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Nigerian superstar Davido has acknowledged that Amapiano is a South African sound as the fierce debate of the subgenre's origin rages on. Despite his candid admission, however, Davido maintains that Nigeria has been carrying the continent musically. "South Africans always have great music, funny enough, since early in my career I've been collaborating with South Africans." Davido sets the record straight about the origin of Amapiano on The Breakfast Club. […]

Orlando Pirates 1-0 aggregate over MC Algiers in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals will be somewhat overshadowed by the sheer violence that took place after the match at the Orlando Stadium. The fracas started in the second half when the Algiers supporters started fighting among themselves in the stands; the police got involved and also caught blows before managing to quell the situation. Bathong They brought their chaos to Orlando […]

Some young people have expressed disappointment over the bail granted to the Zanzou bouncer who is accused of torture. The bouncer was released on R10 000 bail after convincing the Pretoria Magistrate's Court that he is not a flight risk and his family is under threat of eviction while he languishes in jail. He is alleged to be one of the men who were spotted on a viral video that […]

Legal commentators have raised concern over security lapses at the country's courts following the killing of a man at the Wynberg Magistrate's Court this week. South Africans were left in utter disbelief after posts of the heinous crime went viral on social media, showing the slumped body of the victim in a bench outside a courtroom. According to reports, an unkown person managed to enter the court building with a […]

Last week’s announcement of a 30% reciprocal tariff on South African imports by the US sent shockwaves through global markets. Here at home, it’s shaking investor confidence and rattling supply chains. Renewable energy is particularly exposed. But while short-term disruption is real, this moment may also be a turning point: one that compels South Africa to localise, innovate, and adapt for long-term resilience and strength. South Africa’s clean energy growth […]

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has rejected as false, claims that it deployed soldiers to a protest, demanding justice for little Cwecwe who was raped in Matatiele last year. According to the military, the soldiers seen at the protest were in the area on border safeguarding duties. "We will like to express sincere regret regarding the incident where our soldiers were seen during the march against gender-based violence […]

Cassie Ventura is set to face her alleged abuser and ex-lover, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, when she bravely takes the stand in the mogul's sex trafficking trial next month. While Diddy's other alleged victims have requested that their identities be protected when testifying, the 37-year-old won't be hiding and will be using her full name. Cassie is the first victim to make public allegations against the 55 -year-old in 2023. She […]

The deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members in Matatiele marred the Eastern Cape leg of the justice for Cwecwe protests. As a result, the EFF has written to the Speaker of the National Assembly demanding answers for the move, while ActionSA directly asked the Defence Ministry to account. Ordinary South Africans have also slammed the decision, saying it brings back horrible memories of the COVID-19 lockdown […]

Orlando Pirates skipper, Innocent Maela, is insisting that the players are staying focused as they prepare to take on MC Alger in their CAF Champions League quarterfinal's second leg at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Buccaneers hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg in Algeria but have since been rocked by the news that their head coach, Jose Riveiro, will leave the club at the end of the […]

Miss South Africa Chief Executive Officer, Stephanie Weil, says the crowning of Mia le Roux as Miss South Africa 2024 served as reminder of the importance of education around inclusivity. Weil spoke to Y's breakfast team, The Way Up, about the new changes to the 2025 Miss SA competition requirements. Le Roux made history last year by becoming the first hearing-impaired Miss South Africa. A huge part of the 28-year-old's reign has […]