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Just weeks after allegedly making remarks that triggered widespread xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Zulu King-Goodwill Zwelithini is expected to jet into Botswana in the not so distant future. Mmegi has leant that the polarising monarch will...

The family, who declined to be identified,  told Mmegi that they were of the view that the visible injuries on the man’s body did not correlate with what the police told them. “What we have been told happened does not add up. How can someone...

Assistant station commander, Kabelo Bome yesterday revealed that the police had received the invitation last Thursday and were considering the family’s request. He however said that there would be no special treatment given to the event. “We did...

The company was engaged to organise the just ended controversy-ridden games. The University management that have refused to recognise the recently elected School Representative Council (SRC) has refused to pay the company forcing the UB-SRC to tell...

Those close to the controversial Sibanda allege that he was too stubborn to tow the party line, hence his corruption and maladministration allegations made against him. “Sibanda is being crucified because of his stubbornness. The powers that be...

This was confirmed by the government spokesperson, Jeff Ramsay, telling Mmegi that Kedikilwe is entitled to various benefits as provided for by the Executive Conditions of Service, commonly known as the Green Book. “Former vice presidents are...

On Friday, principal magistrate Janet Phosa of the Regional Magistrate Court granted Gaofenngwe Seitiso and Thuso Tankomane bail, after explaining that she was not convinced that they would interfere with investigations.Evans Mhiwatiwa and Malibongwe...

The 27 year old, tv and radio personality, says he was browsing the Internet and came across an advert  on their website. The lifestyle magazine show, which airs on SABC 3, held its auditions in Cape Town and Durban before heading to Johannesburg...

Last week Thursday, heavily armed attackers stormed Garissa University in the northeastern part of Kenya,  killing147 students, two security guards, and injuring 79 others. More than 500 managed to escape the massacre. This was the worst terrorists...

Appearing before justices Isaac Lesetedi, Elijah Legwaila and Monametsi Gaongalelwe yesterday, Dingake sought postponement on grounds that he was not aware that the matter was scheduled for the day. “I was not aware that this matter was to be...

The 22-year-old Tanzanian photographer beat 26 other housemates in the ninth instalment of the show including Botswana representatives Goitseone Kgaswane and Sheillah Molelekwa to the prize money.  Although he had a brief affair, one of the most...

The event organiser, Barolong Seboni, has revealed that on the first day patrons will be treated to an off-road and outdoor exhibition. “Though the event is about beef and cattle, it is also about how we enjoy the great outdoor lifestyle at the...

Speaking at a media conference in Johannesburg yesterday, British human rights lawyer and Survival International activist Gordon Bennett said that tribal people living in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) should not be criminalised for hunting...

The official, who asked not to be named, said an investigation would start once the service obtained the names of the account-holders, either from informants or media reports. Attempts to get an official statement from BURS this week were...

Maponyane, who was in the country for a Valentine’s Day event dubbed ‘Redds Singles Night Out’ as a club guest, expressed his ‘concern’ over the choice of fashion statement by the women.  He described the scenario as an attempt ‘to grab...