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Chief Justice Maya Warns Judiciary Under Pressure Amid Funding and Misinformation Challenges

Ragheema Mclean 15 July 2026

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya says South Africa’s judiciary is under severe strain, warning that judicial independence remains unfinished business. Speaking at the Judiciary Conference, Maya highlighted the growing challenges facing the courts, including underfunding, staff shortages and mounting case backlogs. She said these issues continue to place significant pressure on

Calls Mount for Old Age Grant to Increase to R5,000

Aneeqa Du Plessis 15 July 2026

By Ragheema Mclean Renewed calls are mounting for South Africa’s Old Age Grant to be increased from R2,400 to R5,000 a month, as civil society organisations warn that the current grant is no longer enough to meet the basic needs of millions of elderly South Africans. The issue has gained

Labour Expert Warns of Job Security Risks After De Beers Pauses Venetia Mine

Aneeqa Du Plessis 15 July 2026

By Odwa Mkentane Following De Beers’ announcement that it intends to pause production at its Venetia mine in South Africa for two years, labour law expert Hugo Pienaar says the effects of the current economic climate, coupled with changing mineral demand and evolving business portfolios, are already being felt across

Public health expert warns of mounting health risks as Malawians return from South Africa

Oyisa George 14 July 2026

A medical doctor and public health expert has warned that Malawi faces growing healthcare and humanitarian challenges following the return of more than 40,000 citizens who fled South Africa amid ongoing xenophobic attacks. According to Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs, 40,448 returnees have arrived in the country, including 12,507

Experts Warn Missing Children Cases Go Unreported in Western Cape

Aneeqa Du Plessis 14 July 2026

By Ragheema Mclean Nearly 100 children were reported missing in the Western Cape over the past six months, raising renewed concerns about child safety across the province. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), 98 children under the age of 18 were reported missing during the period. Of those

Parliament Calls for Probe into Controversial Bokkieweek School Sports Event

Aneeqa Du Plessis 14 July 2026

By Odwa Mkentane The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries, Makhi Feni, says the Department of Basic Education must urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding the controversial “Bokkieweek” sporting event held in Limpopo. The call follows allegations that only Afrikaans-medium schools participated, that the apartheid-era anthem

Godongwana has defended the National Treasury’s decision to withhold R13.5 billion in funding from 69 municipalities

Kouthar Sambo 13 July 2026

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has defended the National Treasury’s decision to withhold R13.5 billion in funding from 69 municipalities, saying the move is intended to address persistent financial mismanagement rather than punish local governments. The Treasury announced that the withheld funds will instead be paid directly, in phases, to Eskom,

Malema’s Name Surfaces as Madlanga Commission Probes Khan’s WhatsApp Chats

Kouthar Sambo 13 July 2026

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has shifted its focus to communications involving suspended Crime Intelligence head Major-General Feroz Khan, with the name of EFF leader Julius Malema emerging during this week’s proceedings. Investigators presented WhatsApp messages exchanged between Khan and tobacco executive Mohamed Sayed after forensic data extracted from Khan’s

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.

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