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Madlanga Commission | Khan ordered to appear before Commission in July

Suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head Major-General, Feroz Khan, has been subpoenaed to appear before Madlanga Commission on 1 July. The Commission has also issued a Regulation 10(6) notice authorising the South Africa Police Service (SAPS) to grant access to Khan’s devices, saying the data stored on them is critical to its ongoing investigation. Khan approached the Johannesburg High Court on an urgent basis on 3 June, seeking an interdict to prevent the Commission, SAPS, and other parties from accessing data […]

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Broos not bothered by Jamaica friendly leak

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, says he was shocked that footage of Bafana's behind-closed-doors friendly against Jamaica this weekend was leaked and circulated on social media. Blurry highlights of the match appeared online were just hours after the match. Bafana drew 1-1 with Jamaica at the Hidalgo Stadium in Pachuca in their final preparation match ahead of Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. However, the Belgian coach insists the leak will not hand Mexico […]

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RYSE Youth Month: Neo Lekhu on building creative spaces, solving problems and creating by all means

As South Africa marks Youth Month, YNews will profile young Johannesburg creatives who are shaping the city’s cultural landscape in their own unique ways. For producer and project manager, Neo Lekhu, creativity has always been rooted in observation, adaptability and finding solutions where others see obstacles. Growing up, she says one of her biggest influences was watching her mother navigate life's challenges with determination and resourcefulness. "She always found a solution whether it meant her asking for assistance or doing […]

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OUTA says e-toll system was destined to fail as government writes off debt

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) CEO, Wayne Duvenage, says the writing was on the wall for the e-toll system to fail just six months after its launch. Government has officially written off Gauteng’s nearly R20 billion e-toll debt, although motorists who previously paid e-tolls will not be refunded. The decision comes two years since SANRAL switched off its e-toll gantries. Although the system was deactivated in 2024, motorists were still required to settle any outstanding e-toll invoices incurred before […]

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Ramaphosa’s illegal immigration plan sparks fierce nationwide debate

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s newly announced plan to tackle illegal immigration has intensified debate across South Africa, with labour unions welcoming the move, while opposition parties and civic groups argue it falls short of addressing growing public frustration over jobs and service delivery. In an address to the nation on Sunday, Ramaphosa acknowledged mounting concerns from communities across the country over illegal immigration and outlined an intervention plan aimed at addressing migration challenges. Among the key measures announced is the recruitment […]

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Buthelezi murder trial delayed again as State cites witness unavailability

The murder trial of former police constable, Mandla Buthelezi, who is accused of killing Gauteng traffic warden, Chesney Keppler, has been postponed once again after the State informed the Johannesburg High Court that key witnesses were not yet available to testify. The matter was expected to finally get underway on Monday following a series of delays, including an April postponement after Buthelezi's legal representative was hospitalised following a motor vehicle accident. Buthelezi stands accused of fatally shooting Keppler in Eldorado […]

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Ackermann opts for consistency for Glasgow semi-final clash

Bulls head coach, Johan Ackermann, has named a Springbok-laden team for their United Rugby Championship semi-final against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. Marcell Coetzee will captain the team as he earns his 100th Bulls cap and will lead the team for the 77th time. He will lead a side that features 11 Springboks in the starting line-up, including hooker Johan Grobbelaar, who makes his 150th appearance in blue. Ackermann has retained the same starting XV that defeated Munster in the quarter-finals, […]

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Ramaphosa hails HIV prevention breakthrough as SA eyes local production

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the rollout of the long-acting HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir as a turning point in South Africa’s fight against HIV and AIDS, as government moves to secure local production of the breakthrough medicine. Speaking at the national rollout launch at the Lilian Ngoyi Stadium in Secunda, Mpumalanga, on Friday, Ramaphosa said the drug represents one of the most significant scientific advances since the introduction of antiretroviral treatment. "It represents the triumph of science over despair. It […]

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Witness and forensic expert cast further doubt on official version of Mabelane death

Fresh testimony at the reopened inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist, Matthews "Mojo" Mabelane, has raised further questions about conditions inside apartheid-era detention facilities, while a forensic pathologist has highlighted significant flaws in the original investigation. The Johannesburg High Court heard evidence on Friday from former student activist, Chippa Joseph Dikgole, who described prolonged interrogations, assaults and psychological intimidation by Security Branch officers following his arrest in 1977. Dikgole, now 70, testified that he was detained under Section 6 […]

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