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Y Academy alumni pay tribute to former DJ, Nhlamulo Hlungwani

  Former Y alumni have paid tribute to the late DJ Nhlamulo Hlungwani, popularly known as DJ Mulo, describing him as a legend due to his work ethic and passion. DJ Mulo passed away at the weekend after a long battle with cancer. Some industry colleagues and friends, including Sizwe Dhlomo, have praised him for having fought a good fight. One of Y's longest serving personalities Moleke Sekukuni, popularly known […]

todayDecember 18, 2023 551

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Plan to retrench up to 6 000 post office workers slammed

Labour federation, SAFTU and its affiliate, the Democratic Postal and Communications Union (DPCU), have bemoaned the planned retrenchment of up to 6 000 post office workers in a bid to rescue the cash-strapped State-Owned Entity (SOE). The organisations say the move will throw workers into destitute and poverty. On Thursday, creditors approved the post office's business rescue plan that will also see more than 400 branches shut their doors. It […]

todayDecember 11, 2023 211

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SANDF refutes claims of the existence of a hit squad within the military

The SANDF Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, has denied claims of the existence of an alleged death squad within the military. General Maphwanya made the remarks at a media briefing in response to the allegations. Last week, non-profit organisation, Open Secrets, released an explosive report that implicates at least four units of the SANDF in crimes, some of which date back four years. The alleged crimes include torture and possible assassinations. […]

todayDecember 7, 2023 218

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Zahara fans send love and well wishes to the ailing star

Social media users have continued to flood X, formally known as Twitter, with prayers and messages of love and support for Award-winning songstress, Zahara. This after reports emerged that Bulelwa “Zahara” Mkutukana, who was hospitalised last week, is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), fighting for her life. "I wish nothing but speedy recovery for Zahara. The Queen must get well soon, come back and still sing for us in […]

todayDecember 6, 2023 213

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ANC officials’ competency under scrutiny following Ezulweni fall out

Political Analyst, Susan Booysen, says the ANC's handling of its legal battle with Ezulwini Investments has brought into question the competency of the governing party's officials. Ezulwini is trying to recoup its costs, which the ANC has failed to pay after it supplied election banners for the party's 2019 election campaign. On Tuesday, the Sherriff of the Court couldn't seize the governing party's assets due to a pending Constitutional Court […]

todayDecember 6, 2023 105

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‘Talk shops on GBV won’t reach the people on the ground’

The only way to find a solution to ending GBV is to stop holding talk shops for the elite, but rather opening the doors for every man on the street in order for them to get a chance to actively participate in in these conversations. That's according to rights group, Voice It in Action's president, Kgothatso Moloto. "When one says it is all talk shops, it sounds as though you […]

todayNovember 30, 2023 139

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‘More needs to be done to decrease the high number of young women contracting HIV’

Civil society forum, the South African National Aids Council (Sanac), says while the decrease in HIV infections is highly welcomed, more need to be done to decrease the gap that remains high among youth, especially young women. On Monday, a Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) study on HIV prevalence in the country, revealed that the highest prevalence of HIV in the country is among women between the ages of 15 […]

todayNovember 28, 2023 251

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Yires urged to be positively paranoid this festive

As the festive season draws near, private investigator Mike Bolhuis has urged travelers to be positively paranoid, as they plan their holiday itinerary. The warning comes as young people usually go missing during this time, which he says, is because human traffickers are usually out on the hunt for their next victim. The private investigator has urged parents and guardians to make use of apps such as FIND ME, which […]

todayNovember 28, 2023 337

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Electricity minister says load shedding won’t be normalised amid public anger

In a move seen as a bid to quell public anger, Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has apologised to South Africans for Stage 6 load shedding. Ramokgopa and Eskom executives provided feedback on the reasons for the ramped-up power cuts, set to be scaled down next week. The Minister has expressed concern over the impact of Stage 6 has on businesses and ordinary South Africans, saying it is extreme. […]

todayNovember 24, 2023 238