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Social media have been abuzz following the news that former Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi, will be one of the judges at the prestigious Miss Universe Vietnam pageant. Tunzi, who many in Mzansi regard as the longest serving Miss Universe, will be at the 7th edition of the competition, which is set to take place tomorrow. The announcement of her joining the competition, was shared on a post on Instagram. […]

There's been mixed reaction to Pravin Gordhan's formidable decades of civil service. The 75-year-old politician passed away in hospital this morning after battling cancer. Gordhan retired from politics earlier this year, after having served in a number of government portfolios including Public Enterprises, National Treasury and Cogta. The ANC stalwart also served as the commissioner of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) from 1999 till 2009. While many have hailed […]

The introduction of South Africa’s two-pot pension system, which allows workers to withdraw a portion of their retirement savings annually, has sparked both concern and reflection on the country’s broader pension system, the glaring inequalities in its labour market and the hypocrisy of capital establishment. As of September 1, Alexander Forbes administrators reported withdrawal requests totaling just over R1 billion, with an estimated R270 million of that amount being paid […]

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper, Denis Onyango, is backing his teammate, Ronwen Williams, to win the prestigious Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or Awards. Onyango believes Williams can make history and become the first African to win the award since its inception in 2019. Senegal keeper, Édouard Mendy, came second behind Gianluigi Donnarumma three years ago. “It’s incredible and for a goalkeeper he has done an incredible job. It’s not easy for […]

The Psychological Society of South Africa's Shazia Ismail Mia says the situation award-winning veteran actress, Linda Sebezo, finds herself in sheds light on the intense social pressure that public figures face daily.  Mia describes it as a reminder that being in the public eye often means having personal choices scrutinised unfairly.  Sebezo has been a topic of discussion on digital platforms after a video of her buying groceries at Shoprite […]

It seems like there's no stopping music sensation, Tyla, as she racks up more awards. Congratulatory messages are still pouring for the Grammy award-winning music sensation after bagging yet another award - this time at the MTV's Video Music Awards for her viral song “Water” The 22-year-old walked away with the Best Afrobeats Award at the prestigious ceremony held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. She continues to […]

It seems Roman Cabanac's letter in which he is defending his controversial remarks was not enough to keep him on the job. Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has asked Roman Cabanac to consider resigning as the Chief of Staff. Steenhuisen has acknowledged that he could have done due diligence before hiring the controversial podcaster and says he's found his appointment destructing from the work of the department. "And I think you […]

Workers' union, the South African Cleaners, Security and Allied Workers Union (SacSaawu), has called on government to create jobs for the over 100 security guards, who have been camping outside the Gauteng Health Department office since April. The guards have been without work following the termination of their month-to-month contracts. They have been sleeping outside the building in protest against their dismissal and lack of severance pay by security companies […]

Pastor Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng's bail hearing at the Palm Ridge Magistrate Court concluded on Wednesday with a postponement, amidst dwindling support from his congregants.  The once-loyal flock of supporters, who had previously camped out in large numbers outside the court, was noticeably absent.  The pastor, who leads the Incredible Happenings Church in Katlehong, is accused of violently kidnapping his grandsons from a Mabopane Primary School while wielding a panga.  He […]

Rape survivors say knowing that perpetrators hardly get prosecuted for their crimes is one thing but knowing that cases also get dropped is a hard pill to swallow. The survivors were speaking to YNews, reacting to the news that more than 1 400 rape cases were withdrawn due to insufficient evidence in the 2023/24 financial year. This was divulged by police minister, Senzo Mchunu, in response to a question posed […]