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uMkhonto weSizwe Party is celebrating its landmark victory at the Electoral Court, describing the feat as a chance for South Africa to return to former President Jacob Zuma's radical transformation agenda. Yesterday, the court set aside the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) decision to bar Zuma from running for public office in the May 29 provincial and national elections. Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlela, spoke to YNews soon after the historic win. […]

The Gauteng Social Development Department is urging patience from Non-Profit Organisations as it finalises its 2024/25 budget. The call for calm comes amid the pending shutdown of Epworth Children’s Home in Germiston. The provincial Social Development Department has yet to decide whether it will allocate funds to some NPOs, including the once thriving home for vulnerable and abused children. After months of failing to secure funding from the department due […]

Young dads in Johannesburg have hailed the OKY app as a vital resource, helping them better understand their daughters' menstrual health. The fathers were speaking at the launch of South Africa’s newest period tracking app, Oky South Africa, aimed at empowering young girls with period health information. The app was created through a unique partnership between UNICEF and loveLife, with the added support of the Department of Basic Education. Silas […]

The state has confirmed that a second accused will be added in the bribery case against former National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The embattled former Parliament Speaker was granted R50 000 bail in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court today after handing herself over at the Lyttelton Police Station. Her husband, who is also a former Defence Minister, Charles Nqakula, and the country's former Deputy President, Baleka Mbete, were among some of […]

Former National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s friends and relatives have arrived at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court in a show of support - ahead of her bail application. Her husband, Charles Nqakula, seemed calm and collected as he arrived at court. His embattled wife faces one corruption count and 12 corruption charges involving over R4 million in bribes allegedly solicited from a contractor between 2017 and 2019 while she was Defence […]

Young people in the country's capital city of Pretoria say they agree that older job seekers should not be sidelined by government. They spoke to YNews at the back of Rise Mzansi demonstrations outside the Department of Labour in Pretoria, calling for an end to unfair labour practices. The young people agree with the new kid on the political block and say their parents and siblings can no longer afford […]

Proteas Women seamer, Tumi Sekhukhune, has underscored the team's motivation to build momentum and secure a convincing series victory against the challenges posed by subcontinental teams in spin-friendly conditions ahead of the T20 International (T20I) finale versus Sri Lanka in East London. Sekhukhune addressed the media during a pre-match press conference, highlighting the team’s ambitions in T20 cricket, particularly with the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup edging closer and […]

Students at Damelin College say they’re concerned they won’t get their money back amid ongoing setbacks at the institution. They claim they learnt from the media over the pending shutdown of their institution and three of its sister colleges. Last week, the Department of Higher Education announced it would be deregistering Damelin College, CityVarsity, Lyceum and Icesa for non-compliance. Now, thousands of students at the private colleges across the country […]

In a tragic incident that shook the community of Pietermaritzburg, in KwaZulu-Natal, the haunting reality of domestic violence reared its ugly head once again on the 13th of May last year. Ian Rawlins's fit of rage claimed the life of his ex-wife, Delana Carmen Rawlins, a popular gospel singer. Rawlin shot his wife, in the picture below, at least 12 times. This traumatic incident has resulted in a shattered family […]