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Miss SA boss says inclusion is necessary for progress 

Miss South Africa Chief Executive Officer, Stephanie Weil, says the crowning of Mia le Roux as Miss South Africa 2024 served as reminder of the importance of education around inclusivity. Weil spoke to Y's breakfast team, The Way Up, about the new changes to the 2025 Miss SA competition requirements. Le Roux made history last year by becoming the first hearing-impaired Miss South Africa. A huge part of the 28-year-old's reign has been raising awareness about the deaf community. This year, the […]

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Minaj’s best female rapper of all time win stirs controversy

The Billboard Best Female Rappers of All Time list has caused controversy on social media, with some questioning how Nicky Minaj got the top spot. The list also features old school rappers including Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Salt-N-Pepa, Lil Kim. It was compiled through a ranking system based on the rappers' body of work, Billboard stats, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAAA) achievements and certifications, cultural impact, influence, longevity, flow, and lyrics. Missy Elliott clinched the […]

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Analyst says GNU will never be the same again

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, says while the Government of National Unity (GNU) may survive the ongoing budget impasse, it will never be whole again. His words cut through the tension, suggesting that the rift caused by the passing of the contentious 2025/26 Fiscal Framework in Parliament last week will leave lasting scars for the coalition. South Africans could possibly see VAT increase by 0.5% on the 1st of next month, while a further 0.5% hike is expected to kick in […]

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South Africans call for Mchunu’s head over Cwecwe probe

Some South Africans are calling for Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's head due to his alleged poor handling of the Cwecwe rape case. Anger swirled among South Africans over the weekend following allegations that Bergview Principal Jaco Pieterse's DNA sample is not among the three the police had said they had taken. Pieterse is the principal of the school in Matatiele, where Cwecwe is believed to have been raped in October last year. A video has emerged on social media poking holes at […]

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Marry Me massacre victim was planning to marry girlfriend at time of death

The seventh victim of the Marry Me massacre, Philemon Mashabela, was planning to wed his girlfriend at the time of his tragic death. This is according to his brother, Patrick, who says Mashabela is a father to five girls, whom he made it a priority to provide for and safe-guard. "He had five children. They are all girls. He also had a girlfriend that he was willing to pay lobola for. He told us that she was the woman for […]

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Cwewe’s rape re-opens wounds for slain Amantle’s family

The mother of slain six-year-old, Amantle Samane, says the news of Cwecwe's rape teared old wounds, bringing back the excruciating pain of her daughter’s untimely passing. Samane was raped and killed in Orlando, Soweto, in October last year. Her half-naked body was found in a shack near her home, belonging to murder accused, Pethe Simao. The 24-year-old Mozambican national is on trial for rape, murder, and the violation of the Immigration Act as the horrifying nature of his alleged crimes […]

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Actor Terrence Howard claims Diddy tried to make moves on him

Social media users have reacted with shock and disbelief after actor Terrence Howard made a startling revelation about his interactions with jailed music mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs. In a viral social media video, Howard claimed that he was targeted by Diddy for sex under the guise of coaching. The "Empire" lead actor says he was invited to Diddy's place when the music mogul asked him for acting lessons. He, however, painted a disturbing picture, saying Combs simply stared at him […]

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Snyman frustrated by inconsistency

Blitzboks head coach, Philip Snyman, has bemoaned his side's inconsistency after they finished in a disappointing 9th place at this year's Singapore 7s this past weekend. They also finished in 9th place at the previous week's Hong Kong 7s. The Blitzboks won three of their four matches in Singapore – showing great character to beat the USA and Australia on Sunday, with only nine available players. But a big defeat in Friday’s opening clash with Great Britain meant they were […]

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Ramaphosa accused of putting SA into disrepute

A movement calling itself, Defend South Africa, led a march today, calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa's head. The group says President Ramaphosa has failed to effectively lead government. It is citing staggering crime rates in the country, lawlessness and economic collapse as some of the reasons for the stance. In support of the march was S'khathele Women's Forum whose members wore underwear on their heads as hats to represent women and children across the country who, the group says, are […]

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