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Israel has slammed South Africa for hauling the nation to the Hague for its role in the war that's been raging since October 7, when militant group, Hamas, ambushed America's top trading partner and staunch ally, killing about 1 200 Israelis. More than 200 others, including migrants, were taken to the Gaza Strip as captives or hostages. These action led to a devastating retaliation from Israel, which released over 6 […]

The story of Mzansi's very own Houdini's great escape remains one of the biggest news stories to captivate South Africans in recent times and as the authorities push to nail all those who helped him flee and live undetected for almost a year - the case promises to lay bare details of corruption, incompetence, bribery and fraud within South Africa's criminal justice system. The Facebook rapist and murderer Thabo Bester's […]

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a 14-player squad for the Proteas two-match Test tour of New Zealand this month. Titans batter Neil Brand will captain the side that includes Test batters David Bedingham and Keegan Petersen, who are currently involved in the ongoing Test series against India which South Africa lead 1-0. Zubayr Hamza; the experienced Khaya Zondo; pace pair Duanne Olivier and Dane Paterson, as well as spinner […]

  While 2023 has been a year of successes and new talent emerging, it has also been marked by the loss of some of South Africa's big names in the arts and culture sector. One of the most notable deaths, which has left a huge gap in the music scene and to some still feels like a dream, was that of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes. The 35-year-old celebrated rapper, record producer, […]

DStv Premiership strugglers Richards Bay FC have released head coach, Kaitano Tembo, from his contract, the club announced on Christmas Day. Bay are battling relegation in second-last place on the log standings where they have just 10 points from 15 matches having won twice, drawn four times and lost in nine matches. Former Lamontville Golden Arrows head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi, who joined the club as a “senior coach” last month, […]

The 28th of October has to be South Africa's sporting highlight for this year. It's the day the Springboks made history - winning a record-setting fourth Rugby World Cup title, and become just the second nation to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups. In a year which saw several World Cup tournaments (ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, ICC U-19 Women's World Cup, Netball World Cup amongst others) being hosted in Mzansi, […]

As South Africans head into the new year, YNews is celebrating some of the country's most recognised international acts. Waving the South African flag high both locally and abroad, these young talents are breaking barriers in the entertainment industry. Tyla Johannesburg-born singer, Tyla, joins a long list of South African musicians who've found global fame, with the release of her smash-hit "Water" in July. The 21-year-old, whose real name is […]

On August 31, South Africans woke up to horrifying news of a fire that ripped through a Marshalltown building, killing more than 70 people and leaving hundreds more displaced. It's understood the abandoned five-story residential block, owned by the city, had become a haven for illegal occupants, who mostly did odd jobs or worked as street vendors. Building hijackers were allegedly charging them about R2 000 a month for a […]

As the year winds down to its close, YNews is recapping some of the stories that grabbed the nation's attention, either by making history or sending shockwaves throughout the country in 2023. Busisiwe Mkhwebane's impeachment as the country's fourth Public Protector since the dawn of democracy is a tale that can't be ignored. In September, Mkhwebane was removed from her position, becoming the first head of a Chapter 9 Institution […]

The ANC has threated the leader of the newly-formed Umkhonto weSizwe political party, Jabulani Khumalo, with legal action should he not stop using its trade mark.  The governing party says its lawsuit will include a claim for royalty payment.  The new party on the block recently made waves after former President, Jacob Zuma, pledged his support for the organisation, making it public that he will not be voting for the […]