🇿🇦⚽ A festive atmosphere has taken over Braamfontein as South Africans unite behind Bafana Bafana for their FIFA World Cup clash against Mexico. Fans gathered in their numbers, waving flags, singing and showing unwavering support for the national team as the hopes of an entire nation rest on Bafana Bafana's shoulders. Adding to the excitement ahead of the match, acclaimed vocalist Nia Pearl entertains supporters with a lively performance, helping to build anticipation before South Africa's World Cup opener. @silver_sibiya@YOUFM898 #BafanaBafana #FIFAWorldCup2026 #Mexico #USA #Canada #SouthAfricaVsMexico #Braamfontein #NiaPearl #WorldCup #ProudlySouthAfrican #FootballFans #Johannesburg #SportsNews 🇿🇦🔥⚽️
🇿🇦⚽ Excitement is building ahead of Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico tonight at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Supporters in Johannesburg are backing South Africa to start their campaign with a victory, with many predicting a strong performance from Hugo Broos' men. Silver Sibiya took to the heart of the city and caught up with football fans, including Kgothatso, who shared his prediction for the highly anticipated clash.
Fans will also be hoping star winger Oswin Appollis can make a big impact as Bafana chase a dream start on football's biggest stage. @silver_sibiya@YOUFM898
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Phillip Mphahlele, Principal of Kloof View Primary School, has expressed confidence in Bafana Bafana ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign, joining many South Africans in rallying behind the national team as they prepare for their opening match against Mexico. 🇿🇦⚽ @YOUFM898 #BafanaBafana #FIFAWorldCup2026 #KloofViewPrimary #PhillipMphahlele #SouthAfricaVsMexico #WorldCup #ProudlySouthAfrican #Football #SportsNews #BafanaSupporters 🇿🇦🔥⚽
Geelhout resident Kgalalelo Khule is backing Bafana Bafana ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico, predicting a confident 2-0 victory for South Africa. 🇿🇦⚽🔥
Khule says excitement is building ahead of the highly anticipated clash and believes Bafana have what it takes to start their campaign on a winning note.
"South Africa will win 2-0!" he predicts.
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🚨🚨 The crime scene remains active at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, following a deadly mass shooting that claimed the lives of 12 people and left 10 others injured. 🚨🚨
According to preliminary reports, armed suspects allegedly arrived in a white minibus taxi before opening fire on residents on Tuesday night. Emergency services, forensic teams and police officers remain on the scene as investigations continue. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the gunmen, while detectives work to establish the motive behind the attack. The suspects remain at large.
The tragedy has left the community reeling, with grieving families and residents seeking answers after one of the deadliest recent shootings in Johannesburg.
🎥 @silver_sibiya reports from the scene with the latest developments.
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Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has blamed former mayor Herman Mashaba for some of the city’s ongoing financial and administrative challenges. Speaking before Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), Morero argued that Mashaba’s anti-corruption approach created a culture of fear among municipal employees, particularly in the revenue department, contributing to declining revenue collection. ActionSA’s Alan Beesley criticised the city’s financial management, citing more than 500 Auditor-General findings in the 2024/25 audit. The exchange highlights escalating political tensions ahead of Johannesburg’s local government elections, where governance, accountability and service delivery are expected to dominate debate.
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Correctional Services Minister has confirmed that more than 8, 300 parolees have absconded and remain untraceable since 2021.
What measures do you think can be taken to resolve this?
SANParks Advances Renewable Energy Plans for Kruger National Park in Major Green Transition Initiative SANParks CEO Hapiloe Sello has highlighted the urgent need to reduce both electricity costs and the carbon footprint at Kruger National Park during the handover of the first phase of a technical feasibility assessment for a renewable energy facility. The project, undertaken in partnership with Germany as part of the Just Energy Transition, marks a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions for South Africa’s flagship conservation area. The next phase will involve the appointment of an Independent Power Producer (IPP) to help develop the clean energy project. If successful, the initiative could be rolled out across other national parks managed by SANParks, strengthening environmental sustainability and energy security within the conservation sector.
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🇿🇦Bafana Bafana have safely landed🛬 in 🇲🇽Mexico, following a debacle over visa delays for some players and staff members.
What steps must be taken against those who caused this embarrassment?
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Sello Lehari said the aim of the day was to encourage community members to take care of their wellbeing and adopt healthier lifestyles. He also thanked residents who participated in the Tshela ka Itekanelo programme and the 1.1 million HIV treatment gap campaign, reminding communities that the initiative is not a once-off project, but an ongoing programme that will continue across the province. @YOUFM898 #TshelaKaItekanelo #SelloLehari #HealthyLiving #PublicHealth #HIVAwareness #HealthcareAccess #CommunityWellbeing #SouthAfricaNews #HealthCampaign #ProvincialHealth
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The City of Tshwane council has resolved to insource another batch of 100 security officers as part of ongoing efforts to reduce security expenditure, which currently exceeds R3 billion.
The decision also follows complaints from security guards that the companies they are contracted to are exploitative, with unsafe working conditions linked to alleged non-compliance by service providers.
After successfully fending off attempts by the DA to block the resolution, leaders of the ANC-led coalition government in the city addressed protesting security officers outside the council chambers. @ThisKg@YOUFM898 #CityOfTshwane #BreakingNews #Insourcing #SecurityGuards #LocalGovernment #SouthAfricaNews #CouncilDecision #ANC #DA #PublicSector #WorkerRights
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has increased interest rates by 25 basis points, citing rising inflation pressures linked to global geopolitical tensions and higher fuel costs. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to raise the repo rate to 7.0%, with the prime lending rate now at 10.50%. Four members supported the increase, while two preferred to keep rates unchanged. The decision comes after renewed global oil price shocks following escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Rising fuel prices, up 11% in April, pushed South Africa’s headline inflation to 4.0%, near the upper limit of the Reserve Bank’s revised 3% target band. The SARB now expects inflation to average 4.4% in 2026 before easing towards its target in 2027, although risks remain tilted to the upside due to energy and food price pressures.
Despite the hike, Governor Lesetja Kganyago noted that the domestic economy shows signs of resilience, supported by improved trade conditions, reform momentum and a more positive outlook from rating agencies. #SARB #InterestRates #SouthAfricaEconomy #Inflation #RepoRate #MonetaryPolicy #LesetjaKganyago #BreakingNews #FuelPrices #GlobalEconomy
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo says the Commission is working closely with the media sector to ensure maximum transparency ahead of the upcoming elections, including providing journalists with live updates and real-time access to information. Mamabolo was speaking at the launch of the Electoral Commission’s Media App in Midrand. @ThisKg@YOUFM898 #IEC #SouthAfricaElections #SyMamabolo #Election2026 #MediaTransparency #ElectionsSA #Democracy #IECMediaApp #BreakingNews #SouthAfrica
Fikile Mbalula says the African National Congress National Executive Committee (NEC) has resolved that no community in South Africa should be without access to water. Briefing media in Johannesburg, he stressed that improving water provision remains a key government priority amid ongoing service delivery challenges and ageing infrastructure.
Speaking on anti-undocumented immigration marches, Mbalula rejected claims that South Africans are xenophobic, saying while most citizens are not driven by hatred, there are individuals who gravitate towards intolerance. The remarks come amid growing public pressure over illegal immigration and municipal service delivery concerns across several provinces. @silver_sibiya@YOUFM898
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Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says government discussions with anti-immigration pressure groups at the Union Buildings were productive, amid ongoing demonstrations linked to illegal immigration across the country.
Kubayi said the engagement focused on addressing concerns raised by protest groups while reinforcing the importance of lawful conduct during demonstrations.
She stressed that while citizens have the constitutional right to protest, all actions must remain peaceful and comply with the law to avoid violence and instability.
The meeting formed part of a broader high-level security cluster intervention aimed at responding to growing tensions surrounding illegal immigration and concerns over possible xenophobic attacks. @ThisKg@YOUFM898 #MmamolokoKubayi #AntiImmigrationProtests #IllegalImmigration #SouthAfricaNews #UnionBuildings #PeacefulProtests #JusticeMinister #Xenophobia #PublicOrder #SecurityCluster #GovernmentResponse #SocialCohesion #BreakingNews #Pretoria #LawAndOrder #Abahambe
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Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the City is still engaged in negotiations with Eskom over its R5.2 billion debt, but has not disclosed how far discussions have progressed.
Speaking amid ongoing concerns about the municipality’s financial stability and electricity challenges, Morero confirmed that talks with the power utility are continuing as the City seeks a resolution to the outstanding amount. However, the mayor did not provide timelines or details on the status of the negotiations, leaving uncertainty over when an agreement could be reached.
Morero has previously indicated that the municipality is working alongside national government structures and SALGA to address broader electricity and revenue collection challenges affecting local government.
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