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As calls mount for urgent action to be taken to safeguard the lives of the country's soldiers who have been deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), EFF leader, Julius Malema, has added a spanner in the works, saying South Africa has no army. He was reacting to the killing of nine South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers by the Rwandan-backed force, M23 rebels, in the east of […]

For many survivors, the hardest part of the aftermath isn’t the legal battles, the intrusive medical exams, or even having to answer the tough questions from loved ones. It’s looking in the mirror and wondering, “Do I even matter anymore?” The violence doesn’t just hurt your body; it takes aim at your spirit, stripping away your sense of dignity, safety, and power. This loss of self-worth is the silent wound, […]

Labour federation, Cosatu, has described the Institute of Race Relations' call for government to reduce the country’s current minimum wage of R27.58 to save jobs as nonsensical. The trade union federation says the claims are baseless and disregard the country’s transformative laws. “The claims have no relation, whatsoever, to any facts. They have provided zero research, zero evidence,” explains says Cosatu's Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks. “The fact is that the […]

Controversial celebrity blogger, Musa Khawula, has been charged with attempted murder and an alternative charge of reckless driving in the Fochville Magistrates Court in Johannesburg. Khawula appeared before the court earlier today, just a mere two days after he appeared in the Randburg Magistrate's Court for allegedly violating the Cybercrimes Act. After a long delay, Khawula appeared before the court in a white shirt, grey pants and his infamous unkempt […]

Free Agents coach and owner, Olaitan Oladeru, has issued a stern warning to Kaizer Chiefs to come prepared for a rude awakening, if they take them lightly, when they meet in their Nedbank Cup last 32 clash at the FNB Stadium on Sunday. “There's no warning [to Chiefs]. You have to respect the brand as one of the biggest in South Africa. But I must just say they must prepare,” […]

The Head of Communications at Wits University, Sharona Patel, has rejected claims that the institution is refusing to assist students with funds meant for those in need of financial assistance. “Wits University administers over one billion rand in financial aid scholarships and bursaries every year. These includes its own funds, as well as external sources, financial aid institutions, and individual and corporate donors,” says Patel. Her remarks are in response […]

Cross-examination into allegations of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, continues at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal in Johannesburg. High Court secretary, Andiswa Mengo, is accusing the judge of sending her sexual messages and images, which she found disturbing and disgusting. She says they also made her uncomfortable. Mbenenge's advocate, Muzi Sikhakane, has spent the past few days trying to discredit Mengo's claims. Yesterday, Sikhakhane put it to […]

A professor who has mastered knowledge on criminal behaviour, Professor Rudolph Zinn, says most of the murders which are committed in South Africa are done by the youth. He says 85 % of these crimes are committed between individuals who know each other. “If you look at South Africa’s statistics as far as murder is concerned, the majority of those murders, which is about 85%, take place between people who […]

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has been forced to cancel Thursday night's Betway Premiership clash between Royal AM and Orlando Pirates, scheduled to take place at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg. The league confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that the match – which was always in doubt – will no longer take place. It says all Royal's upcoming matches have also been suspended until further notice. The decision was made […]