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Dr Nandipha Magudumana's bail application has been reserved for next week Tuesday, the same day her lover Thabo Bester is set to make his second court appearance. Magudumana's lawyer, advocate Frans Dlamini, told the court that they could not proceed with the application today due to alleged crucial evidence that has since surfaced. "Because of the importance of that particular information, she is also looking at the possibility of exploring […]

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, is on a mission to make his province the hub of South Africa's biggest sporting events. Gauteng will host this year's Nedbank Cup semi-final between Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United at the Loftus Versveld Stadium in Tshwane on May 27. Over the past few years, Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, has been the preferred venue for most of the PSL cup finals. “Gauteng is ready to […]

It's set to be another tough day for Senzo Meyiwa's friend, Mthokozisi Thwala, when he returns to the witness stand in the high court in Pretoria today. Yesterday, day five of his cross-examination in the Meyiwa murder trial ended with the defence accusing him of evading questions. Defence advocate, Charles Mnisi, had kicked off the session determined to poke holes in Thwala’s testimony. He went for the kill when the […]

Fans of one of South Africa's leading rappers, Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, have taken to social media demanding justice for the slain musician. The call marks three months since AKA was killed in cold blood together with his friend, chef and entrepreneur Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane. The two were shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban while walking to their car. Despite Police Minister Bheki Cele's assertions in late February and early […]

South Africans continue to pay homage to the late former Mamelodi Sundowns Public Relations Officer, Alex Shakoane. In a statement, the ANC describes Shakoane as a PR genius who served as the voice and face of Sundowns for many years. The party also credits him for turning the club into a household name and a powerful brand. Goldfinger, as he was fondly known, was Sundowns’ Supporter Mobilising Manager at the […]

  Eskom board chairperson, Mpho Makwana has told Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) that some of Andre de Ruyter's corruption claims were misleading the public. Makwana is among the Eskom executives appearing before Scopa to give their account on the graft claims made by the power utility's former CEO. The board is appearing a day after the law enforcement agencies including the Hawks and the SIU had their […]

Metalworkers' union, Numsa, is accusing steel company, Scaw Metals, of exploiting Black workers. Numsa Ekurhuleni Secretary, Thembile Livi, made the damning claims in an exclusive interview with YNews. Livi also accused the company's CEO Doron Barnes of not adhering to the country's transformation laws. He alleges that the company's top management is actively trying to purge NUMSA members from the company. "The company is bashing our members, dismissing our shop […]

Political analyst, Dr Sam Koma, says the rolling blackouts currently gripping South Africa, if not adequately tackled, will come back to bite government during next year's national elections. Koma was reacting to Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan's decision to appeal a high court ruling, which gave him 60 days to ensure that there is sufficient energy supply for public hospitals, schools and police stations. The court also found that government failed to remedy the issue […]

Hawks boss, Godfrey Lebeya, says Andre de Ruyter, only reported Eskom corruption allegations for the first time to law enforcement officials a day before he appeared in Parliament last month. Lebeya is among the high-ranking officials from law enforcement agencies giving their account on the former Eskom CEO's damning assertions. De Ruyter left Members of Parliament defeated on the 26 of April when he refused to divulge the information on […]