Nonhlanhla Harris

  South Africans remain divided over Chris "Breezy" Brown's upcoming concert in the country. While some believe he should be barred from entering South Africa, which has a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) crisis that needs to be addressed, others say - that's not going to solve the issue. Like anti-GBV NPO, Women for Change, GBV Monitor South Africa founder, Omogolo Taunyane-Mnguni, is one of those who believes that the uproar over […]

Relatives and residents of Ngobazana Village in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, have been left in limbo after the case involving three suspects, allegedly linked to the recent fatal shooting of 18 members of the community was not on the court roll today. On Sunday, Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu raised the residents' hopes after he told those gathered at a memorial service for the deceased that three "persons of interest" […]

Music producer, Nhlamulo ‘Nota’ Baloyi, has handed himself over to the police in Johannesburg over rape allegations. Media personality, Itumeleng Bokaba, is said to be behind the case. Handing myself in at Randburg Police station & hoping for the best… Please keep me in your prayers. This is officially the worst day of my life so far! — MORAL Authority (@lavidaNOTA) October 4, 2024 Peace! pic.twitter.com/hJAvZxrER1 — MORAL Authority (@lavidaNOTA) […]

Phone hacking has become such a norm that hackers have become brazen. During a cybersecurity event in February, it was revealed that South Africa has, so far, seen a 104% increase in mobile cyberthreats. While the stats might sound a bit far-fetched - hacking is a reality that's been experienced by many. On Wednesday, YNews anchor, Nokwaza Qumbisa, was among those who recently fell victim to hackers. The unknown, unidentified […]

  Non-profit organisation, Women for Change (WFC), says hosting Chris Brown in South Africa undermines the progress the country is trying to make in addressing the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The music star will be in the country in two months' time for his much-anticipated concert, which is scheduled for the 14th of December. While his fans say they are ready to break the bank for him, critics are […]

Chris Brown's fans in South Africa have been losing their minds since the announcement that he will be performing in Johannesburg, just a few days before the official start of the festive season. Last week, the superstar announced that he will land in the country, days after teasing on Instagram: "South Africa, I'm coming." His statement was today followed by an official reveal that the "With You" hitmaker will perform […]

  Thai authorities have arrested a 36-year-old man for performing penis augmentation surgeries for 20 years without professional training or qualifications. Kittikorn Songsri says he taught himself how to do the procedure when he was 14. Songsri is understood to have only achieved a Grade 9 level of education. Reports suggest that the 36-year-old man would advertise his services online and charged about 5 000 baht (R2 500) and 20 […]

"If murder is wrong, then the state should not murder people too," so says political analyst, Professor Steven Friedman. He was weighing in on the controversial issue of the death penalty, which some political parties like the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), the Freedom Front Plus and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) want reinstated in the country. YNews reached out to him to hear his views on what lessons South […]

South Africa doesn't have an over-eating problem but the lack of access to nutritious food. This is according to dietician, Lindelwa Zimu, who says, this has led to an obesity problem that is becoming a concern in the country. According to experts, obesity has become one of the biggest health crises that people face globally and can lead to diseases like Type 2 diabetes and cancer. Speaking to YNews, Zimu […]