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Hostel residents in the City of Johannesburg say they continue to live in unbearable conditions — despite repeated promises, official plans, and now a R500 million investment to refurbish five of the city's oldest hostels over the next three years. Many say they feel neglected, like an afterthought in the city’s broader housing plan. YNews joined Gauteng Human Settlements MEC, Tasneem Motara, and Johannesburg MMC, Mlungisi Mabaso, during their oversight […]

Proteas batter Ryan Rickelton may find himself at the top of the order when South Africa face long-time rivals Australia in their T20 International series, kicking off this Sunday. With Reeza Hendricks omitted from the squad, Rickelton is likely to open alongside rising star Lhuan-dre Pretorius. The series Down Under is one of three crucial assignments for the Proteas as they gear up for next year’s T20 World Cup. After […]

South African music sensation, Tyla, has scored two nominations at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The 23-year-old is nominated in the Best Choreography and Best Afrobeats categories for her hit single Push 2 Start, continuing her global rise and spotlighting African music on the world stage. Last year, the Grammy Award winner made history as the first African artist to be nominated and win a VMA. Leading the […]

Ten law enforcement officers accused of stealing during a high-profile raid in Edenvale are expected back in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court today as their bail application continues. The accused, six members of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) and four South African Police Service (SAPS) officers, were arrested earlier this week following an investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). They face charges of theft after allegedly pocketing illicit […]

A 42-year-old man accused of impersonating former Hawks head Lieutenant General, Godfrey Lebeya, will remain in custody until next week, when the court is expected to decide on his bail application. Thabo Theletsane, who was arrested in May, allegedly extorted approximately R100,000 from a businessman in 2024 by claiming that his phone had been hacked. He reportedly contacted the victim via WhatsApp, using Lebeya’s image as his profile picture. According […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s decision upholding a ruling that Kenny Kunene’s reference to Julius Malema as a “cockroach” amounts to hate speech. Kunene approached the court for leave to appeal a ruling by the Equality Court, which found that the language used by the suspended Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy leader, violated the Equality Act. The controversial remark was made in November 2021 during […]

Orlando Pirates head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, says he is hoping that young starlet, Relebohile Mofokeng, will stay at the club ahead of the new league season. The 20 year old from the Vaal has emerged as one of the leading talents in South African football and his rise has even seen him break into the Bafana Bafana setup. Recently, Mofokeng has been strongly linked with a move to Israel and […]

  The arrest of a 37-year-old man accused of using Tinder to lure women to his home in Eersterust, Pretoria, has reignited fears over the safety of online dating platforms. The man was arrested on Monday in Mentz Village, Limpopo. He is allegedly linked to more than 10 cases of rape and murder across Gauteng. In the latest case, he allegedly raped and killed a woman, burying her in a […]

Education and gender activist, Dimakatso Khalo-Mudau, says the recent bullying incidents in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape underscore the urgent need for collective and sustained action. Khalo-Mudau argues that while anti-bullying policies exist, they often fall short without proper enforcement and active community involvement. "Teachers are constrained by regulations, and parental participation is often minimal," she said. Her comments follow the court appearance of a learner from Thuto-Lesedi Secondary School […]

The Progressive Forces of South Africa (PFSA), an anti-migrant organisation, has warned that allowing the burial of late former Zambian president Edgar Lungu in South Africa could set a dangerous precedent, potentially turning the country into a haven for those fleeing legal accountability. The matter returned to the High Court in Pretoria today, where the Zambian government and Lungu’s family remain locked in a legal dispute over where the former […]