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Proteas eye series victory

Proteas Women seamer, Tumi Sekhukhune, has underscored the team's motivation to build momentum and secure a convincing series victory against the challenges posed by subcontinental teams in spin-friendly conditions ahead of the T20 International (T20I) finale versus Sri Lanka in East London. Sekhukhune addressed the media during a pre-match press conference, highlighting the team’s ambitions in T20 cricket, particularly with the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup edging closer and the conditions expected in the host country Bangladesh. “We need […]

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‘Educor’s silence speaks to company’s larger structural failures’

The South African Union of Students (SAUS) says Educor’s silence on the fate of its students speaks to the larger structural failures of the company.There’s been no word from Educor management to its staff or students following confirmation that four of its privately-owned institutions had been deregistered by the Department of Higher Education.Damelin College, CityVarsity, Lyceum and Icesa are scheduled to shutdown their doors by the end of next year for non-compliance and alleged financial mismanagement. The Minister has also […]

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Mapisa-Nqakula has no choice but to surrender herself to police: Expert

Legal expert, Nthabiseng Dubazana, says Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will now have to wait for the inevitable to happen and allow her imminent arrest to take place. Dubazana says Mapisa-Nqakula may have exhausted all legal avenues after the High Court in Pretoria struck off the roll her urgent application to block her arrest. The embattled Parliament Speaker had asked the court to order the prosecution's team to furnish her legal team with the docket containing the charges levelled against her. Dubazana says […]

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Kodwa, NPBPA look to find each other

The legal battle between the National Professional Boxing Promoters Association and the Minister of Sport, Zizi Kodwa, seems to be en route to finding an amicable solution. The impasse between the two parties took yet another turn on Tuesday as the matter was stood down until next week to allow both parties to find each other. Promoters are unhappy over the processes followed prior to the appointment of the latest Boxing SA board. The NPBPA had raised objections over the […]

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Taxi association accuses Gauteng Transport MEC of bullying

    Tensions are simmering within two major taxi associations in Soweto, Gauteng, sparking fears of violence escalating. On Tuesday, Gauteng Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela suspended the permits of the Witwatersrand African Taxi Association (Wata) and Nancefield Dube West Association (Nanduwe)  following recent fighting between both organisation. Commuters have been largely affected as Soweto taxis that go to the Joburg CBD are suspended from operating. The associations are, however, allowed to work in the township. Speaking to YNews, Wata's Hamilton […]

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Plea for wheels of justice to turn faster

LGBTQI+ activist and founder of the Feather Awards, Thami Dish, is calling for the speeding up of the justice system, especially in cases of crimes against the queer community. The activist's reaction follows Tuesday's conviction of Arthur Khoza (19), Mahlatsi Nkuna (21), and Thato Mosetla (22) for the brutal murder of popular queer activist, Sam Mbatha. The matter was postponed to the 25th of July for sentencing. The three were found guilty of robbery with aggravating circumstances, kidnapping, murder, malicious […]

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Calls for Mapisa-Nqakula to resign are premature: Mashatile

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, says calls for Parliament Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, to resign are premature. The Deputy President was answering DA's Siviwe Gwarube who had questioned him during Q&A session in the National Assembly, on whether the ANC will be supporting its motion against the Speaker. Opposition parties want Mapisa-Nqakula booted as the NA Speaker over her bribery allegations. However, Mashatile believes that's a bit like putting the cart before the horse as the former Defence Minister is co-operating with […]

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Expert suggests banning of children from social media

Social media expert, Emma Sadleir, says the danger of social media is underrated and needs to be addressed. Her remarks come after a Florida Governor in the US, Ron DeSantis, signed a bill that bans children aged under 14 from social media platforms and requires 14 and 15-year-olds to get parental consent. Speaking to YNews, Sadlier says this bill should be an eye opener for parents about how dangerous social media is for young people all over the world. One […]

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2024 Line-up: Y, vibrating on a high frequency

Y, South Africa’s trailblazing commercial radio station known for its commitment to showcasing emerging talent and pushing the boundaries of conventional broadcasting, is thrilled to announce its 2024 lineup effective April 2nd. With its bold moves in the last year, Y continues to maintain its success in the market seeing not just listenership increases but a remarkably positive brand perception. Reflecting on the journey thus far, Y’s MD Haseena Cassim stated, “Staying true to Y’s daring nature, we transformed the […]

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