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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, […]

Controversial Russian President, Vladimir Putin, claims that the crisis in Ukraine was caused by the Western leaders' attempt to preserve hegemony. Putin took a swipe at the West in his virtual address at the BRICS summit’s open plenary session at the Sandton Convention Centre on Wednesday. World leaders have descended on Africa’s richest square mile, in a bid to foster sustainable development in the emerging economies and an equitable world […]

Zimbabweans living abroad have lamented not being able to participate in the country's elections. The countries Electoral Act has barred citizens living overseas from taking part, with the government citing concerns that they may be misinformed about the situation back home. Over 15 millions Zimbabweans were registered to head to the polls, as calls mount for free and fair elections. Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda from the African Diaspora Global Network says […]

  Human Right Activist, John Clarke, says he is concerned about the lack of protection in South Africa for whistleblowers. Commenting on the sentencing of the six men involved in the killing of whistleblower Babita Deokaran - Clarke expressed worry over the slow pace of the process of dealing with such crimes in the country, describing it as a disservice. Today, marks two years since Deokaran was gunned down outside […]