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2025 in Review | GBVF crisis: A year of tragedy, outrage and calls for action

As gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) continued to dominate the headlines across the country, ordinary South Africans took a bold stand against the scourge. Growing public pressure compelled President Cyril Ramaphosa to respond, ultimately declaring GBVF a national disaster — a recognition of the scale and severity of the crisis, and a clear signal that all sectors of society must work together to protect women and children. National Protests and […]

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Warras murder case | Charges against second suspect withdrawn, other accused remains in custody

The case against one of the suspects linked to the murder of DJ and media personality Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock has been withdrawn, while the accused gunman will remain in custody until the new year. Victor Majola made his first appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Stock was shot multiple times on Reconciliation Day outside […]

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NETFLIX Bridgerton S4 2026

Dear gentle listeners… or should I say, gents of Jozi! We know love is in the air, but at Y, it’s also live and on-air! Welcome to Mjolo with Y — our very own coming-out season, where Nia Brown will find her ultimate suitor, all thanks to Netflix’s new Bridgerton’s Unmask true love season! · Nia Brown is stepping into her own Bridgerton story and unmasking true love with Mjolo […]

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2025 in Review | A glittering year for South African sport

2025 will long be remembered by sports fans across South Africa as a year of triumph and historic achievements. The country's flag was flown high by its teams as well as individual sportsmen and women across different codes. The Proteas, Bafana Bafana, and the Springboks all impressed under the guidance of coaches Shukri Conrad, Hugo Broos, and Rassie Erasmus. Bafana Bafana achieved the remarkable feat of qualifying for two major […]

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Building a home you can hear | Vuyo McGlad redefines Joburg’s live music scene

At just 26, Kwanda Tangweni — better known as Vuyo McGlad — is quietly reshaping how young South Africans experience music, culture, and community As the founder of NarowBi and Kids Love Jazz, McGlad has created spaces that feel less like events and more like living rooms: warm, intentional environments where jazz, poetry, fashion and conversation coexist without hierarchy or gatekeeping. "We start by asking: what do we want people […]

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DJ Warras remembered as family calls on South Africans to honour his legacy

The family of slain DJ and podcaster, Warras, has called on South Africans to honour his legacy by celebrating his life and the values he stood for. The funeral service of the former Y DJ, Warrick Stock, was held in Rosebank on Tuesday, following his tragic shooting in Johannesburg last week. Speaking at the service, DJ Warras’ sister, Nicole Stock-Mbatha, said her late brother belonged not only to his family, […]

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Minnie Dlamini rejects claims that she stole NLC funds

Media personality, Minenhle 'Minnie' Dlamini, has denied allegations that she stole money from the National Lottery Commission (NLC) in 2016, accusing the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of unfairly damaging her reputation. Dlamini is reportedly among several beneficiaries who received funding through the Mshandukani Foundation, a non-profit organisation implicated in the SIU’s investigation into the misuse of NLC funds. She says she was booked at the time for a professional engagement […]

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Tributes pour in for slain DJ Warras as family and colleagues honor his legacy

Family, friends and colleagues of slain media personality and former Y personality, DJ Warras, gathered in Sandton on Friday to celebrate his life, remembering him as a gifted broadcaster, devoted father and outspoken thinker whose voice resonated across social and cultural divides. Warras, whose real name was Warrick Stock, was shot and killed earlier this week in the Johannesburg CBD after being approached by three unknown men. Police say the […]

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2025 in Review | Mkhwanazi’s July 6 bombshell rewrote South Africa’s political landscape

  The 6th of July 2025 marked a turning point in South Africa's political landscape when KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, appeared before the nation in full military regalia and laid bare what he described as deep-rooted rot within the criminal justice system. Mkhwanazi ignited a political storm after placing several high-profile politicians and senior officials at the centre of the alleged corruption, including embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu (who […]

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Alleged holiday scammer to learn bail fate next week

Alleged vacation swindler, Premila Shunmugam, will find out next week whether she will be granted bail. The 57-year-old woman is accused of defrauding clients since 2006, with the most recent case involving more than R5 million under the pretense of operating a travel agency, Silver Touch Events and Travel. Prosecutor Chris Maruma told the Pretoria Magistrate's Court that the evidence against Shunmugam is overwhelming, suggesting she remain in custody at […]

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