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As the debate rages on over whether South Africa will be able to handle the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) system, these are the things you need to know about how you will be affected as a citizen. The system will see the creation of a state fund to cover the medical costs of all South Africans. What does this mean? All South Africans will be treated […]
Forward, Lyle Foster, has been recalled to the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers set for next month. Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, earlier today named a 36-member preliminary squad for the matches against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Foster had missed the Afcon tournament due to mental health issues. Percy Tau has also been named in the squad, as well as award-winning goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams. Thabo Moloisane, […]
There's been a mixed bag of reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that he will sign the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law today. The signing ceremony is scheduled take place at the Union Buildings at 2pm. It comes months after the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) passed gave the draft law the thumbs up. The proposed legislation aims to provide quality access to universal healthcare to all […]
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of hiding the true nature of the George building collapse. Monday marked exactly a week since a five-story building collapsed on at least 81 construction workers, trapping them under the rubble. The death toll in the tragedy, so far stands at 30, with fears that more bodies will be recovered as emergency workers work around the clock to find survivors. […]
Teddy Bear Foundation Director, Dr Shaheda Omar, says the suicide of four pupils from the same Gauteng high school is a clear indication of young people losing control of their emotions. All the learners allegedly consumed poison, within the space of 10 days. Three of them died at medical facilities, whilst a fourth Grade 11 girl learner was found dead at home by her parents. Speaking to YNews, Omar says […]
Amakhosi and Izinduna have advised expelled MK party leader Jabulani Khumalo, to increase his security. This comes as infighting in the Mkhonto we Sizwe party, continue to escalate. In a statement, the group of leaders under the umbrella of Injeje yabeNguni Council, says Khumalo is seen as an enemy to them because of his actions. "His actions are interpreted as a direct attack on land reform that will see […]
South African musical sensation, Tyla, once again showed her star power when she stepped onto the Met Gala red carpet for the first-time. Social media has been abuzz about the look she went for. The theme for the 2024 Met Gala, which took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York last night, was Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. The Grammy Award winner, decided to go with a 'sand' […]
The Marshalltown Fire Justice Campaign says the survivors of the deadly Marshalltown fire, in which 76 people were killed in August last year, are repeatedly being traumatised due to the dire circumstances they find themselves in. The survivors were relocated to their temporary accommodation in Denver and according to the organisation, they have to endure at least 10 flooding incidents since last December. The remarks were contained in the […]
International Relations expert, Dr Chidochashe Nyere, says the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not have the guts to issue a warrant against Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The court is currently investigating Israel’s actions in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip. A move Israel and the United States have cautioned against. Standing alongside Antony Blinken, Israeli President Herzog says any ICC attempt to indict Israeli leaders for war crimes […]
