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  As the festive season nears, the Department of Agriculture says it is working to ensure that there is no shortage of poultry products in the country. This as the deadly Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to wreak havoc in the poultry industry, leading to over seven million chickens being culled. Minister Thoko Didiza says she has decided to allow the import of poultry products into the country amid […]

Political analyst, Dr Sam Koma says it remains to be seen whether advocate Kholeka Gcaleka will be able to uphold her constitutional mandate without fear or prejudice.   Gcaleka is well on her way to becoming the youngest public protector in the country's history after 244 Members of Parliament (MPs) endorsed her for the position, while 12 of them voted against the motion.   Gcaleka, who awaits the appointment of […]

Rights group, OUTA, wants the Minister of Higher Education, Dr Blade Nzimande, to step down following the damning report into irregular awarding of contracts at NSFAS. On Wednesday, the financial aid scheme announced that there was a conflict of interest in the appointment of four Fintech service providers by CEO, Andile Nongogo. The probe followed months of concerns and complaints by various sectors of society, including students, on the companies […]

Controversial Sizokuthola host, Xolani Khumalo, has maintained his innocence after being charged with the murder of suspected drug-dealer Robert Varrie. YNews caught up with the television presenter at the back of his court appearance today. Proceedings had to be postponed as the Director of Public Prosecutions is yet to decide on whether the matter should be trialed in the high court. It is currently being heard at the Palm Ridge […]

EFF leader, Julius Malema, has accused the state of dragging his firearm case for five years because it  wants to suppress his voice. "I'm not scared of a magistrate; I’m not scared of a prosecutor; I’m not scared of a judge; I’m not scared of a president; I’m not scared of capitalism; I’m not scared of white monopoly capital. I’m not scared of anyone," Malema told his supporters after his […]

TS Galaxy have taken to social media to wish their player Bernard Parker well after he sustained a horrific injury last night during a clash against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Cup at the Mbombela Stadium. Parker was injured by Sundowns midfielder, Bongani Zungu, with an over the ball tackle, which resulted in the veteran being stretchered off in the 58th minute with what looked like a clean leg break. […]

  As the most anticipated showdown nears, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has named an unchanged team to face England on Saturday at the Rugby World Cup in France. He has also retained the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for the semi-final. The team came out victorious by 1 point against World Cup hosts France in a thrilling 29-28 win at the Stade de France over the past weekend. Saturday's […]

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) says Hamas has deliberately undermined the prospects for peace between Palestine and Israel. This as tensions in the Middle East intensify following last week's unprecedented attack on Israel. Just last night, 200 people were killed at the Al Ahli Arab hospital in the north of the Gaza strip. The Israel Defense Force has, however, denied bombing the health facility, saying it knows […]

An investigation into the devastating fire, which gutted parts of the National Assembly, has revealed that the blaze could have been avoided. A fire broke out in January last year, damaging the buildings that house the chambers of the National Assembly and critical offices of Parliament. The fire took three days to contain and required the labour force of over 300 men and women. Parliament's Secretary, Xolile George, says the […]

Economist, Dawie Roodt, says South Africans could see an increase in interest rates next month due to the hike in inflation. Statistics SA today announced that the consumer price inflation increased to 5.4% in September from 4.8% in August. This is the second consecutive increase, bringing the rate to the same level as it was in June this year. According to the data agency, the main contributors to the increase […]