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sowetan. co. za > opinion > letters > 2026-04-09-reader-letter-citizens-to-blame-for-poor-governance

READER LETTER | Citizens to blame for poor governance

6+ hour, 15+ min ago  (139+ words) African countries suffer manmade poverty and hunger, mostly because of coups d'tat, insurgencies, civil uprisings and wars. Poor governance in Africa is allowed and promoted by us, the citizens. Our passivity signals that we dont care. Making your mark on…...

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sowetan. co. za > opinion > columnists > 2026-04-09-thomas-brennan-remote-gambling-bill-risks-missing-the-point-at-the-worst-time

THOMAS BRENNAN | Remote Gambling Bill risks missing the point " at the worst time

6+ hour, 11+ min ago  (539+ words) April is Financial Literacy Month in SA, a moment meant to empower citizens to make sound financial decisions. Yet it arrives against a troubling backdrop: a surge in online gambling that is quietly eroding the financial resilience of the very…...

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sowetan. co. za > opinion > columnists > 2026-04-09-sowetan-the-big-fish-behind-nkosi-must-be-exposed

SOWETAN | The "big fish" behind Nkosi must be exposed

6+ hour, 51+ min ago  (420+ words) The arrest of Sgt Fannie Nkosi carries far'reaching implications for law enforcement and the fight against organised crime in SA. Nkosi was no ordinary officer. He worked in the office of a deputy national commissioner, a position that placed him…...

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sowetan. co. za > s-mag > 2026-04-09-makeup-artist-queen-motlatle-takes-on-the-fine-art-world

Makeup artist Queen Motlatle takes on the fine art world

7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (560+ words) Queen Motlatle is stepping into a powerful new chapter, adding "fine artist" to an already formidable legacy in film and television. The award-winning hair, makeup and prosthetics designer is now taking her storytelling beyond the screen and into the global…...

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sowetan. co. za > news > 2026-04-08-five-things-tmpd-top-cop-said-about-controversial-multimillion-rand-tender

Five things TMPD top cop said about controversial multimillion-rand tender

19+ hour, 16+ min ago  (227+ words) Sowetan Five things TMPD top cop said about controversial multimillion-rand tender Bolhuis denies authorising any work for Gubis85 Solutions Tshwane Police Metro Department's (TMPD) deputy commissioner, Sean Bolhuis, was in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday. He was…...

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sowetan. co. za > news > 2026-04-08-watch-former-aurora-mineworkers-still-awaiting-payout-15-years-later

WATCH | Former Aurora mineworkers still awaiting payout 15 years later

17+ hour, 46+ min ago  (675+ words) Denis Mutugue, 64, worked for the Aurora Gold Mine for 27 years, earning a salary of R1, 718 until the company collapsed in 2011. Since then, he's been waiting for his R10, 993 severance package, which he hopes will significantly change his family's circumstances. Mutugue is one…...

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sowetan. co. za > news > 2026-04-08-us-ambassador-bozell-has-fallen-in-love-with-sa-as-ramaphosa-lays-down-rules-for-his-stay

US ambassador Bozell "has fallen in love with SA" as Ramaphosa lays down rules for his stay

21+ hour, 50+ min ago  (441+ words) US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III says he has fallen in love with South Africa since his arrival two months ago. Bozell said this while presenting his letters of credence to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, alongside other ambassadors from…...

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sowetan. co. za > news > 2026-04-08-freedom-of-religion-questions-intent-behind-religious-regulation-plans

Freedom of Religion questions intent behind religious regulation plans

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (517+ words) South Africa does not require new laws to regulate religion, but needs consistent enforcement of existing laws, complemented by voluntary, sector-led accountability mechanisms. This is the view of Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) following seemingly conflicting statements by…...

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sowetan. co. za > news > 2026-04-08-chris-hanis-family-abandon-wreath-laying-ceremony

Chris Hani's family abandon wreath-laying ceremony

20+ hour, 41+ min ago  (599+ words) The annual SACP Chris Hani wreath-laying ceremony descended into chaos after the abrupt departure of the Hani family from the memorial site. The family staged a walkout following the revelation of the extent of the involvement of the Ekurhuleni municipality…...

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sowetan. co. za > sport > soccer > 2026-04-08-bucs-scoring-spree-crucial-in-title-push-says-coach-ouaddou

WATCH | Bucs" scoring spree crucial in title push, says coach Ouaddou

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (160+ words) Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has highlighted the importance of their recent scoring spree in their title push, saying it crucially solidifies their goal difference while it also boosts confidence. Pirates whipped Golden Arrows 5-0 at Orlando Amstel Arena on Tuesday,…...