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Call for more to be done to include queer youth in government

Queer Activist and Wits Student Representative, Penny Tshabalala, says more needs to be done — to ensure the representation of young, queer people in government. He made the remarks in Soweto at the IEC’s Active Young South African Citizen Seminar that’s aimed at encouraging young voter participation. In a country with an estimated 14million unregistered young voters, Tshabalala says out of touch leaders are not doing enough to reach queer youth. Tshabalala, from the South African Higher Education Queer Alliance, […]

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“Will we ever really know what really happened?” Enyobeni parent asks, a year on

The parents of the 21 teenagers who lost their lives under mysterious circumstances at a pens-down party at Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park, Eastern Cape, last year say they still have unanswered questions. The 25th of June will forever be a day that carries terrible memories for the families as their children, aged between 13 and 17, all collapsed and died while inside the tavern. The families of the 12 girls and nine boys maintain that they want justice for […]

todayJune 27, 2023 143

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IEC slammed for ‘excluding’ poor communities from youth summit

Youth and Anti-Drug Activist, Sibusiso Ntshingila, has slammed notions that young people are entitled and simply want government to solve their problems. As the IEC looks to bolster young voter participation— the youth activist say underserved communities are being excluded from the conversation. He’s criticised the electoral commission’s Youth Summit held in Soweto today, saying not enough effort has been made to attract township youth. Ntshingila says any notions of entitlement among the youth— have been birthed by democracy’s unfulfilled […]

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Rise Mzansi asks Public Protector to probe Mashatile’s alleged links to tenderpreneurs

Rise Mzansi has approached the office of the Public Protector to investigate Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, following a damning News24 expose. The report claims that the Deputy President lives a life of luxury that's allegedly funded by state contracts. The report also lists disgraced businessman, Edwin Sodi, as one of Mashatile's benefactors. Mashatile is accused of using Sodi's multi-million luxurious Clifton home as a base despite it being sold by the state last year. He is said to also have […]

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SACAA boss urges private sector to help create more inclusive aviation industry

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Director, Poppy Khoza, has urged the private sector to come to the table in creating a more inclusive aviation industry. She’s acknowledged a reluctance from the sector as South Africa works to transform its white-male dominated aviation space. There’ve been increasing calls for transformation in the sector— with white pilots making up about 90% of all pilots in the country and black pilots coming in at just 11%. YNews caught up with the […]

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Madisha’s axing another episode in a series of leadership battles: Analyst

Political Analyst, Ralph Mathekga, says Willie Madisha's alleged membership termination from the Congress of the People (Cope) is another episode in a series of leadership battles that have engulfed the party since its inception. Cope's National Committee decided to terminate the membership of the party's deputy president and secretary for elections, Mzwandile Nhleko. Madisha and Nhleko were allegedly served with the termination notice on Sunday, signed by the party's president, Mosiuoa Lekota, and the secretary-general, Erick Mohlapamaswi. The pair is […]

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Family of Diepsloot teen shot in burglary no longer feels safe

The relatives of 16-year-old Diepsloot resident, Katlego Makgatho, who was shot in the stomach by criminals who broke into his home recently, say they no longer feel safe in their community. YNews has been reliably told that the teenager is fighting for his life at a Pretoria hospital after suffering severe gunshot wounds to the stomach during the armed robbery. His mother, Patricia Makgatho who was also in the home at the time of the ambush, is recovering from severe […]

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OPINION | Russia-Ukraine war illustrates that not all lives matter

What the proxy war between Russia and Ukraine illustrates is that not all lives matter nor is the wellbeing of all nations and countries. It is proof that the money-making war machines matter the most to preserving human lives. It shows us that the national interests of some countries are a given, and not so with others, is the mother of all hostilities breastfeeding toxicity amongst supposedly free nations of the world to deny them deserved peace and reciprocal respect. […]

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Officials call for extra vigilance with candles and heaters to avert loss of life

As the winter season intensifies in South Africa, emergency services officials in Joburg have called on residents to be extra cautious when using candles and refrain from leaving heating devices unattended. The call comes as more than 10 people have recently lost their lives due to fires caused by candles or gas stoves which had been left unattended, all in a bid to keep the lights on and keep warm. Annually shack fires kill hundreds of people across the country […]

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