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Safety and Security Professor at Tshwane University of Technology, Jacob Mofokeng, has expressed frustration over the growing trend of 'township enterprise extortion economy.' He says this phenomenon makes one question whether community policing forums and other members of the public are actually playing their role in curbing crime as it's not just the police's during to ensure law and order. Professor Mofokeng spoke to YNews following the recent brutal murders […]

Political analyst, Professor Siphamandla Zondi, says he doesn't believe the Democratic Alliance (DA) will act against Member of Parliament, Renaldo Gouws, over utterances he made on social media about 15 years ago. Gouws is under fire over a 2009 video, which social media users dug up soon after he was sworn-in as a Member of Parliament in which he talks about “reverse apartheid”. Alleged DA Racist, Renaldo Gouws, calling protesting […]

Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning prop, Vincent Koch, will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France in October last year. Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has named his matchday 23 that will be captained by flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and features four uncapped players. The Lions duo of Edwill van der Merwe […]

Political Analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says it is crucial for the IEC to publicly share the formula used to calculate the seat allocations in the provincial and national legislatures. Koma says this will enable the commission to show transparency and accountability in the administering of the hotly contested polls. The IEC has come under fire over the updated election results on their website. [MEDIA STATEMENT] Electoral Commission clarifies Elections Results […]

  Health experts have advised South Africans to be vigilant as cases of the Mpox disease (formerly known as Monkeypox) continue to increase in the country. The Health Department on Thursday announced that seven cases have been confirmed to date - with two of those who contracted the virus succumbing to it. The NICD's Dr Jacqueline Weyer says the highest risk to contract the disease is skin to skin contact. […]

Teddy Bear Foundation’s Director, Dr Shaheda Omar, says the presence of a father in a child’s life is important for raising thriving minors who can relate positively to others in society. Omar’s remarks come as the country celebrates Father’s Day and Youth Day. “Although both parents are important in a child’s life, the child learns best by observational theory. By observing how the significant adult male role model responds to […]

After weeks of negotiations, the 7th administration, under the Government of National Unity (GNU), has finally come together. Much to the disappointment of many, the ANC will be co-governing with the DA, the Freedom Front Plus, the IFP and the PA after it failed to secure majority of votes in last month’s elections for the first time in 30 years, securing 40% of the vote. While the Ts and Cs […]

  EFF Leader, Julius Malema, has denounced the Government of National Unity (GNU) as a grand coalition between the ANC and white monopoly capital.    Malema used his congratulatory speech to President Cyril Ramaphosa to tell him that history will judge him, and it will judge him harshly.    Ramaphosa will now preside over the 7th democratic administration, after MPs voted for him to lead South Africa again following one […]

  Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as the President of South Africa.    Ramaphosa squared off with the EFF’s Julius Malema for the country’s top position.    In a clean sweep, the 71-year-old secured 283 votes while Malema only managed to garner 44 votes.    Ramaphosa was re-elected to lead country during the first sitting of the National Assembly on Friday.    The ANC’s Thoko Didiza has been elected as […]

Amnesty International South Africa is urging the incoming government to prioritise the youth and human rights. The organisation made the call in its Youth Day statement, which is being observed in South Africa today. The organisation's Executive Director, Shenilla Mohamed, says the commemoration of the 1976 youth revolt against an oppressive government serves as a captivating reminder of the significance of safeguarding the freedom and rights of the youth, whom […]