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"If murder is wrong, then the state should not murder people too," so says political analyst, Professor Steven Friedman. He was weighing in on the controversial issue of the death penalty, which some political parties like the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), the Freedom Front Plus and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) want reinstated in the country. YNews reached out to him to hear his views on what lessons South […]

The leader of ActionSA, Herman Mashaba, says he’s determined to see his party's councillor, Nasiphi Moya, become the new mayor of Tshwane. His comment follows DA councillor, Cilliers Brink's ousting as the capital city's Executive Mayor through an ANC-sponsored motion of no confidence.  The motion garnered 120 votes in favour of Brink's removal, with the ANC, ActionSA, and PA supporting it, while 87 other councillors voted against it. Mashaba has […]

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has downplayed the bottles of baby oil seized at the music mogul's home as 'bulk buying'. Police raided Diddy's homes in March and seized bottles of baby oil, lubricant and firearms, amongst other things. Rumours have been circulating that at least 1 000 bottles of baby oil were a form of a drug, known as 'liquid ecstasy'. It is alleged that the said drug […]

South Africa doesn't have an over-eating problem but the lack of access to nutritious food. This is according to dietician, Lindelwa Zimu, who says, this has led to an obesity problem that is becoming a concern in the country. According to experts, obesity has become one of the biggest health crises that people face globally and can lead to diseases like Type 2 diabetes and cancer. Speaking to YNews, Zimu […]

The woman whose remains were discovered beneath the rubble of a collapsed roof at Broadwalk Urban Village Complex in Midrand was a new mom. The baby boy’s whereabouts are still unknown, and one neighbour has said they are doing their best to locate him. The fatal blaze broke out on Heritage Day at the deceased woman’s apartment. According to her neighbours, the new mom was living with her partner and […]

Orlando Pirates head coach, Jose Riveiro, is not getting ahead of himself despite his side's impressive start to the 2024/25 season. The Buccaneers are currently on a nine-match unbeaten run, which has seen them conjure up seven wins and six clean sheets. That run has seen Pirates level at the top of the Betway Premiership standings alongside defending champion Mamelodi Sundowns, a place in next month's MTN8 final, and a […]

  Owner of the famous Bob Cuts Hair Salon, Geraldine Kganakga, says she's still reeling from the challenges presented by Covid-19. She was responding to the string of non-payment complaints levelled against her by some of her former employees. The entrepreneur is also accused of unfair labour practices. Kganakga says since 20202 - her business has not been able to function fully, leading to the closure of 20 out of […]

Convicted serial rapist, Nkosinathi Phakathi, has pleaded for the death penalty as his sentencing continues at the High Court sitting in Palm Ridge.  Phakati has been convicted of 148 charges, including kidnapping, robbery, and over 90 counts of rape, with most of his victims being innocent schoolgirls, with the youngest being just 12 years old.  His reign of terror lasted nine years, during which he posed as an electrician to […]

Renowned cultural expert, Professor Musa Xulu, says South Africans need to adopt a broader manner of thinking, in terms of celebrating Heritage Day. Professor Xulu says this day grants South Africans the opportunity to create good neighbourliness with other African countries, as they yearn to connect with locals. “There is a lot of our people who left when Shaka was king, and they are now found in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, […]

Springbok assistant coach, Daan Human, says the Boks owe it to the country and themselves to bounce back strongly when they face Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday. The Test at the Mbombela Stadium will decide the winner of the 2024 Rugby Championship after the Boks’ 29-28 defeat in Stantiago del Estero last weekend, and Human said they had a lot to work on this week. The Springboks, who are currently […]