Wendy Williams fans call for justice after being cleared of dementia

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Wendy Williams fans call for justice after being cleared of dementia

Supporters of popular American talk show host Wendy Williams are calling for justice after reports revealed that a neurologist has cleared her of frontotemporal dementia. The 61-year-old TV icon was diagnosed with the condition in 2023, a ruling that removed her of control over her finances, health, and communications. Williams has consistently maintained that she was misdiagnosed. Fans have flooded social media with demanding accountability, insisting that those responsible for […]

November 13, 2025 100

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Anti-Bullying Week | Activists call for tougher measures against bullying

As South Africa marks Anti-Bullying Week, education experts and civil society organisations have warned that government efforts to curb bullying remain inadequate - citing poor enforcement, limited psychosocial support systems, and the surge of cyberbullying cases. This comes amid a series of shocking disturbing incidents that have shocked the nation, including the recent violent assault at Milnerton High School in Cape Town. In another tragedy, Grade 10 learner Lerato Mochadibane […]

November 12, 2025 39

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Wits appeals for calm amid outrage over alleged rape by SRC member

Wits University has appealed for calm and urged students to to allow the legal process to take its course following the alleged rape of a first-year student. The call comes after students gathered at the university's Braamfontein campus demanding justice for the victim, who was allegedly assaulted by a newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC) member over the weekend. The University has confirmed that the incident was formally reported to […]

November 11, 2025 240

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‘Green profile’ campaigns undermine GBV shutdown: Women for Change

GBV advocacy group, Women for Change, has condemned efforts to derail the planned national shutdown with "justice for men" campaigns. The backlash follows a surge of green profile pictures to counter the purple ones in solidarity with survivors. While some men use the campaign to highlight their issues, the group says doing so under posts about the shutdown risks shifting attention away from the movement’s focus. Spokesperson Cameron Kasambala, called […]

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KZN residents take to the streets to reclaim Durban’s South Beach

Durban’s city center came to a standstill today as hundreds of protesters, led by the March and March Movement and joined by several political parties, took to the streets to demand stronger action against alleged illegal activities occurring in the South Beach area. The demonstration began outside the Durban City Hall and proceeded to the Point Police Station, where protesters carried placards and chanted slogans calling for accountability from law […]

November 7, 2025 133

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Analysts say MK Party’s instability is a symptom of Zuma’s leadership

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, says the uMkhonto weSizwe Party's (MKP) instability stems from its undemocratic leadership structure, with key figures appointed rather than elected. Mashego argues that this approach leaves the party undemocratic and heavily reliant on former President Jacob Zuma’s personal authority. His comments follow mounting tensions within the party after Deputy President Dr. John Hlophe was suspended for removing Colleen Makhubele as Parliamentary Chief Whip and replacing her […]

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Ms. Rachel honors Gaza children at Glamour Awards

American children’s content creator, Rachel Accurso, widely known as Ms. Rachel, has once again captured hearts after making a powerful statement at the 2025 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City. The 42-year-old YouTuber arrived wearing a gown embroidered with artwork created by children in Gaza, using their drawings to highlight their stories and raise awareness about the hardships they face in the war-torn region. Ms. Rachel, […]

November 5, 2025 65

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High Court interdicts Dudula from targeting foreign nationals, group vows to appeal

Operation Dudula says it will appeal the Johannesburg High Court ruling that declared its attempts to prevent undocumented foreign nationals from accessing public healthcare and education unlawful. Speaking to YNews, the group’s spokesperson, Davis Magolego, described the judgment, handed down in their absence as "utterly unfair." The case was brought by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) on behalf of several human rights organisations, who argued that Operation […]

November 4, 2025 70

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Expert says Nigeria’s security crisis goes beyond religion

International affairs expert, Dr. Greg Mills, says that while Christians in Nigeria are facing targeted attacks, they are not the only victims, as many others have suffered from Boko Haram violence for years. Dr. Mills adds that the Nigerian government has struggled to end the violence, citing both limited capacity and lack of political will, and suggests that some actors may benefit from the ongoing conflict. His remarks come after to […]

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