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Legal commentators have raised concern over security lapses at the country's courts following the killing of a man at the Wynberg Magistrate's Court this week. South Africans were left in utter disbelief after posts of the heinous crime went viral on social media, showing the slumped body of the victim in a bench outside a courtroom. According to reports, an unkown person managed to enter the court building with a […]

Last week’s announcement of a 30% reciprocal tariff on South African imports by the US sent shockwaves through global markets. Here at home, it’s shaking investor confidence and rattling supply chains. Renewable energy is particularly exposed. But while short-term disruption is real, this moment may also be a turning point: one that compels South Africa to localise, innovate, and adapt for long-term resilience and strength. South Africa’s clean energy growth […]

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has rejected as false, claims that it deployed soldiers to a protest, demanding justice for little Cwecwe who was raped in Matatiele last year. According to the military, the soldiers seen at the protest were in the area on border safeguarding duties. "We will like to express sincere regret regarding the incident where our soldiers were seen during the march against gender-based violence […]

Cassie Ventura is set to face her alleged abuser and ex-lover, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, when she bravely takes the stand in the mogul's sex trafficking trial next month. While Diddy's other alleged victims have requested that their identities be protected when testifying, the 37-year-old won't be hiding and will be using her full name. Cassie is the first victim to make public allegations against the 55 -year-old in 2023. She […]

The deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members in Matatiele marred the Eastern Cape leg of the justice for Cwecwe protests. As a result, the EFF has written to the Speaker of the National Assembly demanding answers for the move, while ActionSA directly asked the Defence Ministry to account. Ordinary South Africans have also slammed the decision, saying it brings back horrible memories of the COVID-19 lockdown […]

Orlando Pirates skipper, Innocent Maela, is insisting that the players are staying focused as they prepare to take on MC Alger in their CAF Champions League quarterfinal's second leg at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Buccaneers hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg in Algeria but have since been rocked by the news that their head coach, Jose Riveiro, will leave the club at the end of the […]

Miss South Africa Chief Executive Officer, Stephanie Weil, says the crowning of Mia le Roux as Miss South Africa 2024 served as reminder of the importance of education around inclusivity. Weil spoke to Y's breakfast team, The Way Up, about the new changes to the 2025 Miss SA competition requirements. Le Roux made history last year by becoming the first hearing-impaired Miss South Africa. A huge part of the 28-year-old's reign has […]

The Billboard Best Female Rappers of All Time list has caused controversy on social media, with some questioning how Nicky Minaj got the top spot. The list also features old school rappers including Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Salt-N-Pepa, Lil Kim. It was compiled through a ranking system based on the rappers' body of work, Billboard stats, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAAA) achievements and certifications, cultural […]

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, says while the Government of National Unity (GNU) may survive the ongoing budget impasse, it will never be whole again. His words cut through the tension, suggesting that the rift caused by the passing of the contentious 2025/26 Fiscal Framework in Parliament last week will leave lasting scars for the coalition. South Africans could possibly see VAT increase by 0.5% on the 1st of next month, […]

Some South Africans are calling for Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's head due to his alleged poor handling of the Cwecwe rape case. Anger swirled among South Africans over the weekend following allegations that Bergview Principal Jaco Pieterse's DNA sample is not among the three the police had said they had taken. Pieterse is the principal of the school in Matatiele, where Cwecwe is believed to have been raped in October last year. […]