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Public advised to stay hydrated amid heatwave

South Africans have been advised to keep hydrated and stay indoors as the long and blazing week takes shape. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a heatwave alert for seven provinces, namely Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The persistent hot weather conditions are expected to last until Friday. Weather forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela, says the public should avoid staying in the sun to prevent heat stroke. "We advise the public to keep hydrated and if […]

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Activists say fight against GVB must continue

  Non-Profit Organisation, #NotInMyNameInternational, says while it might seem like campaigns like the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children don't achieve much impact, they are necessary. #NotInMyNameInternational's secretary-general, Themba Masango, says programmes must be set up to ensure that the boy child is better educated and given tools to be better men in society Masango's remarks come as the family of slain scientist, Dorcas 'Didi' Lekganyane, questioned whether the 16 days of activism campaign is […]

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Australia social media ban sparks global debate

There have been mixed reactions to Australia's looming social media ban of children under-16. According to the new law, which will come into effect in a year, social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and X will now have to prevent minors from logging in to the apps or face fines of up to R582 million. Australia's government says the Social Media Minimum Age Bill will assist in keeping children safe from things on the platforms that could […]

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Black Friday Frenzy| Young shoppers weigh in

Young shoppers flocked to Menlyn Mall in Pretoria on Friday, eagerly seeking the best deals on their favourite clothing items. With Black Friday sales in full swing, YNews spoke to some young shoppers about how they're choosing to spend their money. Young fashionistas and sneaker enthusiasts were among those participating in the Black Friday frenzy, some of them for the first time. One disappointed young shopper said that many of the items he was looking forward to buying were already […]

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Ramaphosa praises athletes’ grit in putting SA on the map

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South African Paralympians are a reminder that greatness knows no boundaries. He says in a country that has endured years of division and hardship, sport has been established as an element to forge a shared identity. Ramaphosa, flanked by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, and various sporting codes honoured the 2024 Olympians and Paralympians. The prestigious event was held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. South Africa won six Olympic medals and […]

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Mckenzie sets April 2025 as VAR deadline

Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has set April 2025 as his deadline for the introduction and implementation of VAR in the country. McKenzie has been vocal about the Premier Soccer League (PSL) having the technology, saying that for a country as developed as South Africa not having the system is disappointing. Speaking on the SHSI Podcast, McKenzie said the technology should be in Mzansi in the second quarter of next year. "VAR, I'm going to make the money available; everyone always […]

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Women’s rights to land crucial in fight against GBV: CGE

  As South Africa observes 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Commission for Gender Equality says ensuring women's rights to land ownership is crucial to protecting them against the scourge.  The Commission was in the North West province yesterday, engaging traditional leaders on the challenges faced by women in accessing communal land. The hearings follow complaints laid by some residents, who say land is not being allocated to men and women equally.  Among the contentious issues is the […]

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Experts warn of Black Friday scams

As Black Friday sales come alive, experts have urged customers to be weary of scams and to avoid overspending on unnecessary things. November 29 marks the famous day, where retail stores 'slash' prices of certain items including, appliances and groceries, amongst other things. Black Friday is historically a United States tradition that take place after Thanksgiving and marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. It is one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the United States […]

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Thami urges caution following deepfake video

Award-winning TV and radio host, Thami Ngubeni, has distanced herself from a deepfake video of her encouraging people to invest in a financial scheme. The recording is doing the rounds on social media platform, Facebook. In the video, the broadcaster, featuring South African-born tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Cyril Ramaphosa, is telling people about a platform where they can make a quick buck. Deepfake is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to alter a video or image of […]

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