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
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
Kenyan police have arrested well-known human rights activist Boniface Mwangi and plan to arraign him on charges of facilitating “terrorist acts” related to last month’s deadly anti-government protests. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on X, Mwangi was arrested at his home in Machakos County
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
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
Lentegeur police are investigating two counts of murder and one of attempted murder following a shooting incident in Mitchells Plain on Sunday evening. According to South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson, Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, officers responded to a complaint that led them to a house in Lobellia Street at
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Minister of Higher Education and Training, Nobuhle Nkabane, amid growing controversy over her handling of appointments within the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). Nkabane’s removal follows months of public and parliamentary scrutiny regarding the appointment of 21 SETA board chairpersons. In June, the former
Over 30 countries gather in Bogotá to push for coordinated action against Israeli offensive in Gaza More than 30 states from around the world convened in Bogotá, Colombia, on 15 and 16 July 2025 in a multilateral effort to halt Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza. The Bogotá Conference: Holding
By Rachel Mohamed The Fishers Movement for Change has called on the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment to urgently address irregularities in the allocation of fishing rights. The organisation, which represents local fishers, has raised concerns that the current process is systematically excluding those who rely on the
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.
