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Soshanguve alleged space muffin vendors denied bail

The three young men from Soshanguve linked to the drugging of more than 90 pupils have been denied bail and the matter has been postponed for further investigations. The trio made a brief appearance before the Soshanguve Magistrates' Court on Friday. Amukelani Nyalunga (19), Ofentse Maluleka (29) and Katlego Matlala (21) face more than 40 counts of attempted murder. At least 90 pupils from Pulamadibogo Primary School were hospitalised in September after eating drug-laced muffins allegedly sold to them by […]

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Government moves to ensure eggs and chicken supply for festive season

  As the festive season nears, the Department of Agriculture says it is working to ensure that there is no shortage of poultry products in the country. This as the deadly Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to wreak havoc in the poultry industry, leading to over seven million chickens being culled. Minister Thoko Didiza says she has decided to allow the import of poultry products into the country amid the outbreak of bird flu. The disease, which affects both […]

todayOctober 20, 2023 209 1

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Will Gcaleka uphold her constitutional mandate without prejudice?

Political analyst, Dr Sam Koma says it remains to be seen whether advocate Kholeka Gcaleka will be able to uphold her constitutional mandate without fear or prejudice.   Gcaleka is well on her way to becoming the youngest public protector in the country's history after 244 Members of Parliament (MPs) endorsed her for the position, while 12 of them voted against the motion.   Gcaleka, who awaits the appointment of President Cyril Ramaphosa, is set to head the Chapter 9 […]

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OUTA calls for Nzimande’s head following the damning NSFAS report

Rights group, OUTA, wants the Minister of Higher Education, Dr Blade Nzimande, to step down following the damning report into irregular awarding of contracts at NSFAS. On Wednesday, the financial aid scheme announced that there was a conflict of interest in the appointment of four Fintech service providers by CEO, Andile Nongogo. The probe followed months of concerns and complaints by various sectors of society, including students, on the companies that have been tasked with implementing the eZaga payment system, […]

todayOctober 20, 2023 198

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Murder-accused Sizokuthola host maintains his innocence

Controversial Sizokuthola host, Xolani Khumalo, has maintained his innocence after being charged with the murder of suspected drug-dealer Robert Varrie. YNews caught up with the television presenter at the back of his court appearance today. Proceedings had to be postponed as the Director of Public Prosecutions is yet to decide on whether the matter should be trialed in the high court. It is currently being heard at the Palm Ridge Magistrate Court. Khumalo’s supporters came out in their numbers, many […]

todayOctober 19, 2023 310 1

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I’m not scared of jail, I’m not scared of anyone: Malema

EFF leader, Julius Malema, has accused the state of dragging his firearm case for five years because it  wants to suppress his voice. "I'm not scared of a magistrate; I’m not scared of a prosecutor; I’m not scared of a judge; I’m not scared of a president; I’m not scared of capitalism; I’m not scared of white monopoly capital. I’m not scared of anyone," Malema told his supporters after his appearance before the East London Magistrates' Court today. The leader […]

todayOctober 19, 2023 224 1

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Parker in good spirits following horrific injury

TS Galaxy have taken to social media to wish their player Bernard Parker well after he sustained a horrific injury last night during a clash against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Cup at the Mbombela Stadium. Parker was injured by Sundowns midfielder, Bongani Zungu, with an over the ball tackle, which resulted in the veteran being stretchered off in the 58th minute with what looked like a clean leg break. Zungu was subsequently sent-off for the horrible challenge on the […]

todayOctober 19, 2023 526 1

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Nienaber leaves team unchanged for England semi-final showdown

  As the most anticipated showdown nears, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has named an unchanged team to face England on Saturday at the Rugby World Cup in France. He has also retained the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for the semi-final. The team came out victorious by 1 point against World Cup hosts France in a thrilling 29-28 win at the Stade de France over the past weekend. Saturday's match will be a rerun of the 2019 World Cup […]

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Jewish Boad of Deputies says Hamas’ actions undermine peace efforts

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) says Hamas has deliberately undermined the prospects for peace between Palestine and Israel. This as tensions in the Middle East intensify following last week's unprecedented attack on Israel. Just last night, 200 people were killed at the Al Ahli Arab hospital in the north of the Gaza strip. The Israel Defense Force has, however, denied bombing the health facility, saying it knows who the culprits are. The health facility housed some of […]

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