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Rassie backs tried and tested for Argentina clash

Springboks head coach, Rassie Erasmus, has opted for consistency in selection ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Durban. Following a 43-10 victory over the All Blacks in Wellington less than two weeks ago, Erasmus has made just two changes to his starting XV. Eben Etzebeth replaces Lood de Jager at lock, while Damian Willemse moves to fullback after Aphelele Fassi suffered an injury. Damian de Allende slots in at inside centre. Three changes were also made to […]

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Madlanga Commission | Matlala arrest exposed motive behind Task Team disbandment: Masemola

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, revealed that phone records of controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala showed that plans to disband the Political Killings Task Team were already in motion as early as December 2024. Masemola returned to the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria, to testify on various issues relating to the disbanding of the task team, high-profile arrests, and alleged misconduct in the police service. Wrapping up his testimony, Masemola responded to allegations made last week […]

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Woman to appear in court for allegedly murdering lover

  The killing of 31-year-old, Xichavo Ntsanwisi ,has sent shockwaves across the country after he was allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend. The 22-year-old suspect who was arrested on Monday, is set to appear in the Alexandra Magistrates' Court on Thursday. It is alleged that police found Ntsanwisi lying on the kitchen floor with a stab wound to the upper chest near the neck. Police spokesperson, Mavela Masondo, says Ntsanwisi was declared dead on the scene. "Police received a […]

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‘Pressure on men is overwhelming,’ says Psychologist

Clinical psychologist, Dr. Daniel Hollander, says men often carry more responsibility than they should — a burden that contributes to the country's alarmingly high male suicide rate. His comments come in the wake of a viral video that circulated over the weekend, showing a man tragically taking his own life by jumping off a highway bridge in Durban. The incident sparked widespread online debate about gender roles and the emotional expectations placed on men in contemporary society. Speaking to Ynews, […]

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De Kock makes dramatic return to Proteas

Former Proteas skipper, Quinton de Kock, has reversed his retirement from ODI cricket and has been named in both ODI and T20I squads for South Africa's upcoming tour of Pakistan in October, as well as the one-off T20I in Namibia. De Kock initially stepped away from ODI's following the 2023 Cricket World Cup. His last appearance for South Africa in limited-overs cricket came during the 2024 T20 World Cup final in the West Indies. Proteas coach, Shukri Conrad, says he […]

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Big names, bigger questions: Who will put Joburg first?

Governance expert, Leo Maphosa, says that while political parties compete by putting forward high-profile candidates for Johannesburg’s mayoral seat, the real question remains: Can anyone rise above personal politics and prioritise service delivery? This comes after the Democratic Alliance (DA) named Helen Zille as it mayoral candidate for the country’s economic hub. Last week several reports suggested that the PA has thrown Kenny Kunene’s name in the hat, for the same position. This is ahead of the much anticipated local […]

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Masemola: Minister’s order to disband task team was an ‘encroachment’

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s order to disband the Political Killings Task Team was a complete infringement on his mandate. Speaking before the Madlanga Commission on Monday, which is probing allegations of political and criminal infiltration in the justice system, Masemola outlined the distinct roles and limits of both a minister and a police commissioner, saying Mchunu overstepped in disbanding KZN task team. His testimony corroborates that of KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who […]

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‘Alcohol ads are shaping the next generation of drinkers’: SAAPA

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance is calling for stricter regulations on alcohol advertising, warning that exposure significantly increases the risk of underage drinking. Earlier this week, SAAPA shared research, which shows children exposed to alcohol marketing are more likely to start drinking at a young age and engage in heavy consumption. The survey shows that nearly 50,000 learners revealed high levels of underage drinking, with alcohol often sourced from shops, friends, and family. SAAPA's Campaign Director, Nomcebo Dlamini, said the […]

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Madlanga Commission | KZN top cop blows whistle on criminal syndicates and media complicity

In a series of explosive testimonies at the Madlanga Commission, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, laid bare a web of alleged criminal infiltration, political interference, and even media complicity within South Africa's justice and law enforcement structures. The Commissioner concluded the first round of his testimony on Friday, standing by his explosive July briefing. He alleged that powerful syndicates—including drug cartels and politically connected individuals—have infiltrated law enforcement and government structures to undermine investigations. Mkhwanazi painted a stark picture of […]

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