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Weekly English South Africa News
96 Episodes
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DJ Warras’ sister breaks down after accused murderer’s court appearance

DJ Warras’ sister, Nicole Stock, broke down in tears outside the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after the appearance of Victor Majola, the man accused of murdering her brother. Speaking to journalists, Stock reflected on the family’s first Christmas without Warras, describing the growing pain of his absence. “We all…
6 Jan 2 min

We Buy Cars to payback R3.4m to unhappy consumers

If you have complained that We Buy Cars violated the Consumer Protection Act, you could be smiling all the way to the bank for your share of R3.4m to be paid back to unhappy consumers.
23 Dec 2025 1 min

Fears for sons recruited by MKP to Russia

A Botswana mother alleged to Sowetan that her son was taken to Russia under the guise of attending a personal development course after being recruited by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
25 Nov 2025 19 min

Tsakane single mom triumphs in R1m entrepreneurial competition

For a single mother from Tsakane in Ekurhuleni, unemployment was more than a setback — it was a crisis, with a young son relying on her. Refusing to give up, Prudence Mabaso took a bold step that transformed her life, ultimately beating more than 2,000 competitors in an entrepreneurial competition…
24 Nov 2025 4 min

Popular musician arrested for attempted murder in Limpopo

The countdown has begun to the G20 Summit, and although certain heads of state are not attending, Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the province is ready to host the forum. What are your expectations ahead of the conference?
12 Nov 2025 1 min
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