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SA Sport Awards nominees revealed

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has officially announced the nominees for the 18th edition of the South African Sport Awards, which will take place on 24 August, in Rustenburg. The event, held under the theme "Celebrating Sporting Excellence' will honour standout performances across 19 categories, covering achievements from 1 January to 31 December 2024. The coveted Sport Star of the Year award pits Olympic medalists Akani Simbine and Tatjana Smith against Paralympic champ Mpumelelo Mhlongo for the […]

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Calls mount to cancel Open Chats Podcast over offensive remarks

  Calls are growing for the Open Chats podcast to be cancelled, following outrage over controversial and degrading remarks about the coloured community. In a recent episode, the four hosts described coloured people as “crazy” and made inflammatory claims suggesting incest is common within the community. The episode went viral—sparking widespread condemnation from the public, activists, media personalities, and community leaders, who say the comments reinforce dangerous racial stereotypes. The backlash has reignited broader conversations around racism and discrimination in […]

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Experts dismiss concerns over ANC leading Ad Hoc Committee

Legal and Governance analyst, Leo Maphosa, has acknowledged the validity of concerns raised by several Members of Parliament (MPs) regarding the impartiality of Soviet Lekganyane as chairperson of the ad hoc committee. Maphosa suggests that these concerns highlight a broader issue: how can the public have confidence in the fairness of an investigation that could potentially implicate those in positions of power? Lekganyane, an African National Congress (ANC) MP, was appointed to lead the committee tasked with investigating allegations of […]

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Alleged Tinder killer to remain behind bars as probe deepens

36-year-old alleged Tinder rapist and killer, Helder Isidro, will remain behind bars for nearly three months as police investigate his suspected involvement in a string of rapes and murders in Pretoria. Isidro made a brief appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates Court today, where he abandoned his bail application. He faces charges including murder, rape, and defeating the ends of justice following his arrest on Monday. He’s accused of using a dating app to lure women to his home in Eersterust, […]

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Hostel residents slam delays despite R500 million upgrade plan

Hostel residents in the City of Johannesburg say they continue to live in unbearable conditions — despite repeated promises, official plans, and now a R500 million investment to refurbish five of the city's oldest hostels over the next three years. Many say they feel neglected, like an afterthought in the city’s broader housing plan. YNews joined Gauteng Human Settlements MEC, Tasneem Motara, and Johannesburg MMC, Mlungisi Mabaso, during their oversight visit to hostels in the inner city — where they […]

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Rickleton relishing chance to open Proteas batting

Proteas batter Ryan Rickelton may find himself at the top of the order when South Africa face long-time rivals Australia in their T20 International series, kicking off this Sunday. With Reeza Hendricks omitted from the squad, Rickelton is likely to open alongside rising star Lhuan-dre Pretorius. The series Down Under is one of three crucial assignments for the Proteas as they gear up for next year’s T20 World Cup. After the Australia tour, the Proteas head to England for another […]

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Tyla bags two nominations at 2025 MTV VMAs

South African music sensation, Tyla, has scored two nominations at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The 23-year-old is nominated in the Best Choreography and Best Afrobeats categories for her hit single Push 2 Start, continuing her global rise and spotlighting African music on the world stage. Last year, the Grammy Award winner made history as the first African artist to be nominated and win a VMA. Leading the pack this year is Lady Gaga with 12 nominations, including […]

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Police officers back in court on charges of theft

Ten law enforcement officers accused of stealing during a high-profile raid in Edenvale are expected back in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court today as their bail application continues. The accused, six members of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) and four South African Police Service (SAPS) officers, were arrested earlier this week following an investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). They face charges of theft after allegedly pocketing illicit goods during a multi-disciplinary operation on June 4, led by […]

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Suspect who posed as former Hawks boss to learn fate next week

A 42-year-old man accused of impersonating former Hawks head Lieutenant General, Godfrey Lebeya, will remain in custody until next week, when the court is expected to decide on his bail application. Thabo Theletsane, who was arrested in May, allegedly extorted approximately R100,000 from a businessman in 2024 by claiming that his phone had been hacked. He reportedly contacted the victim via WhatsApp, using Lebeya’s image as his profile picture. According to Hawks spokesperson Brigadier, Thandi Mbambo, Theletsane convinced the businessman […]

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