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Safer South Africa says criminalising bullies at schools is not the solution. The organisation was responding to calls for the arrest of a group of boys who were seen assaulting another learner at a high school in the North West. The foundation’s Gauteng Coordinator, Edna Mamonyane, points out that the public often overlooks the complexities in the lives of children who become bullies. She explains that many bullies are victims […]

Crime expert, Calvin Rafadi, has raised concerns over the timing of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's (IPID) investigation into Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Rafadi says it's odd that it comes amid two crucial positions, the head of the Hawks and national police commissioner, that are set to be filled soon, and mounting pressure on who will assume the roles.  Mkhwanazi's name has emerged as one of the people being touted for the […]

The South African National Defence Union (SANDU) stresses that the withdrawal of troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must be carried out with the utmost caution. The organisation expressed hope that negotiations are underway to ensure an orderly and secure withdrawal. Yesterday, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced the phased termination of its mission in the conflict-ridden DRC. Soldiers from South Africa, Malawi, and Tanzania have been […]

Evangelist and self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, says he and his wife, Mary, will challenge their extradition to South Africa. Yesterday, a Malawian court ruled in favour of their extradition to face charges in a fraud and money laundering case. The couple fled to their home country in November 2020 after the Pretoria Magistrates' Court granted them bail. Addressing congregants at a thanksgiving service last night, Bushiri expressed confidence that God […]

Ekurhuleni Mayor, Dr Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, says they are investigating the possible involvement of another vehicle in the deadly R21 crash. Thirteen people tragically lost their lives near OR Tambo International Airport yesterday, and 77 others, including the driver, were injured when a bus traveling from Katlehong to Kempton Park allegedly jackknifed and overturned several times. Xhakaza believes that sudden braking from another vehicle may have distracted the bus driver, causing […]

Some Sjava fans are breathing a sigh of relief after songstress, Amanda Black, refuted claims that she was sexually assaulted by the "Uyena" hitmaker. The rumours began after an old tweet, purportedly from Amanda Black, resurfaced - claiming that Sjava raped her. In an Instagram post, the "Amazulu" hitmaker said she doesn't know where the hearsay came from. While some speculate that Amanda Black is hesitant to speak out, fearing […]

A shocking decision by the Nigerian Senate to suspend, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, after she filed a sexual harassment complaint against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has sparked widespread outrage. Calls are growing for Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension to be revoked. She accused Akpabio of making unwanted sexual advances toward her in 2023. In response to this, she was suspended, with her allowance and security detail removed for six months. Akpabio has denied the allegations, […]

Governance expert, Professor Sam Koma, says President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the City of Joburg was long overdue. Over the past two days, President Ramaphosa engaged with Gauteng’s leadership, tackling several pressing issues that continue to plague South Africa's economic hub. The President expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of Johannesburg, once a vibrant and bustling city, lamenting that urgent action is needed to restore it to its former […]

A man has taken to social media, threatening to sue the Health Department and his medical doctor for failing to warn him about the side effects of circumcision. The man, Abednego, has also called on men who want to join his lawsuit to message him. The US-based South African claims that his sexual health was significantly better before undergoing the procedure, and he feels deceived by the health authorities. "We […]