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It's set to be another tough day for Senzo Meyiwa's friend, Mthokozisi Thwala, when he returns to the witness stand in the high court in Pretoria today. Yesterday, day five of his cross-examination in the Meyiwa murder trial ended with the defence accusing him of evading questions. Defence advocate, Charles Mnisi, had kicked off the session determined to poke holes in Thwala’s testimony. He went for the kill when the […]

Fans of one of South Africa's leading rappers, Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, have taken to social media demanding justice for the slain musician. The call marks three months since AKA was killed in cold blood together with his friend, chef and entrepreneur Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane. The two were shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban while walking to their car. Despite Police Minister Bheki Cele's assertions in late February and early […]

South Africans continue to pay homage to the late former Mamelodi Sundowns Public Relations Officer, Alex Shakoane. In a statement, the ANC describes Shakoane as a PR genius who served as the voice and face of Sundowns for many years. The party also credits him for turning the club into a household name and a powerful brand. Goldfinger, as he was fondly known, was Sundowns’ Supporter Mobilising Manager at the […]

  Eskom board chairperson, Mpho Makwana has told Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) that some of Andre de Ruyter's corruption claims were misleading the public. Makwana is among the Eskom executives appearing before Scopa to give their account on the graft claims made by the power utility's former CEO. The board is appearing a day after the law enforcement agencies including the Hawks and the SIU had their […]

Metalworkers' union, Numsa, is accusing steel company, Scaw Metals, of exploiting Black workers. Numsa Ekurhuleni Secretary, Thembile Livi, made the damning claims in an exclusive interview with YNews. Livi also accused the company's CEO Doron Barnes of not adhering to the country's transformation laws. He alleges that the company's top management is actively trying to purge NUMSA members from the company. "The company is bashing our members, dismissing our shop […]

Political analyst, Dr Sam Koma, says the rolling blackouts currently gripping South Africa, if not adequately tackled, will come back to bite government during next year's national elections. Koma was reacting to Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan's decision to appeal a high court ruling, which gave him 60 days to ensure that there is sufficient energy supply for public hospitals, schools and police stations. The court also found that government failed to remedy the issue […]

Hawks boss, Godfrey Lebeya, says Andre de Ruyter, only reported Eskom corruption allegations for the first time to law enforcement officials a day before he appeared in Parliament last month. Lebeya is among the high-ranking officials from law enforcement agencies giving their account on the former Eskom CEO's damning assertions. De Ruyter left Members of Parliament defeated on the 26 of April when he refused to divulge the information on […]

Argentina's World Cup winning captain, Lionel Messi, made history on Monday night in Paris when he became the first athlete to win the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award and also pick up the Laureus World Team of the Year accolade in one year. The Paris Saint Germain forward led his native Argentina to their first FIFA World Cup triumph in 36 years in Qatar last year. Jamaican speedster, […]

Cross-examination in the Senzo Meyiwa Murder trial has been rolled over to tomorrow due to the unavailability of an interpreter. The interpreter could not be present due to what he said were matters beyond his control. An alternative interpreter could not be secured due to him being at Palm Ridge Magistrates Court. Meyiwa’s friend, Mthokozisi Thwala, will return to the witness stand tomorrow where defense lawyer, advocate Charles Mnisi, will […]

The man whose body was found in Thabo Bester's cell 35 at the Mangaung Correctional Centre in May last year when the rapist and murderer faked his death, Katlego Bereng Mpholo, was laid to rest on Sunday. Family, friends and community members hailed him as a loving, selfless and warm young man. Below are some of the facts about him: He was 32 years old and had two children He […]