The Don Mattera Legacy Foundation has announced the death of Don Francesco Mangaliso Nuruddin Mattera, the son of the renowned South African poet and author. 32 year old Donny was reportedly shot and killed in Johannesburg on Thursday and was buried YESTERDAY according to Muslim rites at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg. To tell us more, Elvis Presslin spoke to his brother Ashford Mattera...

The Don Mattera Legacy Foundation has announced the death of Don Francesco Mangaliso Nuruddin Mattera, the son of the renowned South African poet and author. 32 year old Donny was reportedly shot and killed in Johannesburg on Thursday and was buried YESTERDAY according to Muslim rites at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg. To tell us more, Elvis Presslin spoke to his brother Ashford Mattera...

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Don Mattera Legacy Foundation in mourning following fatal shooting of author's son

Police have launched a manhunt for 12 suspects involved in a shooting in the Tambo section of Bekkersdal, Gauteng, where nine people were killed and ten others wounded at the KwaNoxolo tavern in the early hours of Sunday. Authorities say around twelve unknown suspects arrived in a white kombi and a silver sedan, opening fire on patrons just before 1am. They continued to shoot randomly while fleeing the scene. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAPS National Spokesperson, Brig. Athlenda Mathe 

Police have launched a manhunt for 12 suspects involved in a shooting in the Tambo section of Bekkersdal, Gauteng, where nine people were killed and ten others wounded at the KwaNoxolo tavern in the early hours of Sunday. Authorities say around twelve unknown suspects arrived in a white kombi and a silver sedan, opening fire on patrons just before 1am. They continued to shoot randomly while fleeing the scene. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAPS National Spokesperson, Brig. Athlenda Mathe&nbsp;

Nine people gunned down in latest spate of violent crime in Gauteng's West Rand

The wait is now over for football lovers across the African continent as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco is just hours away. The 35th edition of Africa's flagship football tournament will be staged across the Christmas and New Year period for the first time ever. Hosts Morocco will kick-off the tournament THIS EVENING against Comoros at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah at 9pm. With 24 teams vying for glory across six host cities, Agadir, Casablanca, Fes, Marrakesh, Rabat, and Tangier, the tournament promises to be a spectacular showcase of a new generation of African soccer talent. Bafana Bafana  travelled to Morocco on Wednesday and will kick-off their campaign against Angola TOMORROW. The game is set for 7pm at the Stade de Marrakech. A win would place Bafana in a strong position in Group B and relieve pressure ahead of tougher fixtures. Our senior sports reporter, Sifiso Ramara, was out on the streets of Marrakech to speak to some of the fans. To further unpack the AFCON 2025 tournament, Elvis Presslin spoke to Far-Post soccer journalist Mthokozisi Dube as well as former professional player and current development coach, Calvin "Soso" Sosibo...

The wait is now over for football lovers across the African continent as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco is just hours away. The 35th edition of Africa's flagship football tournament will be staged across the Christmas and New Year period for the first time ever. Hosts Morocco will kick-off the tournament THIS EVENING against Comoros at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah at 9pm. With 24 teams vying for glory across six host cities, Agadir, Casablanca, Fes, Marrakesh, Rabat, and Tangier, the tournament promises to be a spectacular showcase of a new generation of African soccer talent. Bafana Bafana &nbsp;travelled to Morocco on Wednesday and will kick-off their campaign against Angola TOMORROW. The game is set for 7pm at the Stade de Marrakech. A win would place Bafana in a strong position in Group B and relieve pressure ahead of tougher fixtures. Our senior sports reporter, Sifiso Ramara, was out on the streets of Marrakech to speak to some of the fans. To further unpack the AFCON 2025 tournament, Elvis Presslin spoke to Far-Post soccer journalist Mthokozisi Dube as well as former professional player and current development coach, Calvin "Soso" Sosibo...

Optimism for Bafana Bafana as 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco 

The department of home affairs has arrested seven Kenyans who abused their tourist visas. The arrests were carried out in collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Home affairs says they violated the South African immigration laws. Here is Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber giving further details and Sakina Kamwendo further spoke to Immigration Expert, Ashraf Essop

The department of home affairs has arrested seven Kenyans who abused their tourist visas. The arrests were carried out in collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Home affairs says they violated the South African immigration laws. Here is Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber giving further details and Sakina Kamwendo further spoke to Immigration Expert, Ashraf Essop

Don Mattera Legacy Foundation in mourning following fatal shooting of author's son

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