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Former president Thabo Mbeki has dismissed as a “complete fabrication” allegations that he held secret meetings with apartheid-era generals to protect them from prosecution for crimes committed under apartheid. Mbeki made the remarks while testifying before the Khampepe Commission, which...
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Anti-human trafficking organisation Shattering Shackles is facing a funding crisis as it continues its efforts to combat human trafficking in South Africa. The organisation plays a crucial role in supporting victims and raising awareness about trafficking,...
Economist Khaya Sithole says any relief South Africans may receive from rising fuel prices is likely to be temporary, with government facing difficult trade-offs as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on Wednesday, 21...
Western Cape Social Development MEC Wendy Kaizer-Philander has welcomed the decision by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration’s Essential Services Committee to designate critical child protection services as essential services. Kaizer-Philander said the decision is an important step towards...
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola said his return to duty marks a renewed commitment to unity, accountability, institutional reform and improved frontline policing. Masemola addressed the media following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision last week to lift his suspension. He stressed...
The Madlanga Commission has welcomed the arrest of North West businessman Suliman Carrim at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng on Thursday night. Carrim appeared before the commission in March but missed subsequent hearings, citing medical reasons. Commission spokesperson Jeremy...
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The US is facing mounting international condemnation over plans to execute a convicted former US Army psychiatrist by firing squad and livestream the killing to the public. The proposed execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who was...
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila has joined forces with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group to lead a new political and military coalition, escalating the conflict in the country’s volatile east. The alliance, known...
Civic space has played a crucial role in Africa’s democratic development, from anti-colonial movements and civil society organisations to youth activism and digital campaigns. However, growing restrictions, political pressure and threats to independent media are increasingly challenging civic participation across...
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is raising concerns about a deepening humanitarian crisis and wider instability in the Horn of Africa. Fighting between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan forces has continued despite the 2022 peace agreement that ended the...
The United States Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell has accused International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola of insulting him, amid growing tensions between Pretoria and Washington. Bozell’s comments follow a third diplomatic demarche issued against him last...
An African-led credit rating agency is being proposed amid concerns that international ratings do not always reflect the continent’s economic realities. Supporters argue that an African-based agency could provide more context-sensitive assessments and contribute to a more balanced understanding of...
Banyana Banyana have advanced to the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers after beating Madagascar 7-0 on aggregate. South Africa secured a 3-0 victory in the second leg at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Gabriela...
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane said his side is confident of securing a positive result when they face Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium tomorrow. South Africa begins its Group D campaign against...
South African football goalkeeper Jessica Williams is taking the next step in her career after signing with Danish club FC Copenhagen. Williams, who has played in South Africa’s top women’s league and the Sasol League, previously represented Badgers Football Academy,...
The South African Football Association has officially appointed Pitso Mosimane as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana. The three-time CAF Champions League winner returns for a second permanent stint, replacing Hugo Broos. Mosimane’s immediate challenge will be the qualifiers...
South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan has paid tribute to outgoing Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, thanking him for transforming the national team during his five-year tenure. Broos’ contract officially comes to an end today, bringing to a...
The FIFA World Cup enters the quarterfinal stage today, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football’s biggest prize. Defending champions Argentina are joined by France, England, Spain, Belgium, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland after a dramatic round of...
By Sedick Crombie Introduction The renowned Spanish-American philosopher, poet, and novelist George Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” (1). This quotation has never been more relevant than in the context of current global...
By Media Analyst Sedick Crombie Besides the legal and geopolitical contexts and analyses that many analysts make in relation to the Venezuelan situation—and which are mostly spot on—there are also many other contexts that play a significant role. Legal: that...
By Dr. Salim Parker His room was immaculately clean. He shared it with a few others, as was customary in Azizyah, a suburb of Makkah. Hajj was about a week away. His roommates went to bed at unearthly hours very,...
In October 1973, newly elected Delaware Senator Joe Biden visited Israel on his first official overseas trip and met Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. The 30-year-old was visibly moved as Meir explained what she said was Israel’s militarily dangerous situation...
Alittle magazine on the fringes of the French media mainstream continues to polarise public debate not just in France, but across the Muslim world. Their pitiable cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad have provided fodder to populists on both sides of...
By Abdullah al Majali We have lived to see Arabs enter Al-Aqsa Mosque under Israeli protection. It is shameful. Is there any real difference between an Arab delegation visiting Al-Aqsa Mosque under Israeli protection and hordes of extremist Israeli settlers...
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.
