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Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), Mmusi Maimane, says the process to bring about a new electoral system was manipulated by the ANC and supporting political parties in Parliament. He says a strong, open system would weaken their power. The Constitutional Court dismissed an application by BOSA and the Independent Candidates Association seeking to declare the Electoral Amendment Act unconstitutional. The Apex court ruled that the act meets constitutional […]

Banyana Banyana qualified for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-0 (3-1 aggregate) victory over Burkina Faso in a second leg qualifier at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Monday afternoon. The match also served as veteran defender Janine Van Wyk’s farewell match after she officially bowed out of the sport as the most capped African player (men or women). Van Wyk was substituted in the 8th minute […]

Labour federations have reiterated the call for the inequality pay curse that's been dogging South Africa for decades to be urgently addressed. According to a 2022 World Bank report, South Africa has the highest income inequality in the world, which has risen in the post-apartheid period, though it has fluctuated. It is also the most unequal country in the world, where only 10% of the population owns more than 80% […]

Activists say young people must actively play their part to ensure an HIV/Aids free generation by 2030. They were speaking at the Gauteng province's official event to commemorate World Aids Day, in Sebokeng, on Friday. The Gauteng Aids Council, alongside the MEC for Health Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, observed the day under the theme “Let communities lead.” This year’s celebrations were aimed at recognising the all-important contributions of communities in fighting the […]

As the globe marks World Aids Day, medical professionals in South Africa are urging young people to normalise testing for HIV to know their status. World Aids Day is commemorated annually across the globe to show solidarity with the millions of people living with the virus and to raise awareness about the status of the epidemic. Approximately 7.8 million South Africans live with the virus, which is a 1.3% drop […]

Banyana Banyana were held to a 1-1 draw by Burkina Faso in the first leg of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium on Thursday in the Ivory Coast. The two sides went to the half-time break deadlocked at 0-0 after a physical first half that saw a Thembi Kgatlana strike being disallowed for an offside in the 38th minute. Veteran defender, Janine […]

Deputy Sport Minister, Nocawe Mafu, says the Ministry will hold the South African Football Association (SAFA) to its word of professionalising women's football in the country. SAFA made the commitment a few months ago following pressure to do so. The football association had said the professionalisation of the women’s football was linked to their bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Amid concerns over whether this is still […]

Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng will forever remain one of the influential voices on matters involving corruption. The former Chief Justice used his address at the SAfm Inaugural Lecture 2023 to criticise the media for turning a blind eye to holding the private sector accountable. He has slammed the targeting of government officials when looking into allegations of corruption. "The focus in this country […]

Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles, has hit back at what she's described as "racist and self-hating" critics following mixed reactions to her daughter's new blonde hairdo. The 42-year-old "Drunk in Love" hitmaker was accused of lightening her skin when she went blonde for her recent Renaissance film premiere. The singer rocked platinum hair and a glittery silver dress.  Some fans were not impressed with the look, with many accusing the singer […]

The only way to find a solution to ending GBV is to stop holding talk shops for the elite, but rather opening the doors for every man on the street in order for them to get a chance to actively participate in in these conversations. That's according to rights group, Voice It in Action's president, Kgothatso Moloto. "When one says it is all talk shops, it sounds as though you […]