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Students decry ‘poorly’ maintained residences

The South African Students Federation (SASF) says problems with student accommodation for some of the country's tertiary students is a headache that seems to always rear its ugly head. SASF is reacting to complaints from students living in the Pretoria CBD over the standard of their residential areas, which they say are unsafe, exposed to crime, and drugs. Students from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recently visited the Tshwane House Council Chamber to report the above cited challenges. Some […]

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Defence in Meyiwa trial can still raise hell, says expert

Legal expert, Leo Maphosa, says the defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is in no way obligated to inherit the state's blind spots. Maphosa says they are within their right to excavate what the prosecution buried beneath silence. The state has officially concluded its case in the trial that began in 2022. The focus will now move sharply to the defence as the five men accused of Meyiwa's murder prepare to argue their innocence. Maphosa says with the prosecution's […]

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This spring, Y presents First Touch

The First Touch tournament is here, and we’re bringing all the heat to the pitch and the courts. Slide into some 5-aside diski or smash it on the padel courts. Pull through with your unc or the homies and experience a full day of games, vibes and a whole lot of energy. It’s all going down on Saturday 13th September at Marks Park Sports Grounds. Get tickets now.        

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Getting hold of someone who is not on Cell C is a tedious effort because their network often lets them down and you can’t get through to them. Whenever you have good news to share, those who aren’t on Cell C are the last people you’d call – they’d rather hear things through the grapevine. Y and Cell C have your share of R25 000 up for grabs. If you’re a Cell C customer, WhatsApp the key words “The Last […]

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We are looking to win all trophies this season: Sibisi

  Orlando Pirates defender, Nkosinathi Sibisi, says the team is looking forward to the new season and they plan to win all trophies. The Buccaneers returned from their pre-season tour in Spain in preparation for what promises to be a thrilling 2025/26 campaign. Pirates finished the previous season as runners-up in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), behind Mamelodi Sundowns, and reached the semi-final of the CAF Champions League. The 2025/26 PSL season kicks off in nine days. Sibisi told YSports […]

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Analysts urge patience as MKP builds itself

Some political analysts are sympathetic to the uMkhonto weSizwe Party's (MKP) recent gaffe in the National Assembly. The country's official opposition party drew the ire of the public after its chief whip Colleen Makhubele "mistakenly" voted in favour of the Appropriation Bill on Wednesday, which the party had been against. The blunder led to the passing of the draft of the proposed law that's supported by the Government of National Unity (GNU). Absolute confusion within MK party as they vote […]

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Self-confessed child killer blames personality disorder, father’s ‘infidelity’ for her crime

In a dramatic and somber turn of events at the Johannesburg High Court, murder accused Amber Lee Hughes confessed to killing her ex-lover's four-year-old daughter, Nada-Jane Challita. Hughes admitted she intentionally drowned the child by sitting on her in the bathtub until she was submerged. This shocking revelation unfolded on Thursday morning, following last week’s postponement that allowed Hughes’ new legal team to consult with her. The 25-year-old former preschool teacher, who is facing two counts of rape and one […]

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Inquiry into security cluster ‘corruption’ granted sweeping powers

As turmoil deepens over alleged corruption within the country's security cluster, the President has granted the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry wide-ranging powers. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga to lead the commission set up to investigate explosive claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The commission will probe several key law enforcement entities, including the South African Police Service (SAPS), the  National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the State Security Agency (SSA) and metro police departments across Gauteng. It is […]

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Bavuma, Markram back to lead Proteas in Australia

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma will captain the Proteas’ T20 and ODI squads respectively on their tour of Australia next month. Dolphins off-spinner, Prenelan Subrayen, who recently made his Test debut against Zimbabwe, has earned his maiden call-up to the T20I and ODI squads after he enjoyed a successful past season, leading the KZN side to the One-Day Cup title as captain. Titans batters, Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dré Pretorius, have been named in the ODI squad, with Pretorius receiving his […]

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