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South African Student Congress (SASCO) has welcomed the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC)'s decision to withdraw the controversial proposed National Credit Act amendments, calling it a win for students across the country. The Department made the decision after an overwhelming public response, with over 20,000 submissions, most of which opposed the proposal. The proposed changes, published in the Government Gazette last month, had raised concerns that they could […]

Cultural expert, Professor Musa Xulu, has reassured South Africans that the Constitutional Court’s recent ruling, which allows husbands to take their wives’ surnames, will not interfere with the cultural practice of paying ilobola. Xulu emphasized that the ruling does not impose any specific naming convention, but instead upholds cultural diversity by giving individuals the freedom to choose. On Thursday, the Constitutional Court ruled that Section 26 (1)(a) to (c) of […]

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has strongly refuted President Cyril Ramaphosa’s claim that Parliament is responsible for delays in establishing the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Council. The Committee says the delays stem from government, not Parliament - calling the President's remarks factually incorrect. Ramaphosa made the remarks during a Q&A session in the National Assembly on Tuesday, expressing frustration that the Council had not […]

HIV/AIDS activist organisation, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), has criticised the government and the Health Minister for downplaying the challenges in South Africa's fight against HIV/AIDS and for failing to partner with communities. The organistion expressed frustration over what it called government inaction, despite repeated assurances of commitment. TAC chairperson, Sibongile Tshabalala, says civil society is doing most of the work, and without real partnership from the government, the country […]

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 […]