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This victory is for people who have been cyber bullied: Basetsana Kumalo

Former Miss South Africa and businesswoman, Basetsana and her husband Romeo Kumalo, have won their defamation case against author, Jackie Phamotse. The couple's court battle had begun five years ago over a tweet. In that 2018 post, Phamotse alleged that there was a sex tape involving the Kumalos and a young male rapper. The tweet read: “Just overheard a painful conversation, a female TV mogul pleading with one of my girls to not share videos of her drunk and her […]

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SAMWU hopeful resolution will be reached with City of Tshwane

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union, SAMWU, says it is hopeful that a resolution will be reached over the salary increases for municipal workers - with the City of Tshwane. Workers affiliated to SAMWU have been striking for about two months now over the city's decision to not give wage hikes this financial year. More than 120 employees have been dismissed, so far, for embarking on the strike, and about 400 people have had their pay docked for skipping work. […]

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Ayepyep Cape Town to re-open its doors after slain DJ’s family secures 50% stake

The family of slain, Oupa 'Dj Sumbody' Sefoka, has secured a 50% ownership stake in Ayepyep Lifestyle Cape Town. The luxury entertainment establishment in the mother city will re-open its doors on Friday. This after Dj Sumbody's business partner, Kagiso Setsetse, sold his 50% stake in the business to the Sefoka family. The lifestyle owner was murdered in Woodmead in November last year, together with his driver while on their way to a gig. The lounge temporarily closed shortly after […]

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“There’s no peace in this community,” relatives of Daveyton tavern shooting victims speak out

The families of victims of the past weekend's shooting in Daveyton, in Ekurhuleni, have described the horror of trying to come to terms with the mass killing. Six men lost their lives in a drive-by shooting at a tavern in the township on Saturday. So far, local police aren't divulging much about the crime, but say investigations into the massacre are ongoing. Residents on the other hand believe that the incident is linked to illegal mining. YNews spoke with one […]

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Chiefs let Mahlatsi go

Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways with former Tuks and SuperSport United midfielder, Kamohelo Mahlatsi. The skillfull 25-year-old was signed from Moroka Swallows at the start of the 2022-23 campaign and has struggled for game time at Naturena. “Kamohelo Mahlatsi has left Kaizer Chiefs after the midfielder’s contract was terminated by mutual consent. He is now a free agent. We wish him all the best,” Amakhosi posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Player Updates Kamohelo Mahlatsi has left Kaizer Chiefs […]

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20 people perish in Musina head-on collission

Authorities are investigating a tragic crash that claimed the lives of 20 people on the R272 in Limpopo at the weekend. It is alleged that a bus ferrying mine workers to Venetia Mine collided with a truck and caught fire. Reports suggest that the mine workers were on their way to conduct an underground project facilitated by Murray and Roberts company. The company's Ed Jardim says four other people were injured in the tragedy. "Our focus is now on providing […]

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South Africans band together and take a stand against drug abuse

The mothers of children who’ve succumbed to the scourge of drug abuse say their sons and daughters have been abandoned by the system. The parents were speaking at the National Anti-Drugs march at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where thousands gathered in support of a drug-free South Africa. Mothers in the community of Mabopane say more than 14 young people have been buried this month, after falling victim to drug abuse. The moms, many of whom have lost their sons […]

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“That R350 was my last hope,” cries young person unable to access SASSA grant

Some young people outside the SASSA head offices in Pretoria have told YNews that they have not received their R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant since November. This as many beneficiaries, including students and pensioners, are yet to receive their grants due to technical errors and backlogs in the system. YNews spoke with grant recipient, 19-year-old Ameer Boitumelo Khan, who says he’ll struggle to complete high school this year, if his grant does not pay out. Despite his current circumstances, […]

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SASSA grant beneficiaries say they are still waiting for their monies

Today is the 15th of September and hundreds of SASSA beneficiaries have still not received their grants for this month. Despite this sobering reality, they are still hopeful that they will receive the money soon. Yesterday, Minister of Communications, Mondli Gungubele, assured beneficiaries that the issues plaguing the grant payment system would be resolved soon. Technical glitches have resulted in scores of beneficiaries, including pensioners, being forced to return home without money, after standing in long queues. Others have had […]

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