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Madlanga Commission | Video and chats link Matlala to alleged cocaine supply to van Wyk

The Madlanga Commission has heard evidence of a video reportedly sent by alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, had sent to Medicare24 CEO, Michael 'Mike' van Wyk, of six cocaine bricks. Proceedings continued on Monday with evidence against van Wyk after he failed to testify, allegedly due to a panic attack that led to his admission to Jacaranda Hospital's psychiatric ward over the weekend. The cocaine bricks, branded with the […]

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IEC announces second voter registration weekend after youth dominate turnout

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a second voter registration weekend, set for 1 and 2 August, following a strong turnout by young South Africans during the latest registration drive ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Close to 3 million voter registrations were recorded nationwide over the weekend of 20 and 21 June, which the IEC says reflects growing enthusiasm among young people to participate in elections.  IEC chief, […]

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Kolisi backs Bafana to deliver against South Korea

Back to back Rugby World Cup winning Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, is backing Bafana Bafana to produce a statement performance when they take on South Korea in their final group match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday morning in Monterrey. Bafana will meet the Asians in a must-win clash if they are to make history and reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time. […]

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More than R600m allocated for security ahead of 30 June protests

Government says more than R600 million will be required to secure the country during the planned nationwide demonstrations on 30 June, as authorities step up preparations amid growing tensions over illegal immigration. Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia and Defence Minister Angie Motshekga, briefed the media on Monday at the Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS) head office in Parktown following a high-level security meeting to assess risks and coordinate law […]

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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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