play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
playlist_play chevron_left
Go to album
  • cover play_arrow

    Y WORLD Radio Station Y WORLD RADIO

music_note

Blog no sidebar

Background
insert_link

News

South Africa cannot afford repeat of July 2021 unrest, says Cachalia

Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says South Africa cannot afford a repeat of the devastating July 2021 unrest, as security forces intensify preparations ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on 30 June. Cachalia has embarked on a nationwide readiness assessment, with all nine provinces included in his itinerary to ensure law enforcement agencies are prepared to maintain law and order on the day of planned protests. Speaking during a visit to […]

todayJune 23, 2026 59

insert_link

News

Madlanga Commission | Witness K details alleged precious stones deal involving EMPD officials and fallout with Mkhwanazi

Witness K has rejected claims that she was handed a box containing sugilite precious stones after they were allegedly unlawfully seized from their owner on 11 February 2023 by Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officials. The claims are contained in a statement by EMPD Constable, Kesher-Lee Stols, one of the officers alleged to have gone to a Killarney apartment to seize the stones on the instruction of suspended EMPD Deputy […]

todayJune 23, 2026 203

insert_link

News

Gauteng probes cost of educating undocumented foreign learners amid growing pressure on schools

The Gauteng Department of Education has launched an investigation into the financial impact of educating undocumented foreign learners as schools continue to face mounting pressure from overcrowding and rising enrolment. The issue was raised during the tabling of the department's 2026/27 budget vote by Education MEC, Lebogang Maile, in the Gauteng Legislature on Tuesday. Gauteng operates the largest public education system in South Africa, currently serving more than 2.8 million […]

todayJune 23, 2026 103

insert_link

News

SCA clears way for Edgar Lungu burial in South Africa

The family of former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, has succeeded in its bid to have him buried in South Africa. This comes after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) set aside a High Court ruling that had authorised the Zambian government to repatriate Lungu's remains for burial in his home country. Lungu died at a hospital in South Africa in June last year. His remains have been in a mortuary […]

todayJune 23, 2026 66

insert_link

News

Madlanga Commission | Video and chats link Matlala to alleged cocaine supply to van Wyk

The Madlanga Commission has heard evidence of a video reportedly sent by alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala to Medicare24 CEO, Michael 'Mike' van Wyk, showing six bricks of cocaine. Proceedings continued on Monday with evidence against Van Wyk after he failed to testify, reportedly following a panic attack that resulted in his admission to the psychiatric ward at Jacaranda Hospital over the weekend. The cocaine bricks, branded with the […]

todayJune 22, 2026 133

insert_link

News

IEC announces second voter registration weekend after youth dominate turnout

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a second voter registration weekend, set for 1 and 2 August, following a strong turnout by young South Africans during the latest registration drive ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Close to 3 million voter registrations were recorded nationwide over the weekend of 20 and 21 June, which the IEC says reflects growing enthusiasm among young people to participate in elections.  IEC chief, […]

todayJune 22, 2026 68

insert_link

News

Kolisi backs Bafana to deliver against South Korea

Back to back Rugby World Cup winning Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, is backing Bafana Bafana to produce a statement performance when they take on South Korea in their final group match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday morning in Monterrey. Bafana will meet the Asians in a must-win clash if they are to make history and reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time. […]

todayJune 22, 2026 295

insert_link

News

More than R600m allocated for security ahead of 30 June protests

Government says more than R600 million will be required to secure the country during the planned nationwide demonstrations on 30 June, as authorities step up preparations amid growing tensions over illegal immigration. Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia and Defence Minister Angie Motshekga, briefed the media on Monday at the Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS) head office in Parktown following a high-level security meeting to assess risks and coordinate law […]

todayJune 22, 2026 136

insert_link

News

‘The truth will prevail’: Jub Jub denies charges in e-hailing driver case

Media personality, Molemo 'Jub Jub' Maarohanye, has denied allegations that he pointed a firearm at an e-hailing driver, insisting that no weapon was aimed at anyone during the incident. Jub Jub addressed the media outside the Germiston Magistrate's Court, where he rejected claims that he kidnapped an e-hailing driver and unlawfully discharged a firearm in public. The television star, who is out on R5,000 bail, was arrested on charges of […]

todayJune 22, 2026 162

insert_link 10

News

RYSE Youth Month | How GUESSWHOSHOTME is capturing a generation through photography

At just 24, Soweto-based photographer, Tumiso Misapitso, professionally known as GUESSWHOSHOTME, is using his lens to tell powerful stories of fashion, identity, culture, and memory. His journey into photography began during one of the most difficult periods of his life after dropping out of college. "Photography became a form of healing for me. It gave me a way to process my emotions, express myself without words, and find beauty even […]

todayJune 22, 2026 64 10