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Diversity, Culture, and Change Consultant, Bongani Tshabalala, says racism and sexism may never be fully eradicated, however he is hopeful that progress can be achieved through education. His comments come in response to backlash surrounding Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie, after old posts from his X account resurfaced, showing him using racial slurs, between 2011 and 2017. The posts have sparked widespread criticism, with growing calls for […]

Legal and Governance Analyst, Leo Maphosa, says the withdrawal of prominent foundations from the National Dialogue Convention is both symbolic and substantive. Earlier today, several leading South African foundations, including the FW de Klerk, Steve Biko, and Thabo Mbeki Foundations, announced their withdrawal from next week’s event. They argue that the process has shifted from its original citizen-led purpose to become government-controlled, rushed, and underfunded. The foundations have requested a […]

Legal Resources Centre’s advocate, Sheldon Magardie, says while the proposed Marriage Bill [B43-2023] aims to make marriage laws fairer and more equal for all South Africans, it remains to be seen whether it will achieve its goals in practice. Magardie’s comments come amid growing public debate, with some social media users questioning the Bill’s blanket approach and whether it will eventually include provisions for cohabiting couples. Combining all types of […]

Legal and Governance analyst, Leo Maphosa, has acknowledged the validity of concerns raised by several Members of Parliament (MPs) regarding the impartiality of Soviet Lekganyane as chairperson of the ad hoc committee. Maphosa suggests that these concerns highlight a broader issue: how can the public have confidence in the fairness of an investigation that could potentially implicate those in positions of power? Lekganyane, an African National Congress (ANC) MP, was […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s decision upholding a ruling that Kenny Kunene’s reference to Julius Malema as a “cockroach” amounts to hate speech. Kunene approached the court for leave to appeal a ruling by the Equality Court, which found that the language used by the suspended Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy leader, violated the Equality Act. The controversial remark was made in November 2021 during […]

Education and gender activist, Dimakatso Khalo-Mudau, says the recent bullying incidents in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape underscore the urgent need for collective and sustained action. Khalo-Mudau argues that while anti-bullying policies exist, they often fall short without proper enforcement and active community involvement. "Teachers are constrained by regulations, and parental participation is often minimal," she said. Her comments follow the court appearance of a learner from Thuto-Lesedi Secondary School […]

FlySafair flights are expected to return to full capacity following the end of a 12-day strike by the airline’s pilots. About 200 of the organisation’s pilots were demanding a 10.5% salary increase, while the airline was only offering a 5.7% hike. The strike which is said to be the the longest in South African history, ended today following talks between the aviation company and Solidarity, which represents most of the […]

Social media users have expressed mixed reactions to South African musician Latoya Buthelezi's video of her performance in Barcelona last year. The UK-based Mzansi singer and songwriter, who is popularly known as Toya Delazy, has raised eyebrows among some South African's who've labeled her Zulu-rock genre as bizarre. While they've expressed support for the artist who's known for her unique “Afrorave” and encouraged her artistry, some are confused about the […]

Gauteng e-Hailing Services (GES) Chairperson, Tato Ramaila, is calling on e-hailers to unite under a single structure. Ramaila's appeal comes amid threats of a looming national strike by Uber and Taxify operators, now known as Bolt. GES, the South African Metered Taxi and E-hailing Association (SAMTEA), and the Gauteng Department of Transport held a briefing on Wednesday to discuss issues plaguing the industry following a recent drivers' strike over alleged […]