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The planned march by disgruntled University of Pretoria workers was abruptly called off yesterday after the workers and the police failed to reach an agreement on the picketing route. The workers have been on strike for nearly a month now, demanding an improved wage. They’ve expressed their concern that the university may use any small reason to fire them, following its decision to approach the courts for an interdict on […]

Taxi association, Santaco, says taxis in Ekurhuleni will be operating as normal on Friday morning. 📢UPDATE 📢 All taxi operations in Ekurhuleni will resume normally from tomorrow morning. SANTACO Ekurhuleni wishes to apologize again to all commuters who were left stranded today. https://t.co/qgdQyUG7mp — SANTACO (@SA_Taxis) March 7, 2024 The organisation changed tune a few hours after it informed YNews that operations will remain suspended after its talks with government […]

Following his dramatic eviction from Big Brother Mzansi, Mishack "Mich" Mazibuko took to social media and thanked his supporters for their unwavering love and encouragement. Emphasising the importance of his dedicated fanbase throughout his journey on the show, the 23-year-old said their belief in him has given him the courage to face whatever life throws his way with grace and resilience. Mich's eviction came as a shock to many viewers, […]

Political economist, Lebohang Pheko, says the party first, family second notion needs to be interrogated. Pheko says misogyny should not be allowed to thrive in the workplace, especially under the guise of it being rules that allow men to excel, while hindering women. She was responding to questions on whether the EFF's work environment is conducive for women to thrive in following Julius Malema's response to the controversy over Naledi […]

A patriotic citizen stood up against the staff members of the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria for neglecting a dying patient, In a video making the rounds on social media, a 28-year-old male patient can be seen laying on the passage floor, while another woman keeps reprimanding and demanding that the nurses attend to the man who seemed to be running out of breath.  The patient subsequently passed away. […]

The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is urging women who are battling mental health challenges to reach out for help before it's too late. The organisation has expressed concern over maternal violence that has rocked the country in recent times. In one of the tragic incidents that had South Africans devastated, an Eastern Cape woman killed her three children and then hanged herself. She was apparently found by a debt collector […]

Students in and around Johannesburg gathered for a night vigil in honour of slain University of Johannesburg student, Nkosingiphile Nxumalo. The second-year BCOM accounting student was shot and killed in a crossfire in Braamfontein last week. The 18-year-old Nxumalo lost his life in broad daylight when unknown gunmen opened fire on occupants of a black BMW believed to be taxi bosses outside the Wits Art Museum. Another student is said […]

The family of kidnapped and murdered Soweto toddler, Keeya Mbulawa, say they’re shocked that she was almost taken by someone she regarded as her aunt. The four-year-old died in hospital in January after being stuffed in a suitcase with her hands and feet tied. Her mouth was covered allegedly after being drugged by her neighbour. It’s alleged that 34-year-old Nonhle Matsebula lured Keeya into the suitcase with sweets, while playing […]

Labour federation, Saftu, has reiterated its stance on the National Minimum Wage (NMW), saying while it sets a standard for employers - it not a living pay. Last month, the federation expressed its dissatisfaction with the NMW when the Department of Employment and Labour announced that it will increase to R27.58 per hour from this month, up from R25.42 in 2023. It called for it to be set at a […]

CEO of Inkunzi Wealth Group, Owen Nkomo, has advised young people to seek advice should they consider tapping into their retirement savings earlier. South Africans will, from the beginning of September, be able to get a portion of money from their savings due to the upcoming two-pot retirement system. The system seeks to assist workers who might be in need of urgent financial assistance,  among others. However, Nkomo, who is […]