Patriotic Alliance.
International
JaNa and Kenny breakup turns ugly as racism allegations surface
JaNa and Kenny’s Love Island romance has ended in an explosive fallout, with JaNa’s camp accusing Kenny of racism and deception.
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Who is Sebastiaan Jooste? – New exposé unveils ‘twatterbaas’ sordid plan to ruin US-SA ties
News24’s investigation reveals Sebastiaan Jooste as the man behind @Twatterbaas, exposing his false claims of farm ownership and role in spreading divisive misinformation.
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Riaad Moosa’s take on AfriForum debate goes viral
Comedian Riaad Moosa’s social media post dissecting AfriForum’s racial arguments has sparked debate, with reactions ranging from praise to criticism.
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Parents meet over Centenary Secondary School racist brawl
Parents and education officials meet after a violent brawl at Centenary Secondary School left three students injured.
News
Trump set to halt funding for South Africa over claims of white oppression
US President Donald Trump has announced an immediate halt to all funding to South Africa, citing alleged human rights violations against white citizens. Here’s what this means for US aid programs and South Africa’s foreign relations.
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Janusz Waluś spews bigotry in new disturbing interview
In the interview, Waluś said he believes that black people are “not equipped to rule a country” and described white people as the “superior race.”
Crime
Orkney resort owner survives horror stabbing over hookah [video]
Marc Hanscombe was stabbed for trying to stop a group of partygoers from smoking hookah at his Orkney resort.
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Pretoria Girls High, GDE clash in court over racial discrimination report
Pretoria Girls High and the Gauteng Department of Education appear in court over a report on systemic racial discrimination. Here’s the latest on the case.
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Watch: Steve Hofmeyr serenades crowds at BELA march [video]
In 2011, Steve Hofmeyr sparked outrage by threatening to include the racial slur “k-word” in a song, a move widely condemned as promoting racial division.
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Pretoria Girls High School principal reinstated after explosive report findings
Despite the investigation’s findings, the GDE’s decision to reinstate Mrs Erasmus has received support from the Democratic Alliance (DA).
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Specialised committee begins probe into racism in Hartbeespoort
A steering committee has begun its investigation into racism in Hartbeespoort, focusing on escalating racial tensions and disputes over land access near Hartbeespoort Dam.
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The same retired judge who exposed Thabo Bester escape revealed this about Wilgenhof
Retired Justice Edwin Cameron has submitted a sworn affidavit accusing Stellenbosch University leaders of altering the Wilgenhof report.
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Who is Tommy Robinson? – Here’s what we know about British anti-Islam leader
Tommy Robinson will be back in court this week, two days after his supporters clashed with pro-Islam protesters in Central London.
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‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ actor under fire over racist ‘joke’
Brendan O'Carroll, star of Mrs Brown's Boys, has issued an apology over a "clumsy" racial joke during Christmas special rehearsals.
News
Understanding the Hartbeespoort racial tensions: Here’s what you must know
Racial tensions in Hartbeespoort have reached a boiling point, sparking government intervention to address disputes over land.
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Jan Braai clears the air on alleged racist boerie giveaway
Jan Braai responded to allegations of racism at a boerewors giveaway event, clarifying the situation and denying claims that people of colour were excluded.
News
Cape Town lawyer accused of racially motivated attack takes the stand
Gary Trappler says he’s a “nosy neighbour”, not a tyre slasher.
News
Renaldo Gouws booted from Democratic Alliance: Here’s what we know
The DA terminates Renaldo Gouws' membership following a FedEx decision amid controversy over racial slur allegations.
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DA courts backlash for placing another racist-accused member in top post
Roman Cabanac's appointment has raised eyebrows, especially considering his remarks about black people emigrating to the Western Cape and links to far-right groups.
