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Record 2.6 million special votes approved ahead of elections

With just three weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has approved a record 2.65 million special vote applications,  a 131% increase from the previous local government elections in 2021. IEC Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, revealed the figures during a briefing on Wednesday as the commission ramps up preparations for the 4 November elections. The special vote application period […]

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‘Blood of young people cannot continue to flow in the streets’, says ANCYL after Katlehong shooting

The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) says the continued killing of young people is an intolerable tragedy after some of its members were gunned down in Katlehong last night. A group of young people, with the youngest victim aged 12, came under a hail of bullets while walking home from the memorial service of ANC member, Jeanette Magugu, who was brutally shot and killed outside her home in Katlehong, […]

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Aussies put Proteas to the sword in Durban Test

Australia's disciplined bowling attack sealed a dominant 214-run victory over South Africa on Day 5 of the Test in Durban, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series. The visitors laid their foundation for their victory earlier in the match, with Matt Renshaw producing a career-best Test knock of 190 to propel Australia to 390. South Africa responded with 284, anchored by resilient knocks from […]

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YNews Elections Build-up | Youth demand action, not promises

With local government elections fast approaching, some young people in Tshwane are sending a clear message to politicians, that they are tired of promises that sound good on the campaign trail but fail to translate into meaningful change in their communities. More than 29 million South Africans are registered to vote in the upcoming elections, representing about 62% of the eligible voting population. While some young voters remain cautiously optimistic […]

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Power crisis forces some Johannesburg inner-city residents to move

A Johannesburg inner-city resident says she is being forced to relocate from her home after surviving six weeks without electricity in the inner city. Sindiswa Hlela, who lives at the Colosseum building in Marshalltown, says the decision to move was unplanned, leaving her without the financial means to cover the unexpected expense. Speaking to YNews on Tuesday, Hlela said living in Johannesburg's inner city has initially been a matter of […]

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‘Super’ El Niño warning | 8 ways extreme heat could hit your pocket

South Africans could face more than scorching temperatures this summer, as a potentially powerful El Niño event raises concerns about costly damage to homes, vehicles and household equipment. The phenomenon is expected to intensify towards the end of 2026 and into early 2027, with temperatures potentially reaching one and three degrees Celsius above average in parts of the country. This could increase the risk of heatwaves, prolonged drought and devastating […]

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Diddy hospitalised after head injury in prison

American music mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs, has reportedly been hospitalised after suffering a head injury while in prison in New Jersey, United States. The 56-year-old was reportedly taken by ambulance from the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix to a nearby hospital. His injury has however been described as non-life-threatening, while his lawyers say they are working to establish what happened. Combs is currently serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted […]

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Proteas face mountain in Test against Australia

The Proteas need 319 runs with just six wickets in hand heading into the final day of the first Test against Australia in Durban. Australia asserted their dominance over their hosts at the end of Day 4, needing just six more wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series. Resuming at 33/0 after bad light brought a premature end to Day 3, Australia […]

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Alleged pastor’s rape, infant murder case postponed

A case that has left Atteridgeville reeling has taken another turn, with a self-proclaimed pastor and his two alleged wives facing a string of serious charges linked to the rape of a 43-year-old woman and the murder of her four-month-old baby. The trio appeared together for the first time at the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, with proceedings postponed to Friday, 16 October. Thirty-six-year-old, Caiphus Mkhawana, was arrested on Saturday […]

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