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  The High Court in Pretoria has ruled that the late former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, must be repatriated and buried in Zambia. The ruling follows a lengthy legal dispute between the Zambian government and the Lungu family, who had sought to bury him in South Africa, where he spent significant time receiving medical treatment and visiting family. Lungu passed away in a South African hospital in June, shortly before […]

Legal Resources Centre’s advocate, Sheldon Magardie, says while the proposed Marriage Bill [B43-2023] aims to make marriage laws fairer and more equal for all South Africans, it remains to be seen whether it will achieve its goals in practice. Magardie’s comments come amid growing public debate, with some social media users questioning the Bill’s blanket approach and whether it will eventually include provisions for cohabiting couples. Combining all types of […]

The family of four-year-old Nada Jane Challita, who was brutally murdered, say they remain hopeful that justice will finally be served for their child. Their statement comes as Amber Lee Hughes, a self-confessed child killer, awaits judgment later this month following the conclusion of closing arguments in the high-profile rape and murder trial at the Johannesburg High Court. Hughes, a 25-year-old former preschool teacher, admitted to drowning the toddler, who […]

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been hit with yet another delay, this time over funding disputes surrounding a Section 174 application. At the centre of the latest disruption is Legal Aid South Africa’s unwillingness to fully fund the month-long preparation requested by some of the defence lawyers. The public defender argues that it cannot justify the additional cost, although it has not opposed the application itself in principle. Advocate […]

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has officially announced the nominees for the 18th edition of the South African Sport Awards, which will take place on 24 August, in Rustenburg. The event, held under the theme "Celebrating Sporting Excellence' will honour standout performances across 19 categories, covering achievements from 1 January to 31 December 2024. The coveted Sport Star of the Year award pits Olympic medalists Akani Simbine […]

  Calls are growing for the Open Chats podcast to be cancelled, following outrage over controversial and degrading remarks about the coloured community. In a recent episode, the four hosts described coloured people as “crazy” and made inflammatory claims suggesting incest is common within the community. The episode went viral—sparking widespread condemnation from the public, activists, media personalities, and community leaders, who say the comments reinforce dangerous racial stereotypes. The […]

Legal and Governance analyst, Leo Maphosa, has acknowledged the validity of concerns raised by several Members of Parliament (MPs) regarding the impartiality of Soviet Lekganyane as chairperson of the ad hoc committee. Maphosa suggests that these concerns highlight a broader issue: how can the public have confidence in the fairness of an investigation that could potentially implicate those in positions of power? Lekganyane, an African National Congress (ANC) MP, was […]

36-year-old alleged Tinder rapist and killer, Helder Isidro, will remain behind bars for nearly three months as police investigate his suspected involvement in a string of rapes and murders in Pretoria. Isidro made a brief appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates Court today, where he abandoned his bail application. He faces charges including murder, rape, and defeating the ends of justice following his arrest on Monday. He’s accused of using a […]

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 […]