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"Severe negative effects to contraceptives, depends on the risk profile of the patient," says Dr Sivuyisiwe Jekwa, who works for the Keready health programme. Dr Jekwa was weighing in on the shocking news of content creator, Chelsey Painter Davis, who recently went viral on social media after she revealed that birth control made her blind.   Speaking to YNews, Jekwa says there's no one method of birth control that's suitable […]

Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has expressed his lack of confidence in the current leadership of the South African Football Association (SAFA) where Danny Jordaan sits at the helm. The new Minister has seemingly hit the ground running. He says he's on a mission to clean house and has emphasised that SAFA will not be the exception. Earlier this year, the SAFA offices were raided by the Hawks amid fraud and […]

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says while there is no justification for doctors and nurses to mistreat patients, the conditions they work under cannot be ignored. The medical association was reacting to Tom London's viral video which has caused a stir online, with members of the public sharing the same sentiments. The former broadcaster posted a video on Facebook exposing the rot at the Helen Joseph Hospital, including infrastructural […]

The Springbok side that will face Argentina on Saturday evening will look much different to the side that beat the All Blacks in Cape Town last week Saturday. Coach, Rassie Erasmus, says they will look to employ a split-squad system for the home-and-away Rugby Championship clashes with Los Pumas. Following the 18-12 victory over the All Blacks at the DHL Stadium in round four of the tournament, Erasmus told the […]

In a YNews exclusive - South African musician, Kwetsa, has taken some time to pay his heartfelt respect to American rapper, Rich Homie Quan, who passed on at the age of 34 at his home last night. A 911 call made by his partner has surfaced, where she reveals that the rapper had been sitting on their couch since the previous night and had not moved. Sounding petrified, Quan's girlfriend […]

Legendary Kwaito musician Sandile Ngwenya, affectionately known as Mapaputsi, has passed on at the age of 45. Mapaputsi’s management has confirmed his death today, saying that he succumbed to a year-long illness, which he succumbed to in hospital. Mapaputsi’s family had asked for privacy during the time of his hospitalisation after the "Manga Manga" hitmaker fell ill towards the end of last year. Last month, the seemingly better musician shared […]

DJ Fresh has issued his first-ever public apology for the heartache and embarrassment he caused his late ex-wife, Thabiso Sikwane.  At her funeral service in Pretoria on Friday, the DJ paid tribute to the mother of his children.  Speaking from the heart, Fresh, born Thato Sikwane, described Thabiso as a devoted wife and mother who relentlessly refused to give up on him. [ON AIR] Family, Friends and colleagues have gathered […]

Some South Africans say the banning of the president yamaBhinca, Ngizwe Mchunu, from travelling on FlySafair airlines is justified. Mchunu has been in the spotlight over his spat with a flight attendant in August. In a viral video, Mchunu and a group of men are heard chanting traditional Zulu slogans, sparking complaints from some passengers. Mchunu is also seen yelling at a flight attendant, telling her that it is tradition […]

Canan Moodie and Jaden Hendrikse will make their first appearances for the Springboks since the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday, while double RWC winners, Willie le Roux and Lukhanyo Am, also return to the match-23 to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship in Cape Town. Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, recalled the quartet to the side, which shows seven changes, two of which are positional to the starting 15 […]

Social media has been on a frenzy today after reports surfaced that Springbok heartthrob, Makazole Mapimpi, is allegedly married, and the couple are anticipating the birth of their child. Here's the post that started the meltdown... Makazole Mapimpi's wife is due to give birth any day which is why he has not linked up with the Springboks this week. Family always so important for this team so never an option […]