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A 32-year-old man from Eldorado Park is now facing charges of murder and rape following the death of his 4-year-old daughter, who succumbed to severe injuries sustained in a brutal assault earlier this week. The child who suffered severe head trauma, bruises, and a swollen eye, succumbed to her injuries at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on Friday afternoon. She had been fighting for her life in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) […]

The family of four-year-old Nada Jane Challita, who was brutally murdered, say they remain hopeful that justice will finally be served for their child. Their statement comes as Amber Lee Hughes, a self-confessed child killer, awaits judgment later this month following the conclusion of closing arguments in the high-profile rape and murder trial at the Johannesburg High Court. Hughes, a 25-year-old former preschool teacher, admitted to drowning the toddler, who […]

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been hit with yet another delay, this time over funding disputes surrounding a Section 174 application. At the centre of the latest disruption is Legal Aid South Africa’s unwillingness to fully fund the month-long preparation requested by some of the defence lawyers. The public defender argues that it cannot justify the additional cost, although it has not opposed the application itself in principle. Advocate […]

36-year-old alleged Tinder rapist and killer, Helder Isidro, will remain behind bars for nearly three months as police investigate his suspected involvement in a string of rapes and murders in Pretoria. Isidro made a brief appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates Court today, where he abandoned his bail application. He faces charges including murder, rape, and defeating the ends of justice following his arrest on Monday. He’s accused of using a […]

Hostel residents in the City of Johannesburg say they continue to live in unbearable conditions — despite repeated promises, official plans, and now a R500 million investment to refurbish five of the city's oldest hostels over the next three years. Many say they feel neglected, like an afterthought in the city’s broader housing plan. YNews joined Gauteng Human Settlements MEC, Tasneem Motara, and Johannesburg MMC, Mlungisi Mabaso, during their oversight […]

Proteas batter Ryan Rickelton may find himself at the top of the order when South Africa face long-time rivals Australia in their T20 International series, kicking off this Sunday. With Reeza Hendricks omitted from the squad, Rickelton is likely to open alongside rising star Lhuan-dre Pretorius. The series Down Under is one of three crucial assignments for the Proteas as they gear up for next year’s T20 World Cup. After […]

Ten law enforcement officers accused of stealing during a high-profile raid in Edenvale are expected back in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court today as their bail application continues. The accused, six members of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) and four South African Police Service (SAPS) officers, were arrested earlier this week following an investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). They face charges of theft after allegedly pocketing illicit […]

A 42-year-old man accused of impersonating former Hawks head Lieutenant General, Godfrey Lebeya, will remain in custody until next week, when the court is expected to decide on his bail application. Thabo Theletsane, who was arrested in May, allegedly extorted approximately R100,000 from a businessman in 2024 by claiming that his phone had been hacked. He reportedly contacted the victim via WhatsApp, using Lebeya’s image as his profile picture. According […]

Orlando Pirates head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, says he is hoping that young starlet, Relebohile Mofokeng, will stay at the club ahead of the new league season. The 20 year old from the Vaal has emerged as one of the leading talents in South African football and his rise has even seen him break into the Bafana Bafana setup. Recently, Mofokeng has been strongly linked with a move to Israel and […]