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Nelson Mandela International Day: A time to reflect on his enduring legacy and his lifelong fight against apartheid in South Africa

Kouthar Sambo 18 July 2025

Friday, 18 July, marks Nelson Mandela International Day, a time to reflect on his enduring legacy and his lifelong fight against apartheid in South Africa. As an anti-apartheid activist and former president, Mandela was also a vocal advocate for the Palestinian struggle and fought against various forms of oppression. In

Tiffany Meek pleads not guilty in son, Jayden-Lee Meek’s murder

Aneeqa Du Plessis 18 July 2025

Tiffany Meek, the mother of the slain 11-year-old boy, Jayden-Lee Meek, pleaded not guilty to murder during her appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The case is set to return to court on Monday. Jayden-Lee, a Grade 5 student, allegedly died from blunt force trauma and was found

Parliament committees call for an ad hoc committee to investigate Kwazulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwananzi’s allegations

Aneeqa Du Plessis 17 July 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The Parliamentary Committees on Police and Justice have called for the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations that criminal elements have infiltrated both the police force and the judiciary. Additionally, Parliament has requested access to the preliminary reports from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry

Togo’s youth in protest following controversial change to constitution

Daanyaal Matthews 17 July 2025

The West African state of Togo has made international headlines following protest action that took place wherein citizens challenged a constitutional change that critics argue would enable President Faure Gnassingbe to remain in power indefinitely. The protests have largely been orchestrated by Togo’s youth, with some commentators arguing that the

Kenyan president under increased pressure after instructing police to shoot protestors in the leg

Daanyaal Matthews 17 July 2025

President of Kenya, William Ruto, has come under increased criticism following his comments to police to shoot protestors in the leg. This follows renewed protests in the East African state over police brutality. A report by the Police Reforms Working Group, a coalition based in Kenya that includes grassroots and

NPA to Appeal Bail Decision for Soldiers Accused of Killing Hawks Investigator

Ragheema Mclean 17 July 2025

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has filed a notice of appeal at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court following the decision to grant bail to 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers accused of murdering Hawks Specialist Investigator, Lieutenant-Colonel Frans Mathipa. The accused were each granted bail of R10,000. NPA spokesperson

NERSA Moves to Strengthen Regulatory Framework with New Electricity Trading Rules

Ragheema Mclean 17 July 2025

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has reaffirmed its statutory mandate to regulate and oversee the electricity supply industry, announcing the development of new electricity trading rules aimed at fostering a fair and balanced energy market. Acting spokesperson Poppie Mahlangu explained that NERSA’s legislative authority enables it to

Over 30 states from around the world gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, to halt Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza

Kouthar Sambo 17 July 2025

Over 30 states from around the world gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, to halt Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza on 15 and 16 July. “The Bogotá conference will be remembered as a pivotal moment in history when states finally took a stand to do the right thing,” stated United Nations (UN)

‘Choose Between Bread and Electricity’: Cape Town Residents Say Soaring Tariffs Worse Than Load-Shedding

Ragheema Mclean 17 July 2025

Cape Town residents are growing increasingly vocal about their frustration over rising electricity tariffs, with many stating the soaring costs are becoming unaffordable and even calling for a return to load-shedding. A recent VOC News poll on Instagram revealed that 70% of respondents would rather endure rolling blackouts than continue

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