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Government welcomes Jehovah’s Witnesses’ ‘change of heart’ on blood transfusions

The Department of Health has welcomed what it describes as a "change of heart" by Jehovah’s Witnesses on blood transfusions. The religious denomination has for decades prohibited transfusions of whole blood and its four primary components based on their religious beliefs. The denomination's Governing Body announced on 18 September changes to its practices, which will now allow its members to personally decide whether to accept red blood cells, white blood […]

todayOctober 2, 2026 68

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Bullring confirmed as 2027 CWC final host

The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final. The Wanderers, affectionaly known as the Bullring, is South Africa's largest ground with a capacity of over 30,000. The Johannesburg venue has been preferred over Cape Town’s iconic Newlands, renowned for its backdrop against Table Mountain. Newlands will instead host the opening group-stage match between India and defending champions Australia on 7 October. The Namibia […]

todayOctober 1, 2026 36

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SA townships turning into ‘war zones’ after deadly weekend of violence: ACF

  Activists and Citizens Forum (ACF) says South Africa's townships are becoming "war zones" following a series of mass shootings in Gauteng and the Western Cape over the weekend. More than 30 people have been killed, including 18 at a tavern in Carletonville and more than 10 at a shisanyama in Lwandle. It is alleged that patrons were sitting inside and outside the tavern in Carletonville when unknown gunmen entered […]

todaySeptember 28, 2026 37

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Madlanga Commission | Sindane’s postponement bid dismissed

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has dismissed Mpumalanga taxi boss, Oupa "Bafana" Sindane's, application to postpone his testimony, ruling that evidence will proceed in his absence. In a media circular issued on Friday, the Commission said evidence against Sindane would be heard on Monday, 28 September, regardless of whether he appears to testify. Sindane's legal team had argued that he was in "spiritual seclusion" and was also unwell, with a […]

todaySeptember 25, 2026 74

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YNews Election Build-up | Joburg voters weigh service delivery and political choices ahead of local elections

With just over a month to go before South Africans head to the polls, Johannesburg voters say service delivery and whether political parties can deliver meaningful change will be key considerations ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. YNews took to the streets of Johannesburg’s CBD on Friday to gauge voters' expectations and readiness for the 4 November polls. For many residents, persistent problems with basic services have eroded confidence […]

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Matlala rejoins main Medicare24 corruption case

Alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, his two companies and 13 co-accused are set to appear together in the main Medicare24 corruption case before the Pretoria Regional Court. The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court has postponed the matter to 29 September, when Matlala is expected to rejoin his co-accused. The accused face charges linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a R228 million South African Police Service (SAPS) health services […]

todaySeptember 25, 2026 23

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ActionSA accuses DA of disenfranchising voters over PR list challenge

ActionSA has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of trying to disenfranchise voters through its legal challenge over single-name proportional representation (PR) lists ahead of the Local Government Elections. The DA has approached the Electoral Court against ActionSA, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) and GOOD, challenging their decision to submit only one candidate on some of their PR lists. The party argues that voters should know which […]

todaySeptember 23, 2026 20

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Madlanga Commission | Sindane absent as lawyers cite illness, ‘spiritual seclusion’

Prominent Mpumalanga taxi boss and businessman, Oupa "Bafana" Sindane's, appearance before the Madlanga Commission has hit a snag, with his lawyers citing illness, ongoing court battles and "spiritual seclusion". Sindane's legal team appeared before the commission on Wednesday, seeking to have his testimony postponed while insisting they were not trying to employ "Stalingrad tactics" to delay proceedings. His lawyer, Advocate Thabane Masuku, told the Commission that Sindane's alleged illness had […]

todaySeptember 23, 2026 149

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Police hunt suspects after 11 killed in KwaMakhutha

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a man-hunt for suspects involved in the mass shooting that left 11 people dead in KwaMakutha. It is reported that 14 people were inside the house in the Ziko area on Tuesday night when gunmen stormed the property and opened fire on them. Police say some of the victims were on a wanted list, and the shooting could be drug-related. Ten victims were killed at […]

todaySeptember 23, 2026 36