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Some social media users have criticized television personality and businesswoman Kim Kardashian after she suggested that the 1969 Moon landing never happened. In a recent episode of The Kardashians, the 44-year-old reality star questioned the historic mission that put the first man on the Moon, referencing former astronaut Buzz Aldrin in her remarks. "I think it was fake. I've seen a few videos on Buzz Aldrin talking about how it […]
Protests erupted outside the Johannesburg High Court on Friday as informal traders and political parties clashed with the City of Johannesburg over its by-law enforcement operations. The City recently removed traders from the CBD, citing efforts to reclaim Johannesburg from lawlessness and urban decay, while traders say the clean-up has deprived them of their livelihoods. A heavy police presence was deployed outside the court as tensions mounted between political parties […]
Miss SA 2025 first runner-up, Luyanda Zuma, has dismissed rumours that she was upset about not winning the crown. Zuma who was crowned first princess at this past weekend’s Miss South Africa pageant, where Qhawekazi Mazaleni took the title, says the online backlash caught her by surprise. Speaking exclusively to Y, Zuma denied claims that she felt robbed and addressed critics who labelled her petty, saying she fully supports Mazaleni […]
Former National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has denied ever meeting or knowing alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. This, follows testimony at the Madlanga Commission, where Witness C — involved in Matlala’s arrest in May — claimed Matlala told police he had been at Phiyega’s Midrand home shortly before being apprehended. The commission has been tasked with probing the allegations of political interference and corruption in South Africa's criminal […]
Some fans of reality show Love Island USA have rallied behind Season 7 star, Olandria Carthen, following an incident involving co-star Huda Mustafa and her boyfriend Louis Russell. During a livestream hosted by Russell, a racial slur was used in reference to Carthen, with both Mustafa and Russell seen briefly laughing it off. The moment quickly drew widespread backlash online, with viewers condemning their reaction as insensitive and dismissive. Carthen […]
The Madlanga Commission has heard a recording allegedly of controversial businessman and alleged underworld boss, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, claiming he paid R300,000 towards suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya’s son’s wedding. Witness C, a forensic investigator linked to the KwaZulu Natal Political Killings Task Team, presented excerpts of recorded conversations with Matlala made after his arrest in May 2023. Police had arrested Matlala after his car suffered a flat […]
Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says the withdrawal of the extradition appeal by Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' alleged killers in Eswatini means the legal process to bring them back to South Africa is almost complete. The National Directorate of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) received a Notice of Abandonment from authorities from the Kingdom of Eswatini after Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande dropped their bid to block extradition. They had previously approached the courts to […]
Proteas Women's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, has lauded her side resilience and fighting spirit after South Africa reached their first-ever World Cup final. Wolvaardt led from the front with a magnificent 169 off 143 balls, steering the Proteas to 319/7 in their semi-final clash against England. Her innings, featuring 20 fours and four sixes, anchored the team despite losing key wickets in the middle overs. She received strong support from Tazmin […]
Social media users have expressed mixed reactions to the recent announcement that convicted American rap mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs, will be released from prison in May 2028. Combs was sentenced earlier this month to 50 months (over four years) in prison after being found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution, while being acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking. The music mogul was arrested for allegedly running […]
Residents of Mountain View in Braamfischerville remain skeptical that the City of Johannesburg will honor its commitments following a court ruling that allows mining company DRD Gold Limited to evict them — but only once the City provides alternative accommodation. The residents approached the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday to compel the City to secure suitable land for relocation after the mining company moved to evict them from privately owned […]
