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  Economist, Dawie Roodt, says the rand strengthening against the US dollar shows optimism from investors. The rand today broke through the R18 to the dollar mark, ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration. It was at R17.93 to the dollar earlier this morning, a level last seen at the start of August last year. This comes at a time where the country also ushers in the Government of National Unity […]

Despite an undefeated start to the 2024 T20 World Cup, Proteas captain Aiden Markram believes that the South African team can lift to a higher standard in their challenge for the title come late June. Pushed by the likes of Nepal, Bangladesh and The Netherlands on their run, their victory against Sri Lanka to begin their campaign is, so far, their only dominant performance of note. Batting has been tricky […]

"People need to understand that the government that is being formed now is not an ANC-DA government, there are other political parties that are going to make sure that there are checks and balances in this so-called grand coalition or the Government of National Unity (GN8)," says political analyst, Goodenough Masego. He was responding to mixed emotions some young South Africans have expressed over the ANC's decision to formulate a […]

On the eve of President Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration, the South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) have urged the incoming administration to resist western pressure and maintain South Africa's independence. The call comes as Cuba's Vice President, Salvador Mesa, arrived in South Africa yesterday, ahead of today's prestigious event. Acting Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Maropene Ramokgopa, welcomed him to the country, […]

Safety and Security Professor at Tshwane University of Technology, Jacob Mofokeng, has expressed frustration over the growing trend of 'township enterprise extortion economy.' He says this phenomenon makes one question whether community policing forums and other members of the public are actually playing their role in curbing crime as it's not just the police's during to ensure law and order. Professor Mofokeng spoke to YNews following the recent brutal murders […]

Political analyst, Professor Siphamandla Zondi, says he doesn't believe the Democratic Alliance (DA) will act against Member of Parliament, Renaldo Gouws, over utterances he made on social media about 15 years ago. Gouws is under fire over a 2009 video, which social media users dug up soon after he was sworn-in as a Member of Parliament in which he talks about “reverse apartheid”. Alleged DA Racist, Renaldo Gouws, calling protesting […]

Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning prop, Vincent Koch, will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France in October last year. Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has named his matchday 23 that will be captained by flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and features four uncapped players. The Lions duo of Edwill van der Merwe […]

Political Analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says it is crucial for the IEC to publicly share the formula used to calculate the seat allocations in the provincial and national legislatures. Koma says this will enable the commission to show transparency and accountability in the administering of the hotly contested polls. The IEC has come under fire over the updated election results on their website. [MEDIA STATEMENT] Electoral Commission clarifies Elections Results […]

  Health experts have advised South Africans to be vigilant as cases of the Mpox disease (formerly known as Monkeypox) continue to increase in the country. The Health Department on Thursday announced that seven cases have been confirmed to date - with two of those who contracted the virus succumbing to it. The NICD's Dr Jacqueline Weyer says the highest risk to contract the disease is skin to skin contact. […]