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Banyana pushed by resillent Botswana

Banyana Banyana started their preparations for the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a hard-fought victory 3-2 victory over neighbours Botswana in the Tri-Nations opener at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. Captain Refiloe Jane made her return to international football as she started and played her first Banyana match in over a year after suffering a career-threatening injury. Banyana drew first blood in the 13th minute when forward Adrielle Mibe was on hand to pounce on a […]

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Outrage over acquittal of ex-Stellenbosch student in urine scandal

The acquittal of former Stellenbosch University student, Theuns du Toit, has sparked widespread controversy. Du Toit was caught on video urinating on the belongings of a Black student, Babalo Ndwayana, an incident that drew national outrage and reignited conversations around racism at institutions of higher learning in the country. The court ruled that there were inconsistencies in Ndwayana’s testimony and that the State failed to prove intent, particularly, after it was revealed that du Toit was intoxicated at the time […]

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Call for white people to embrace their ‘special responsibility’

Diversity specialist, Teresa Oakley-Smith, has raised concern over some white South Africans yearning for the bad old days under the apartheid regime. Her remarks come on the back of a video posted by Afrikaans musician, Steve Hofmeyer, lusting for the opportunity to use the derogatory “K” word and paint his face black without any repercussions. Hofmeyer alleges that being unable to do these things is a violation of his rights, despite research that has found that white people used to […]

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Presley’s peers shocked by his sudden passing

Some peers of the late Presley "Cobrizi" Chweneyagae are reeling from shock following the news of his sudden death, stating they never believed they would ever be referring to him in the past tense. Contemporary arts director and producer of Usuthu Arts Production at the State Theatre in Pretoria, Kenny Mmekwa, shared with YNews his last moments with Chweneyagae. "He looked just fine on Saturday when he was with us (other colleagues). It's really so shocking. We had no idea […]

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Proteas and Namibia to make history

The Proteas Men and Namibia will face off in a historic T20 International match in Windhoek on the 11th of October. The first international match between the two Southern African nations will serve as the official opening of the Namibia Cricket Ground (NCG), which will be a host venue for the 2026 U19 World Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup which South Africa will also co-host. “We are honoured to be part of this historic occasion,” said CSA CEO, […]

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Love Is Blind stars’ pregnancy news breaks the internet

The Love Is Blind community is in a celebratory mood after two former stars of the series announced their pregnancies. One of the most prolific and much-loved couples, Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton, revealed that they are expecting their first child together. The couple met during the first season of the Netflix reality show and quickly became one of the favourites for most viewers, who attributed their affection to the couple's genuineness and connection. Taking to Instagram, the couple who […]

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Starlink not the reason for bid to relax B-BBEE laws: Malatsi

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has defended the controversial gazzetting of a draft policy that proposes easing B-BBEE licensing requirements in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Malatsi says there's no conspiracy or underhanded effort to force Starlink into South Africa. On Friday, the Minister sparked controversy after announcing that the draft policy has been released for public comment, with some angry South Africans urging government not to succumb to pressure from the United States. The announcement […]

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‘Tell at least one person when going out with a stranger,’ urges Olorato Mongale’s family

The family of murdered, Olorato Mongale, has urged young people to alert someone of their whereabouts, especially when going on dates for the first time. Their appeal comes after the battered body of the Rhodes University graduate, who was reported missing on Sunday, was found in Lombardy West. She was covered in a black refuse bag. Eyewitnesses had last seen her taking a ride in a white polo with two men. Family spokesperson, Dr Criselda Kananda, has appealed young people […]

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“I just joked around with my wife,” says Macron after slapping video goes viral

French President, Emmanuel Macron, has denied any domestic dispute with his wife, Brigitte, after a video has gone viral, showing her shoving his face away as they arrived in Vietnam for a diplomatic visit. In the video, Brigitte is obscured from view inside a plane - with only her hands visible as she pushes Macron with both hands on his face. The French President initially appears startled, but quickly regains his composure and waves to the press outside. The couple […]

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