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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 […]

The Progressive Forces of South Africa (PFSA), an anti-migrant organisation, has warned that allowing the burial of late former Zambian president Edgar Lungu in South Africa could set a dangerous precedent, potentially turning the country into a haven for those fleeing legal accountability. The matter returned to the High Court in Pretoria today, where the Zambian government and Lungu’s family remain locked in a legal dispute over where the former […]

  Residents of Newclare have called on the justice system to show no leniency in the case involving a mother and her three co-accused, linked to a viral video showing a 4-year-old boy being coached to smoke an unknown substance. The four accused appeared for the second time in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, facing charges of attempted murder and child abuse. The public outcry stems from footage that […]

Newly sworn-in Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says South Africa is "not a banana republic" and has stressed the need for law enforcement agencies to uphold the law as the country battles rising levels of violent crime. His appointment follows, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s, decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave, pending the outcome of a judicial commission of inquiry into explosive corruption allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police […]

Head of Leadership and People Development at Sanlam, Toughieda Hartley, says greater support for young people is essential to unlocking their potential and driving meaningful societal change. Hartley was honoured with the Best Youth Development Award at this year’s Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre last night. She emphasized the importance of investing in youth, describing them as the future drivers of the country’s economy. […]