The government has increased the monetary jurisdiction of the Small Claims Courts from R20,000 to R30,000, effective from 1 August 2026, in a move aimed at improving access to affordable and efficient justice. The increase is the first since 2019 and is expected to allow more South Africans to resolve
The Public Servants Association (PSA) has called on the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to keep the repo rate unchanged when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its latest decision this afternoon. The appeal comes as households continue to face mounting financial pressure from inflation and the rising cost of
By Sheefah Irambona As South Africa commemorated Youth Month, remembering the courage and sacrifice of the youth of 1976, another generation continues to fight a different battle, one against unemployment, inequality, and an increasingly uncertain future of work. Yazid Bohardien, Founder and CEO of LaunchPath, shared insight in a four-part
Civil society organisations are intensifying preparations for a nationwide day of action on 8 August, with a mass march to Parliament aimed at promoting solidarity between South Africans and migrants while calling for an end to xenophobic violence, discrimination and hate speech. The mobilisation follows an online planning meeting held
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia’s commitment to reforming the South African Police Service (SAPS) has been welcomed by security expert Chad Thomas, who says the success of the proposed changes will depend on strong implementation and accountability. Cachalia recently signalled a series of reforms following revelations at the Madlanga Commission
A 52-year-old man from Malmesbury has been sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday by the Malmesbury regional court for the rape of his three biological daughters. According to police spokesperson, Thembakazi Mpendukana, the 52-year-old was arrested following allegations that he sexually assaulted his daughters from the time they were two
As the world marks World Brain Day today, health experts are encouraging South Africans to recognise the warning signs of a stroke and seek emergency medical treatment without delay. According to medical experts, an estimated two million brain cells are lost every minute during a stroke, making early intervention critical
The Green Connection is urging Parliament to withdraw the proposed South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill, warning that it could increase South Africa’s dependence on oil and gas while weakening public oversight, climate accountability and environmental protections. The Bill proposes creating a single state-owned company to oversee the country’s
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued a warning about the growing circulation of counterfeit medicines outside the country’s regulated healthcare system. According to the regulator, fake medical products are increasingly being sold through informal outlets such as spaza shops, social media platforms
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
