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Africa4Palestine is outraged over psychiatric evaluators at the Durban Magistrate’s Court, who concluded that Mr. Grayson Beare is unfit to stand trial

Kouthar Sambo 23 July 2025

The human rights organization Africa4Palestine has expressed dismay following a recent presentation by psychiatric evaluators at the Durban Magistrate’s Court, which concluded that Mr. Grayson Beare is unfit to stand trial. In June 2024, Beare entered the home of the Hoosen-Preston family in Durban, armed with a knife. He fatally

Inflation Edges Up to 3% in June as Food Prices Surge

Ragheema Mclean 23 July 2025

Consumer inflation in South Africa rose slightly to 3% in June, up from 2.8% in both April and May, according to the latest data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The uptick is largely driven by rising food costs, particularly in the meat and fresh produce sectors. Food and

Ramaphosa Appoints New NYDA Board to Drive Youth Empowerment

Ragheema Mclean 23 July 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially appointed a new board for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), effective 1 August 2025. The appointments follow the National Assembly’s endorsement of nine shortlisted candidates earlier this year. The board’s appointment comes at a time when the country is grappling with high youth unemployment

Mfuleni Masjid continues to call for assistance following the devastating fire that burned the mosque.

Aneeqa Du Plessis 22 July 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The Mfuleni community is actively seeking assistance following a devastating fire that struck the local mosque earlier this month. The fire consumed the mosque, community centre, feeding scheme, and the imam’s home, prompting the community to request help. In an interview with VOC News, Igshaan Higgins, an

Cape Town Youth Stranded in Spain Set to Return to South Africa

Aneeqa Du Plessis 22 July 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Thanks to significant community support, recent reports indicate that the children and coaches will be safely returning to South Africa sometime this week. This news follows an outcry from the Cape Town community after it was revealed that more than 20 children were stranded in Lisbon, Portugal,

Black Sash Urges SASSA to Pause Grant Reviews Amid Chaos and Confusion

Ragheema Mclean 22 July 2025

Civil society organisation Black Sash is calling on the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Department of Social Development to suspend all social grant reviews until proper communication strategies are put in place. This follows widespread outrage after thousands of beneficiaries—many of them elderly or living with disabilities—were

Public Service and Administration Minister says nearly 400 senior civil servants were referred for internal investigations by their departments

Kouthar Sambo 22 July 2025

Following lifestyle audits conducted across national and provincial government departments, Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi has revealed that nearly 400 senior civil servants were referred for internal investigations by their respective departments over the past three financial years. However, Buthelezi also confirmed that none of these officials were

Western Cape Education MEC Welcomes Learners Back for Third Term

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 22 July 2025

Western Cape MEC for Education, David Maynier, has officially welcomed learners and teachers back to school as the third academic term begins. As schools across the province reopened, Maynier expressed his gratitude to parents for their efforts in keeping learners engaged and motivated during the winter break. He emphasised the

Growing concern over rise in crimes committed by mothers

Ragheema Mclean 22 July 2025

There is growing concern over the increasing number of women implicated in serious crimes across South Africa—a troubling trend that includes child abuse, neglect, kidnapping, and even murder. A recent spate of high-profile cases has shocked the nation and prompted urgent calls for introspection and intervention. While women have historically

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