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SANDF members investigated after Alexandra man dies

The South African Police Service(SAPS) has confirmed that an investigation into the killing of a 40-year-old man in Alexandra township, north of Johannesburg, is underway. It's alleged that the man was beaten to death by South African National Defence Force(SANDF)  officials in his yard on Friday after accusing him of violating National lockdown regulations. In an interview with Ynews, SAPS spokesperson Mathapelo Peters revealed that they are awaiting postmortem results […]

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President Ramaphosa extends lockdown by 2 weeks

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the national lockdown by a further two weeks, in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19. He made the announcement during his address to the nation on Thursday evening. Ramaphosa also revealed that South Africa's confirmed Covid-19 cases now stand at 1934. He stressed that the decision to extend, the 21 days lockdown, was not taken lightly. "Simply put, if we end the lockdown […]

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Snap like a pro | #GottaAskYFM with Cyril Zuma

We all know ama right-angles when taking selfies but ever thought to flip the camera and learn how to take kicka** pictures? Photographer and founder of iStockAfrica, Cyril Zuma, alongside YFM's digital hotline project; #GottaAskYFM, give you the 1s and 2s of photography. 1. Clean your lens. A dirty lens gives off a misty effect and at times has you questioning the quality of your device. Wipe your phone lens […]

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YTKO 32 Hour Fest

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YFM brings you the first ever YTKO 32 Hour Fest!

The streets may be on lockdown, but that doesn't stop us from bringing a world-class production to your home! YFM presents the YTKO 32 Hour Fest - the first ever cutting-edge 32 hour party featuring back to back mixes, live on the radio! The YTKO 32-Hour Fest takes off this Friday, the 9th of April from 6PM with a stacked roster of talent from across the South African music spectrum. […]

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Making money during the covid-19 lockdown

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Making money during the covid-19 lockdown | #GottaAskYFM with Nicolette Mashile

As important as it is to keep mentally and physically fit in these uncertain times, it is just as important for your finances to get in shape. Amongst other things, we discuss making money during covid-19 lockdown with financial fitness bunny, Nicolette Mashile. What is financial fitness? It's a daily practice that requires consistent effort. Living in a way that does not exceed one's earnings or put a financial strain […]

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Competitions

Win R5000 with Zam-Buk and YFM

To the real iconic ointment brand that’s had you covered… Zam-Buk wants to take you down memory lane! YFM wants to hear your authentic Zam-Buk story. Tell us what you used Zam-Buk for… or better yet… What are you currently using the real makoya herbal ointment for? Simply tell us below you could stand a chance to win R5000! Be sure to tune into YFM every Thursday from 6am to […]

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#Tshepo1Million: Follow Tshepo’s journey in Bona, Corona!

Bona, Corona!, is a radio drama that follows Tshepo and his grizza in the time of lockdown. Tune in to find out how they survive and learn how you can stay safe every day during Krunch with Khutso at 11:30 until 17 April. Follow Harambee and Tshepo 1 Million on Facebook to share the series with your community and tweet #bonacorona to join the conversation! For more info about coronavirus, visit […]

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Minister on geolocations and respecting citizen privacy

Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has reassured South Africans that their privacy will not be violated when using geolocations on their cellphones, in the fight against COVID-19. This follows government's announcement that tracer teams from the Health Department will be allowed to use phone locations of people who have tested positive for the virus, in order to track down the people they may have come in contact with. Ministers representing […]

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Informal food traders get a thumbs up to operate during lockdown

Minister of Cooperate Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has announced that all informal traders have been given the go ahead to operate during the 21 days lockdown. This includes spaza shops, hawkers and informal food traders in communities. Dlamini-Zuma alongside various ministers in the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) expanded on the latest revised lockdown regulations. South Africa has been under lockdown since March 26 in effort to curb […]

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Further Faster: The Road to Financial Freedom

The road to financial freedom is a marathon, not a sprint. Yet, in the world we live in one needs to have pace and endurance to go the distance. For students and graduates, running against the headwinds of life, a little help goes a long way. That’s why PPS has created Further Faster. Further Faster is a branded audio show available right here on yfm.co.za and the YFM App or […]

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