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Malema and Ndlozi appear in court on assault charges: 'Waste of time'

EFF leader Julius Malema and spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi have both denied assaulting a police officer after appearing in court on charges of assault.

Xhosas urged to mourn King Sigcawu's death for a year by royals

King Mpendulo Zwelonke Sigcawu's death must be mourned for a whole year according to the royal family, who urged his people to honour his memory.

Zelda la Grange turns 48: 5 facts about Madiba's former secretary

Zelda La Grange turns 48 today. The woman is best known for working for Nelson Mandela for over 19 years. Briefly.co.za gathered a few other facts for her birthday.

On this day: South Africa's first non-white Chief Justice appointed

On this day, 23 years ago, South Africa's first non-white Chief Justice was appointed. President Nelson Mandela chose his personal preference and it was Ismail Mahomed.

Celebrating 5 of the Nobel Laureates to have emerged from Africa

Wole Soyinka, Nelson Mandela and three others are among several Africans who have been awarded the Nobel Prize honour since its inception in 1895. This shows the awesomeness of Africa perfectly.

Mzansi in awe of teen who painted Madiba mural on bedroom wall

Karen Grobbelaar is one proud mama. The woman gushed about her son - who is living out the Madiba legacy - and the story inspired social media users across SA.