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2023 top stories | Springboks, SA’s sporting highlight

The 28th of October has to be South Africa's sporting highlight for this year. It's the day the Springboks made history - winning a record-setting fourth Rugby World Cup title, and become just the second nation to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups. In a year which saw several World Cup tournaments (ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, ICC U-19 Women's World Cup, Netball World Cup amongst others) being hosted in Mzansi, none captured South Africans like the exploits of Siyamthanda Kolisi's […]

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#MzansiStandUp: Tyla, Black Coffee, Thuso Mbedu & Uncle Waffles fly SA flag high

As South Africans head into the new year, YNews is celebrating some of the country's most recognised international acts. Waving the South African flag high both locally and abroad, these young talents are breaking barriers in the entertainment industry. Tyla Johannesburg-born singer, Tyla, joins a long list of South African musicians who've found global fame, with the release of her smash-hit "Water" in July. The 21-year-old, whose real name is Tyla Laura Seethal, quickly solidified herself as one of Africa's […]

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2023 top stories | Marshalltown fire victims struggle to pick up the pieces

On August 31, South Africans woke up to horrifying news of a fire that ripped through a Marshalltown building, killing more than 70 people and leaving hundreds more displaced. It's understood the abandoned five-story residential block, owned by the city, had become a haven for illegal occupants, who mostly did odd jobs or worked as street vendors. Building hijackers were allegedly charging them about R2 000 a month for a room that slept at least four people.Witnesses of the August […]

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2023 top stories | From Public Protector to Advocate Fighter

As the year winds down to its close, YNews is recapping some of the stories that grabbed the nation's attention, either by making history or sending shockwaves throughout the country in 2023. Busisiwe Mkhwebane's impeachment as the country's fourth Public Protector since the dawn of democracy is a tale that can't be ignored. In September, Mkhwebane was removed from her position, becoming the first head of a Chapter 9 Institution to be booted out of office. Three hundred and 18 […]

todayDecember 27, 2023 150 1

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ANC orders Umkhonto weSizwe party to stop using its trademark

The ANC has threated the leader of the newly-formed Umkhonto weSizwe political party, Jabulani Khumalo, with legal action should he not stop using its trade mark.  The governing party says its lawsuit will include a claim for royalty payment.  The new party on the block recently made waves after former President, Jacob Zuma, pledged his support for the organisation, making it public that he will not be voting for the ANC in next year's elections.  The ANC has given Khumalo […]

todayDecember 22, 2023 971 1

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KZN man arrested for beheading mother, sister abandons bail

  Editorial Note: The following story contains information that some readers might find disturbing. The 51-year-old KwaZulu-Natal man accused of brutally killing his mother and sister has abandoned his bail bid and will remain behind bars until next year. Elias Mkhize made his first appearance at the Richmond Magistrate’s Court on Friday, facing charges of murder and the possession of an illegal firearm. It is understood that Mkhize shot the victims in the Mid-Illovo area on Wednesday, before beheading them. […]

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Motorists urged to drive with caution

As South Africans prepare to take time out and travel to their holiday destinations, the government has reiterated its appeal to motorists to drive with caution. Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says 719 people have been killed on the country's roads, this month alone. However, this is a slight decrease from the same period last year when 751 people lost their lives. Chikunga released the country's provisional road statistics today. The Minister says special focus will be placed on the five […]

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Operation Dudula wants Khampepe removed as Marshalltown inquiry chair

Newly registered political party, Operation Dudula, has threatened to interdict the Commission of the Inquiry into the Marshalltown fire should Justice Sisi Khampepe not be removed as the chairperson of the commission. Earlier today, YNews was told that Dudula submitted a letter to the commission, calling for Khampepe's head. The party is accusing her of de-campaigning it. This follows her decision to recuse Thulani Makhubela following an application by residents of the building to have the advocate removed after several […]

todayDecember 21, 2023 244 1

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Bosch 65 guides Proteas to series leveller

Anneke Bosch produced a career-high score of 65 not out off 63 balls to help the Proteas Women seal a dominant eight-wicket victory in the second One-Day International against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom on Wednesday, levelling the series 1-1 with one game to play. Bosch, who was named the Player of the Match, took full advantage of the platform laid by captain Laura Wolvaardt (54) and Tazmin Brits (50) at the top of the order, as she combined for a 117-run […]

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