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Education expert, Mary Metcalfe, has stressed the importance of consistent exposure to reading and print materials beyond the classroom to develop children's literacy skills. Metcalfe’s remarks on the importance of reading among children come as the world marks International Literacy Day today. "Even in the foundation phase, where learning to engage with print is probably a good a third to a half of the curriculum, children need constant exposure to […]

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is urging young people to trust their instincts and be cautious of any offer - including jobs to legal assistance - that requires upfront payment. ISS's organised crime expert, Martin Ewi, has advised people to seek guidance from colleagues, friends, or family and consider reporting suspicious activity to the police. The warning follows the case in which a woman, previously cleared of a 2006 […]

The Gauteng Department of Education has called on learners at Tiyelelani Secondary School in Soshanguve, Tshwane, to return to class on Thursday, following a second consecutive day of disruptions sparked by serious allegations against a teacher. Teaching and learning at the school came to a halt after claims surface that a teacher had sexually assaulted and impregnated a Grade 9 learner. The unrest began on Monday, with outraged learners and […]

Legal and Governance Analyst, Leo Maphosa, says African National Congress (ANC) veteran Stan Mathabatha’s resignation is a direct critique of the party’s ethical decline. Mathabatha stepped aside as the provincial chair of the ANC in Limpopo, effective immediately. The stalwart wrote to ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, communicating his decision to stop leading the party in the province voluntarily. Mathabatha stated that the lack of ethical behaviour, persistent misconduct, and […]

Some survivors of the Usindiso Building tragedy in Marshalltown say their lives were shattered that day, and the trauma they experienced continues to haunt them. Sunday, the 31st of August, marked two years since the devastating fire that claimed 76 lives. The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning in a building that had been converted into an informal settlement at the corner of Albert and Delvers […]

The Tears Foundation, a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) advocacy group, has stressed the urgent need for police and the justice system to better educate and support complainants on how to properly use and enforce protection orders. The foundation warns that without clear guidance on reporting breaches and engaging with police, protection orders provide little real protection. This call comes amid renewed concerns about the effectiveness of protection orders, after two women […]

Some social media users have branded American rapper, Offset, a troll after he advised men to think twice before tying the knot, following his divorce from Cardi B. The hip-hop star, speaking on the Full Send Podcast, said marriage should be an optional life chapter, not a default. https://www.tiktok.com/@jokes_butnolies/video/7543423766764850487?_r=1&_t=ZS-8zG41okA71d Offset and Cardi B officially separated last month. The couple, who married in 2017, share two daughters, Kulture Kiari and Blossom, and […]

The actual turnout at American actor and musician Will Smith's UK concert has come under scrutiny, amid allegations that AI-generated crowds were used in footage shared online. Some social media users raised questions after Smith posted a video thanking fans, saying: “My favourite part of the tour is seeing you all up close. Thank you for seeing me, too.” The Hollywood star is currently touring Europe, Morocco and the United Kingdom […]

Content creator and influencer, Honour Zuma, popularly known as Cyan Boujee, has come under fire following her apology over the controversial Alabuga Start program in Russia. The 24-year-old's apology follows widespread criticism for promoting a program, which many believe may be linked to a trafficking operation targeting young South African women. The Alabuga Start program is marketed as a two-year opportunity for young women abroad. However, it is currently under […]