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2025 in Review: Court battles, controversies and celebrity fallouts

Black Coffee and Mbali Mlotshwa: A divorce played out in court One of the most closely watched celebrity legal battles of 2025 has been the ongoing divorce dispute between internationally acclaimed DJ Nkosinathi "Black Coffee" Maphumulo and his estranged wife, Mbali Mlotshwa. In a major development, the Supreme Court of Appeal granted Black Coffee leave to challenge an October 2025 High Court ruling that upheld the validity of his customary […]

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2025 in Review | How the Tiffany Meek court saga captivated South Africa

In 2025, one of South Africa’s most closely watched courtroom dramas centred on the death of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek and the criminal case against his mother, Tiffany Meek. What began as a community search for a missing child in Fleurhof quickly escalated into a complex murder investigation — one that laid bare the emotional weight of crimes involving children, the intense scrutiny placed on mothers in the dock, and the […]

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2025 in Review | GBVF crisis: A year of tragedy, outrage and calls for action

As gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) continued to dominate the headlines across the country, ordinary South Africans took a bold stand against the scourge. Growing public pressure compelled President Cyril Ramaphosa to respond, ultimately declaring GBVF a national disaster — a recognition of the scale and severity of the crisis, and a clear signal that all sectors of society must work together to protect women and children. National Protests and […]

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Warras murder case | Charges against second suspect withdrawn, other accused remains in custody

The case against one of the suspects linked to the murder of DJ and media personality Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock has been withdrawn, while the accused gunman will remain in custody until the new year. Victor Majola made his first appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Stock was shot multiple times on Reconciliation Day outside […]

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NETFLIX Bridgerton S4 2026

Dear gentle listeners… or should I say, gents of Jozi! We know love is in the air, but at Y, it’s also live and on-air! Welcome to Mjolo with Y — our very own coming-out season, where Nia Brown will find her ultimate suitor, all thanks to Netflix’s new Bridgerton’s Unmask true love season! · Nia Brown is stepping into her own Bridgerton story and unmasking true love with Mjolo […]

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2025 in Review | A glittering year for South African sport

2025 will long be remembered by sports fans across South Africa as a year of triumph and historic achievements. The country's flag was flown high by its teams as well as individual sportsmen and women across different codes. The Proteas, Bafana Bafana, and the Springboks all impressed under the guidance of coaches Shukri Conrad, Hugo Broos, and Rassie Erasmus. Bafana Bafana achieved the remarkable feat of qualifying for two major […]

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Building a home you can hear | Vuyo McGlad redefines Joburg’s live music scene

At just 26, Kwanda Tangweni — better known as Vuyo McGlad — is quietly reshaping how young South Africans experience music, culture, and community As the founder of NarowBi and Kids Love Jazz, McGlad has created spaces that feel less like events and more like living rooms: warm, intentional environments where jazz, poetry, fashion and conversation coexist without hierarchy or gatekeeping. "We start by asking: what do we want people […]

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DJ Warras remembered as family calls on South Africans to honour his legacy

The family of slain DJ and podcaster, Warras, has called on South Africans to honour his legacy by celebrating his life and the values he stood for. The funeral service of the former Y DJ, Warrick Stock, was held in Rosebank on Tuesday, following his tragic shooting in Johannesburg last week. Speaking at the service, DJ Warras’ sister, Nicole Stock-Mbatha, said her late brother belonged not only to his family, […]

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Minnie Dlamini rejects claims that she stole NLC funds

Media personality, Minenhle 'Minnie' Dlamini, has denied allegations that she stole money from the National Lottery Commission (NLC) in 2016, accusing the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of unfairly damaging her reputation. Dlamini is reportedly among several beneficiaries who received funding through the Mshandukani Foundation, a non-profit organisation implicated in the SIU’s investigation into the misuse of NLC funds. She says she was booked at the time for a professional engagement […]

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Tributes pour in for slain DJ Warras as family and colleagues honor his legacy

Family, friends and colleagues of slain media personality and former Y personality, DJ Warras, gathered in Sandton on Friday to celebrate his life, remembering him as a gifted broadcaster, devoted father and outspoken thinker whose voice resonated across social and cultural divides. Warras, whose real name was Warrick Stock, was shot and killed earlier this week in the Johannesburg CBD after being approached by three unknown men. Police say the […]

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