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‘Action, not promises’ as pressure mounts over GBVF crisis

Calls for action rather than more promises are mounting after President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a four-part action plan aimed at tackling South Africa’s gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) crisis. The discovery of 12 women’s bodies in Gauteng over the past two months has prompted the President to announce measures. Eleven of the bodies were discovered in parts of Ekurhuleni, while another was found at a dam in Soweto. Addressing the […]

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Mosimane hails Amajita COSAFA victory

Bafana Bafana head coach, Pitso Mosimane, has heaped praised on, Raymond Mdaka, and South Africa’s U20 setup after Amajita successfully defended their COSAFA title with a 2-1 victory over hosts Mozambique in Maputo on Sunday. Oarabile Booysen opened the scoring for South Africa before Mozambique equalised shortly afterwards. Kaizer Chiefs forward, Steven Mendes, restored Amajita's lead from the penalty spot in the second half to secure the trophy. Mendes also […]

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Madlanga Commission | Sibanyoni grilled over R900K deal and Ntuli payments

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has scrutinised a trail of payments between, Dr Tengane Ntuli and taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, as questions mount over their business dealings linked to the Moloto Road Construction project. Financial records presented to the commission show that Ntuli paid R100,000 into Sibanyoni’s account in July 2021, shortly after what Sibanyoni described as their first meeting. Sibanyoni, who continued his testimony on Tuesday, maintains that […]

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YNews Elections Build-up | First-time Joburg voters call for greater transparency ahead of local elections

Some first-time voters in Johannesburg say they remain unclear about who is contesting in their communities ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, raising concerns about transparency and engagement with young voters. YNews took to the streets of Johannesburg on Tuesday to hear from young and first time voters about what they expect from those seeking to represent them. With political parties announcing their candidates for the November polls, young […]

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Gauteng e-Panic Button faces scrutiny over data security

Gauteng's e-Panic Button is facing mounting scrutiny over the security of highly sensitive personal information submitted by users on the platform. The e-Panic Button allows Gauteng residents to request assistance during criminal incidents, medical emergencies, gender-based violence incidents and fires. But with residents relying on the platform during some of their most vulnerable moments, concerns are mounting over whether the sensitive information they provided has been adequately protected. The Gauteng […]

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Rape charges a ploy to force me out of SAPS: Sibiya

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, says the rape and trafficking charges against him are part of a ploy to force him out of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The 59-year-old, who is facing the charges in court, maintains that he is being targeted and has denied the allegations against him. Sibiya appeared in the Randburg Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where he applied for R20 000 bail. The state […]

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Conrad names preliminary Test squad to face Australia

The South Africa Men’s selection panel has named a preliminary 18-player squad for the first Test against Australia, scheduled to take place from 9 to 13 October at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. Dolphins batter, Marques Ackerman, is the only uncapped player in the squad, earning his maiden Test call-up following an impressive run of form for South Africa 'A'. The 30-year-old has scored more than 1,000 runs in his last […]

todaySeptember 28, 2026 74

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Madlanga Commission | Khan faces criminal charges as Sindane WhatsApp evidence comes under scrutiny

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has placed two high-profile figures under scrutiny, with former Crime Intelligence deputy boss, Feroz Khan, facing criminal charges for allegedly failing to comply with a subpoena, while WhatsApp evidence has raised questions about Mpumalanga taxi boss, Oupa "Bafana" Sindane. Khan’s legal team appeared before the commission on Monday without him, despite the inquiry having made provision for him to testify virtually. Commissioners rejected another request […]

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‘I was raped while intoxicated and denied help by SAPS,’ survivor tells GBVF inquiry

A survivor has told a joint Chapter 9 institutions inquiry into gender-based violence and femicide that she was denied assistance by the South African Police Service (SAPS) after allegedly being raped while under the influence of alcohol. Her account is among several submissions highlighting alleged systemic failures in South Africa's criminal justice system response to GBVF. Speaking during the inquiry in Johannesburg, South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) representative, Thokozani […]

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