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‘The truth will prevail’: Jub Jub denies charges in e-hailing driver case

Media personality, Molemo 'Jub Jub' Maarohanye, has denied allegations that he pointed a firearm at an e-hailing driver, insisting that no weapon was aimed at anyone during the incident. Jub Jub addressed the media outside the Germiston Magistrate's Court, where he rejected claims that he kidnapped an e-hailing driver and unlawfully discharged a firearm in public. The television star, who is out on R5,000 bail, was arrested on charges of […]

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RYSE Youth Month | How GUESSWHOSHOTME is capturing a generation through photography

At just 24, Soweto-based photographer, Tumiso Misapitso, professionally known as GUESSWHOSHOTME, is using his lens to tell powerful stories of fashion, identity, culture, and memory. His journey into photography began during one of the most difficult periods of his life after dropping out of college. "Photography became a form of healing for me. It gave me a way to process my emotions, express myself without words, and find beauty even […]

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Recess is back on The Glow Up

Forget sitting at home scrolling your phone all holiday long. How about spending your school break on-air with Karen on The Glow Up? Recess is back, and Y is looking for high school students to speak up, join the conversation and handle the playlist on Y. If you're between 14 and 18 and based in Gauteng, head to YWorld.co.za, tell us why you should be chosen and hashtag #RecessOnTheGlowUp. Your […]

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Home Affairs extends operating hours for IEC voter registration weekend

The Department of Home Affairs has urged South Africans to take advantage of the Voter Registration Weekend after announcing the extension of operating hours nationwide, saying there is "no excuse" for citizens not to register ahead of the Electoral Commission’s registration drive on 20 and 21 June. The Department says its offices will be open from 8am until 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday to assist eligible citizens in obtaining […]

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Madlanga Commission | Senona cleared of Nangy torture charges in SAPS disciplinary probe

Suspended KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Hawks head, Major-General Lesetja Senona, has been cleared of all charges linked to the alleged kidnapping and torture of suspected Mozambican kidnapping kingpin, Esmael Nangy, following an internal South African Police Service (SAPS) disciplinary process. The internal probe, which also involved four other senior SAPS officers, arose from allegation of kidnapping, assault and theft in the Nangy matter. SAPS confirmed that, after a comprehensive disciplinary process and […]

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Bavuma relishing WTC title defence

Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma, says he is looking forward to South Africa hosting come of cricket’s biggest nations towards the end of the year as the Proteas begin the defence of their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title. Australia are set to tour South Africa in October, followed by Bangladesh in November and England later. Speaking at an event in Alexandra to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Temba Bavuma […]

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Communication breakdown delays sentencing in Nada-Jane Challita murder case

A communication breakdown within the Johannesburg High Court has led to yet another delay in the sentencing proceedings of convicted child rapist and murderer, Amber-Lee Hughes, prolonging the Challita family's wait for justice. Sentencing proceedings were expected to resume on Friday, with Nada-Jane Challita's father, Ellie Challita, due to take the stand as evidence in aggravation of sentence continued. However, the matter could not proceed after it emerged that dates […]

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Malema’s support for Zuma-Sambudla fuels EFF speculation

Speculation is mounting that expelled uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) member, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, could find a new political home in the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The speculation follows a message of support from EFF leader, Julius Malema, who said he knows Zuma-Sambudla is strong and will overcome the challenges following her expulsion from her father's party. Zuma-Sambudla and former MK Party national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, were expelled with immediate effect. The […]

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IEC employs over 22,000 young people ahead of registration weekend

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it has employed over 22 500 young people as it prepares for the nationwide voter registration weekend on the 20 and 21 June. Eligible voters will be able to update their details ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The commission says,71% of its 48 212 staff members are women. IEC CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says more than 34 000 of those employed are […]

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Parliament’s impeachment committee to oppose Ramaphosa bid to halt Phala Phala inquiry

The parliamentary committee tasked with investigating whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the Phala Phala scandal has resolved to oppose his urgent court application to halt its work. The decision follows an urgent virtual meeting on Wednesday, where members agreed the Section 89 Impeachment Committee has a constitutional obligation to continue its inquiry despite the President's legal challenge. Committee chairperson, Makashule Gana, said the prevailing view was that […]

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