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All eyes are on the National Assembly as parliamentarians gear up for the much-anticipated budget vote. The proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase has been a bone of contention with various political parties making submissions against it. The passing of the country’s national budget has been delayed over a number discrepancies. In February, the country experienced one of the most unprecedented and historic moves when the tabling of the budget […]

The Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children is calling for schools to improve their vetting process to ensure that no individuals might be masquerading as innocent individuals on their property. The clinic's Director, Dr Shaheda Omar, says every individual who comes into contact with children, irrespective of their position, from supporting staff to cleaners, must undergo a rigorous background check. The clinic is reacting to the rape of Grade 2 learner, […]

Proteas Men white-ball coach, Rob Walter, has resigned from his post, citing personal reasons. The 49-year-old took over in March 2023 and led the Proteas to the semi-final of the 50-over World Cup later that year. They also reached the T20 World Cup final in Barbados last year, losing in the final to India, and this year to New Zealand in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy. "Coaching the Proteas […]

Some residents of Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, say they are ready to take the law into their own hands, should the government fail to live up to its duty of bringing criminals to book. Scores of Marry Me community members descended at the Pretoria North Magistrate Court earlier to track proceedings in the case of six Community Policing Forum members who were brutally murdered while on crime watch. One such […]

The 41-year-old Congolese man accused of being an accomplice in the Zanzou night club torture case has pleaded with the Pretoria Magistrate's Court to be released on bail, saying he needs to return to his family to help make ends meet. The man, whose identity is kept anonymous pending further identity parades, stated through an affidavit which was read by his attorney, Advocate Nakedi Mamogobo, that he does not plan […]

There has been mixed reactions to research results, suggesting that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. This has left many people wide-eyed and some worried about what they have been putting in their mouths. The pilot study, which is being peer-reviewed, was presented at the biannual meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego this week. Researchers say on average, 100 microplastics were released per […]

Emotions flared in Tshwane's Central Business District (CBD) as protesters demonstrated outside the City Council's headquarters, demanding proper housing. Residents accused councillors of a lack of transparency and accountability, among others. Ward 167 community member, Robert Mthethwa, says they are being taken for granted and their struggles are undermined. "They know that there is a housing backlog since 1994. From the ANC, to the DA, to the EFF, everybody knows […]

The Bulls will be without wing, Sebastian de Klerk, against Zebre on Saturday after he received a two-match ban. De Klerk chased after a high ball in their match against Leinster last weekend, but only ended up taking out wing Andrew Osborne in the 74th minute, which saw him ultimately get a red card. “During his disciplinary hearing led by John Kirk, de Klerk was found guilty of foul play […]

The calls for the deportation of UK national, Phil Craig, are intensifying, with growing anger from various sectors of society. Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schrieber, is under fire for his silence over the cloud surrounding the man who has at the forefront of the battle for the Western Cape to be an independent. A petition titled “Keep South Africa Safe” that's calling for his return to his home country has […]