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By Odwa Mkentane Civil society watchdog Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says there must be accountability for the alleged mismanagement of funds in the City of Johannesburg as tensions rise over the metro’s multibillion-rand debt to Eskom. Legal action from civil groups and business chambers has put pressure on the city to prove it has a binding agreement to settle its more than R5.2 billion electricity arrears, amid warnings that […]

By Odwa Mkentane South Africa’s inflation rate has edged higher, with new data showing an increase in consumer prices driven largely by rising fuel costs. According to Statistics South Africa, annual inflation rose to 4.5% in May 2026, up from 4.0% in April. This marks the highest recorded level since mid-2024. Fuel prices were the main contributor to the uptick, recording sharp monthly and annual increases. Despite this, food inflation […]

By Odwa Mkentane The Cape Cultural Collective hosted the Athlone Liberation Route Walk during the 16 June Celebrations to honour and remember the political activists who sacrificed their lives in the struggle against apartheid. The commemorative event brought together community members, activists, and history enthusiasts to reflect on Athlone's significant role in South Africa's liberation movement while paying tribute to those who fought for freedom, justice, and equality. Amongst the […]

The Western Cape Education Department has reminded parents that today is the final day to confirm school placement offers for Grade R, 1 and 8 learners for the 2027 academic year. Spokesperson Bronagh Hammond said the online admissions system will automatically place learners at midnight if offers are not confirmed, based on their highest-ranked available option. “Today marks the final day for parents to confirm their school placement choices on […]

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has challenged claims that children of foreign nationals are responsible for overcrowding in South African schools, arguing that the data does not support such assertions. According to available statistics, 98.2% of learners in South African schools are citizens, while only 1.8% are foreign nationals. Makaneta said the focus should be on addressing long-standing shortcomings in the education system rather than blaming a small minority of learners. […]

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said government does not recognise the 30 June deadline set by anti-illegal immigration group March and March for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa. The group has announced plans for a national shutdown in support of its demand that undocumented migrants exit the country. However, Kubayi stressed that government’s approach to migration is guided by existing laws and directives from the […]