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Yaeesh Collins

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As seen in: Independent Online, MSN South Africa, Business Report, POST (South Africa), Cape Argus, IOL Entertainment, IOL Motoring, Weekend Argus, The Star (South Africa), Pretoria News, Sunday Tribune
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Yaeesh Collins’s Biography

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Journalist @ Independent Online (IOL) covering arts, sports, tech, and opinion. Awarded the 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship for digital transformation in news media.

Yaeesh Collins’s Journalist Portfolio

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Mokoka and Mulaudzi prepare for a thrilling rematch with Cheptegei at the 2026 Durban 10K this Su...

Mokoka and Mulaudzi prepare for a thrilling rematch with Cheptegei at the 2026 Durban 10K this Su...

On July 12 2026, Mokoka and Mulaudzi will reignite their rivalry with Olympic champion Cheptegei in a histori…

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'Egypt Was Robbed,' voices NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after World Cup Heartbreak

'Egypt Was Robbed,' voices NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after World Cup Heartbreak

From New York bus lanes to World Cup drama, Mayor Zohran Mamdani validates the global diaspora's heartbreak a…

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The Peter Pan Statue: A Legacy of Love at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital

The Peter Pan Statue: A Legacy of Love at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital

At the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, the bronze statue of Peter Pan stands as a poignant remind…

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Mokoka and Mulaudzi prepare for a thrilling rematch with Cheptegei at the 2026 Durban 10K this Su...

Mokoka and Mulaudzi prepare for a thrilling rematch with Cheptegei at the 2026 Durban 10K this Su...

On July 12 2026, Mokoka and Mulaudzi will reignite their rivalry with Olympic champion Cheptegei in a histori…

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Cape of Good Hope SPCA rescues dog from unfit living conditions in Tafelsig

Cape of Good Hope SPCA rescues dog from unfit living conditions in Tafelsig

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA successfully removed a dog from a heavily soiled property in Tafelsig, following p…

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Coordinated rescue saves hiker from Table Mountain ledge

Coordinated rescue saves hiker from Table Mountain ledge

A 50-year-old hiker critically injured on Table Mountain was rescued Thursday evening following swift action …

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Articles

How Onderstepoort's Gold-accredited cat clinic is training future vets

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By Yaeesh Collins Verified
| Independent Online Verified
Gold-accredited Cat Friendly Clinic at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital. Image: File More than 2,000 cats have been treated at the University of Pretoria’s Cat Friendly Clinic since it opened at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital in July 2025. More than a year after opening, the facility is being used not only to treat feline patients but also to train veterinary and veterinary nursing students in an approach designed to reduce stress during feline examinations.
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Cape Town Soccer Grannies gear up for Soweto tournament

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By Yaeesh Collins Verified
| Independent Online Verified
Combined team Queen of Hearts and Senior Women's Football Club. Image: Supplied At 75, Yasmin Johnson is helping Cape Town women find friendship on the football pitch. Now she faces another challenge: raising the money to get a team to Soweto. Johnson leads Soccer Grannies Cape Town, bringing together women aged 50 and older from communities across the city.
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The South African Mint unveils 2026 Martial Eagle collection, a tribute to Africa's aerial majesty

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By Yaeesh Collins Verified
| Business Report Verified
The 2026 South African Mint 1 oz Gold Odyssey of the Sky Martial Eagle coin alongside the 1 oz Gold Krugerrand in a luxury wooden presentation box. Image: Supplied The skies above Africa have spoken, and the message is one of power, precision, and purpose as the South African Mint debuts its highly anticipated 2026 Martial Eagle collection.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

IOL

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No.

How is social media changing news?

Or is it degenerative and going back culturally?

Awards

INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

2026 - Future Journalists / Emerging Media Professional

INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship; professional development scholarship in news media and digital transformation

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