A clip of a young high school learner arguing against social media restrictions in schools at the Constitutional Court is going viral, sparking an online debate about the differences between public and private schools in the country. Also see: Investing in your child’s future: A guide to education planning The clip is from the Moot […]
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Shocking CCTV footage capturing a cyclist disappearing into a waterlogged trench on a street in the Klerksdorp Central Business District (CBD) has triggered widespread public outrage. Also see: KAGISO TRUST LAUNCHES PLAYBOOK TO HELP CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT Riding through what appeared to be a shallow puddle following heavy rain, the commuter suddenly plunged […]
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the milestone of planting seven million trees across South Africa as a major triumph for environmental sustainability and green job creation. Also see: SHAUNE MOGAILA GUILTY PLEA BRINGS HOPE FOR GOMOLEMO MAVIMBELA’S FAMILY However, the announcement has met sharp resistance from citizens who feel the government’s focus is misaligned with […]
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Claims of over three million refugees and asylum seekers applying for South Africa’s R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant have sent social media into an uproar. Also see: DURBAN REFUGEES FEAR MORE VIOLENCE IN MARCH AND MARCH ‘CLEAN-UP’ Offered through the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), the grant provides temporary assistance to vulnerable […]
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A draft legislative overhaul introduced through the Employment Services Amendment Bill has reignited intense debate across South Africa. Also see: UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS: SAPS RECEIVES ALMOST 1M APPLICATIONS FOR 5 500 POSTS The proposed law explicitly reclassifies recognised refugees to hold equal status with South African citizens and permanent residents in the job market, granting them […]
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The family of nine-year-old Gomolemo Mavimbela says they feel a sense of relief after former Sekhukhune United footballer Mokete Shaune Mogaila pleaded guilty over the fatal Tembisa crash that claimed the young girl’s life. Also see: Shaune Mogaila’s future uncertain amid ongoing court battle According to Sowetan, Shaune, 29, appeared in the Tembisa Magistrates’ Court […]
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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are accelerating their ground operations across all 257 municipalities in South Africa ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Also see: FIGHTERS REMEMBER MALEMA RECOMMENDING MKHWANAZI FOR NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSIONER As part of their overarching “Victory or Death” campaign strategy, the red berets are combining aggressive party agent training with […]
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South African motorists, commuter groups, and businesses are facing severe financial strain as official fuel price adjustments took effect on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, pushing inland petrol prices past the historical R30-per-litre mark. Also see: SOUTH AFRICANS OPPOSE RESUMED ASYLUM APPLICATIONS AFTER COURT RULING According to official statements released by the Department of Mineral and […]
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Public pushback and fierce debate have erupted across South Africa following the formal reopening of the asylum application system, triggered by a landmark Constitutional Court ruling that struck down key exclusionary clauses in the Refugees Act. Also see: RAF FINANCIAL STRAIN DEEPENS AMID R23.3 BILLION CLAIMS FROM FOREIGN NATIONALS The apex court’s decision, arising from […]
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Former police minister Bheki Cele is facing renewed scrutiny after a police forensic investigation reportedly recommended that he be criminally prosecuted over alleged benefits linked to businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Also see: Bheki Cele’s 10 missed calls to Cat Matlala implicate him further According to the Sunday Times, a 370-page forensic report compiled by the […]
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EFF leader Julius Malema has called for old-age social grants to be increased to R4,500 a month, saying the government can afford the increase by cutting wasteful expenditure and corruption. Also see: Julius Malema’s wealth and anti-poverty promises sparks debate Speaking at an EFF rally in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, Malema said more money should be directed […]
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South Africans are increasingly moving away from traditional banking infrastructure as digital payments grow, and banks reduce their ATM and branch footprints. Also see: FNB enhances ATM experience for international cardholders According to BusinessTech, the decline in cash usage is forcing banks to reconsider the role of ATMs, with traditional bank-owned machines increasingly being replaced, reduced […]
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