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Chesney Keppler’s alleged killer to reapply for bail, trial postponed to next year

Former police officer Mandla Buthelezi, accused of murdering Gauteng Traffic Warden Chesney Keppler, has told the Johannesburg High Court that he intends to apply for bail next month. The matter, which was set down for a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, has now been postponed to January 19th next year, when the trial is expected to begin. Buthelezi appeared in court alongside his co-accused, Llewellyn Meyers, where his lawyer, Sphamandla Madinane, […]

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Mokwena to return to Loftus

Rulani Mokwena will face his former employers, Mamelodi Sundowns, after his new side Mouloudia Club d'Alger (MC Alger) were drawn in the same group as the Betway Premiership champions in a tough CAF Champions League lineup. The draw, held on Monday afternoon in Johannesburg, produced a thrilling matchup — with Sundowns also set to meet familiar opponents Al Hilal of Sudan and Saint Eloi Lupopo of the DRC, who famously […]

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Madlanga Commission | Hawks official denies meddling in Katiso Molefe raid

Hawks divisional commissioner, Lieutenant General Dumisani Mbotho, has distanced himself from allegations that Hawks officials interfered with an operation at Katiso 'KT' Molefe's  Sandton residence. This follows testimony by Witness A before the Madlanga Commission, who claimed that Hawks officials threatened to arrest them for refusing to disclose information about their operation at Molefe's house in December last year. Witness A told the commission that while investigators were conducting a […]

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Expert says Nigeria’s security crisis goes beyond religion

International affairs expert, Dr. Greg Mills, says that while Christians in Nigeria are facing targeted attacks, they are not the only victims, as many others have suffered from Boko Haram violence for years. Dr. Mills adds that the Nigerian government has struggled to end the violence, citing both limited capacity and lack of political will, and suggests that some actors may benefit from the ongoing conflict. His remarks come after to […]

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Big Sean accused of ‘wasting’ Jhené Aiko’s time amid breakup rumours

Rapper Big Sean and singer Jhené Aiko’s have reportedly ended their 10-year relationship, sparking a flurry of reactions on social media,  with some fans accusing Big Sean of wasting Aiko’s time. The pair, dubbed as one of R&B and hip-hop’s most admired couples, started dating in 2016 and have a three-year-old son together. They collaborated on several hit songs, including "I Know," "None of Your Concern," and their joint project […]

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Kim K under fire for suggesting moon landing was fake

Some social media users have criticized television personality and businesswoman Kim Kardashian after she suggested that the 1969 Moon landing never happened. In a recent episode of The Kardashians, the 44-year-old reality star questioned the historic mission that put the first man on the Moon, referencing former astronaut Buzz Aldrin in her remarks. "I think it was fake. I've seen a few videos on Buzz Aldrin talking about how it […]

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City of Johannesburg and informal traders clash over by-law enforcement

Protests erupted outside the Johannesburg High Court on Friday as informal traders and political parties clashed with the City of Johannesburg over its by-law enforcement operations. The City recently removed traders from the CBD, citing efforts to reclaim Johannesburg from lawlessness and urban decay, while traders say the clean-up has deprived them of their livelihoods. A heavy police presence was deployed outside the court as tensions mounted between political parties […]

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Miss SA runner-up dismisses ‘petty’ reaction rumours amid fan backlash

Miss SA 2025 first runner-up, Luyanda Zuma, has dismissed rumours that she was upset about not winning the crown. Zuma who was crowned first princess at this past weekend’s Miss South Africa pageant, where Qhawekazi Mazaleni took the title, says the online backlash caught her by surprise. Speaking exclusively to Y, Zuma denied claims that she felt robbed and addressed critics who labelled her petty, saying she fully supports Mazaleni […]

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Former top cop Riah Phiyega denies knowing or meeting Matlala

  Former National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has denied ever meeting or knowing alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. This, follows testimony at the Madlanga Commission, where Witness C — involved in Matlala’s arrest in May — claimed Matlala told police he had been at Phiyega’s Midrand home shortly before being apprehended. The commission has been tasked with probing the allegations of political interference and corruption in South Africa's criminal […]

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‘Love Island USA’ fans rally behind Olandria after racial slur incident

Some fans of reality show Love Island USA have rallied behind Season 7 star, Olandria Carthen, following an incident involving co-star Huda Mustafa and her boyfriend Louis Russell. During a livestream hosted by Russell, a racial slur was used in reference to Carthen, with both Mustafa and Russell seen briefly laughing it off. The moment quickly drew widespread backlash online, with viewers condemning their reaction as insensitive and dismissive. Carthen […]

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