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The SABC has put the brakes on a controversial AfriForum advert following its violation of the public broadcaster's editorial policy. The civil action group accused the public broadcaster of gross censorship following its decision not to air the radio ad, which called on donations to file a lawsuit against EFF leader, Julius Malema.The lawsuit is in an effort to ban the EFF and its supporters from singing the controversial "Kill […]

The value of volunteering as a form of learning for aspiring entrepreneurs cannot be overemphasised. As a chairperson and founder of an organisation dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs, this has become more and more apparent. I suggest we explore how volunteering can shape the minds and hearts of young people, nurturing their entrepreneurial spirit and paving the way for future success. Volunteering provides a platform for young entrepreneurs to gain […]

South Africa's 100m champion, Akani Simbine, did not hold back when asked what went wrong in Team South Africa's 4x100m relay final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest Hungary. In a repeat of the Tokyo Olympics two years ago, the relay squad crashed out again in the final on Saturday night. The team made up of Shaun Maswanganyi, Benjamin Richardson, Clarence Munyai and Simbine, suffered a case of de […]

As veteran artists took to the streets of Johannesburg on Friday against the Copyright Amendment Bill, a law they say will perpetuate their exploitation, young artists and performers were nowhere to be found. The legends demonstrated outside the Gauteng Legislature against the bill that if signed into law could see large foreign companies use their music without their consent. However, young heavyweights of the South African music industry have neglected […]

Disgraced doctor, Nandipha Magudumana, has conditionally granted a production company exclusive rights to tell her daring story. Magudumana was arrested in April, alongside her longtime lover Thabo Bester, for allegedly aiding the rapist and murderer escape from prison. In a statement through her lawyers, Magudumana revealed that she is aware of the productions being shot about her life. "I'd like to categorically state that if my voice or that of […]

Former US President, Donald Trump, maintains that there is no case against him. Trump is out on $200 000 bail, which is more than R383 million. He was briefly incarcerated at a Georgia jail on racketeering and conspiracy charges after handing himself over to authorities. The former President, who is accused of colluding with 18 other defendants to overturn the 2020 election result in the southern state, spent less than […]

World record holder, Wayde Van Niekerk's hopes of reaching the summit of world athletics once again were dashed on Thursday night as he finished last in the Men's 400m final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The Olympic record holder ran from the inside lane clocked a dismal time of 45.11, more than two seconds outside his world record of 43.03, while Jamaican athlete Antonio Watson stormed to […]

Human Rights Lawyers in Zimbabwe are calling on SADC leaders to ensure regional stability by forcing the Zimbabwean government to adhere to its constitution as well as the regional standard for elections. The call comes after the elections, which have been marred by delays, claims of intimidation and voter rigging, were extended by a day. YNews caught up with Human Rights Lawyer and Activist, Doug Coltart, who slammed the country's […]

Anti-crime activist, Yusuf Abramjee, has raised concern over the brazen nature of criminals, saying the easy access to guns and hiring of hitmen has exacerbated the situation. Abramjee's remarks follow the alleged hit on a prominent businessman in Rustenburg. Jabulani Gumbi was shot and killed in broad daylight at a popular coffee in Kock Street yesterday. A video of the incident, which has been widely shared on social media, shows […]

  Sedibeng police have rejected community claims about an alleged kidnapping/human trafficking incident in Kliprivier. They are urging members of the public against circulating unconfirmed reports on social media platforms. On Monday, authorities were notified of a mob justice incident at Rietspruit, where the owner of an Islamic Foundation, alleged that community members are accusing him of kidnapping children. It is understood that the children, aged between eight and 13, […]