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Mbenenge’s tribunal adjourned until October for oral arguments

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal investigating alleged sexual misconduct by Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has been adjourned and will reconvene on the 21st of October for oral arguments from both parties. The tribunal wrapped up earlier than expected on Thursday after the cross-examination of Mbenenge by evidence leader, advocate Salome Scheepers, concluded. Mbenenge’s legal representative, advocate Muzi Sikhakhane, informed the tribunal that the defence had no further witnesses to call. Scheepers also indicated she had no further questions for […]

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Activist urges caution on social media amid scam

Feminist and human rights activist, Lebo Ramafoko, has urged social media users to be moved by facts and not emotions. Ramafoko's appeal comes after a digital creator Belinda "Bee" Moloto recently went viral on social media following her appeal for donations, claiming she was left stranded in Durban following an altercation with her partner at the popular horse racing event, the Durban July. After some generous people, who were not aware that her claims were a skit, donated money to […]

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Partial victory for Semenya at Swiss Court

The Grand Chamber of the European Court has upheld a 2023 ruling confirming that Caster Semenya’s, appeal to a Swiss Federal Tribunal against regulations barring her from competing was in violation of her rights. The double 800m Olympic champion, is contesting World Athletics regulations that requires female athletes with differences in sexual development to medically lower their testosterone levels. While the Grand Chamber's decision, part of the European Court of Human Rights, does not invalidate these regulations, it allows Semenya […]

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Ramaphosa to address Mkhwanazi’s revelations on Sunday

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation on Sunday in response to explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. A matter that the president has described to be of grave national security concern, emphasising that it is vital that the integrity of the country’s security services is safeguarded and that the rule of law is affirmed. Mkhwanazi’s fiery media briefing earlier this week has set off a political firestorm after he laid bare the alleged corruption within […]

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Gigaba fails to stop the airing of ex-wife’s Showmax ‘tell-all’ interview

Former Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba's urgent attempt to block the airing of his ex-wife Norma Mngoma's tell-all interview on Showmax has been dismissed by the Gauteng High Court. On Wednesday, Judge Julian Yende ruled in favour of MultiChoice - clearing the way for the broadcast of the highly anticipated episode, which is expected to reveal personal and potentially damaging details about Gigaba and Mngoma’s former marriage. Gigaba had argued that the episode infringed on his dignity and exploited his private […]

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Stringent measures needed in AI: Tech experts

Tech expert, Arthur Goldstuck, has warned that chatbots are highly susceptible to manipulation and more stringent measures are needed to avoid misuse and disinformation. His remarks comes after X's chatbot, Grok, was disabled for some time off the back of it praising Hitler and spewing anti-Semitic remarks. Billionaire Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, xAI, soon disabled Grok’s text replies and deleted posts following what it dubbed a glitch. The company says the "Hitler glitch" was due to a tweak in settings. […]

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City enter new season with Hunt at the helm

Newly promoted Betway Premiership outfit, Durban City, has confirmed the appointment of Gavin Hunt as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season. City secured automatic promotion to the Premiership after being crowned champions of the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season. Hunt, who has won the league four times in his coaching career, was unattached following his dismissal by SuperSport United midway through the 2024/25 season. “With a distinguished career spanning more than two decades at the top […]

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Activists slam NPA’s decision not to prosecute principal accused of corporal punishment

The Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children warns that the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) decision to withdraw the case against Madisong Secondary School's principal will likely deter children from reporting abuse. The clinic’s Director, Dr Shaheda Omar, says she suspects that this decision may increase children's fear of not being believed and the belief that justice will not prevail. Yesterday, the family of Katlego Kgoele, who was violently beaten allegedly by the school principal Bethuel Mooka, reached out to YNews […]

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Mbenenge describes tribunal process as embarrassing

Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, has refuted claims that he sent explicit images to his accuser - former high court secretary, Andiswa Mengo. Mbenenge was back in the hot seat at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal that's probing serious allegations of sexual misconduct against him. The embattled Judge President, testifying on the second day, maintained that his interactions with Mengo were flirtatious and consensual. "We will sit here until cows come out, we are not going to see these alleged […]

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