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Crisis deepens for Minister Nkabane as calls for her resignation intensify

The South African Students Federation (SASF) has criticized Fikile Mbalula for defending Nobuhle Nkabane, accusing him of using the controversy to further his ambitions of becoming the ANC’s next president. On Monday, the ANC's secretary-general defended the higher education minister, urging her to uphold her integrity despite increasing calls for her resignation and criticism from opposition parties. Several organisations, including the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the South African Students Congress (SASCO), have labelled Nkabane as incompetent […]

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Young people believe crime in SA carries little to no consequence

Some young South Africans argue that the country’s low conviction rate sends a disturbing message that criminal acts often go unpunished, thereby undermining the deterrent effect of the justice system. This concern follows a recent case in the City of Tshwane, where officials accused of stealing a transformer worth R7 million were granted bail by the Atteridgeville Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Thomas Baloyi and Daniel Kubayi were each granted bail of R30,000, while Siphiwe Mahlangu was released on R35,000 bail. […]

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Willie to bring up 100 caps against Italy

Fullback Willie le Roux will become only the eighth Springbok to reach a 100 caps for South Africa as three other players will make their debuts off the bench. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made 16 personnel changes to his side for the second Test against Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday, retaining only four players from last week’s starting 15. Salmaan Moerat will captain the side with Siya Kolisi still nursing a neck injury and Jesse Kriel falling out of the […]

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Trump’s tariff hike on SA goods is politically motivated: Economist

Economist, Dawie Roodt, says US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports is driven more by political motives than sound economic reasoning. South Africa is among the first group of countries to be targeted by the new US trade measures as the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs will come to end on Wednesday. In a letter penned to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump defended the move saying the 30% is far less than what is […]

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Mbenenge claims tribunal is out to shame him

Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, has finally broken his silence, testifying on Monday for the first time before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing explosive allegations of sexual misconduct made by his former secretary, Andiswa Mengo. Mbenenge, who took the stand in Sandton, conceded to exchanging flirtatious WhatsApp messages with Mengo, but denied ever abusing his position or sending unsolicited explicit material. "I never sent K8, K8 has nothing to do with me. I never sent H1 and H2; I […]

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Banyana ease past Ghana

Banyana Banyana got the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title off to a winning start following a 2-0 victory over Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco. A penalty by Linda Mothlalo as well as a Jermaine Seoposenwe strike gave Desiree Ellis' charges the lead in the first half, which Banyana did very well to defend after the break following a second-half onslaught by the Black Girls. The victory sees Banyana go top of Group […]

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‘BOSA’s proposed Fair Pay Bill not worth the paper it’s on’

Labour expert, Michael Bagraim, believes Build One South Africa's (BOSA) proposed Fair Pay Bill is not worth the paper it's on. Last month, to some young people's excitement - Mmusi Maimane's party proposed the bill in Parliament, in a bid to eliminate salary discrimination and the secrecy that often surrounds salary negotiations. According to BOSA, if enacted - this piece of legislation will ensure that graduates and job seekers who enter the labour market are not subjected to or trapped […]

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Killer’s sentence in the Magaqa murder case widely welcomed

Veteran activist and violence monitor, Professor Mary de Haas, says while she welcomes the sentencing of Sindiso Magaqa's self-confessed killer, his sentence is still a travesty of justice. Sibusiso Ncengwa, who admitted to shooting the former ANC Youth League Secretary General in uMzimkhulu in 2017, was sentenced to 25 years for conspiracy to commit murder, 25 years for murder, 15 years for three counts of attempted murder, nine years for malicious damage to property, 10 years for unlawful possession of […]

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Mkhwanazi’s claims point to a deeper crisis: Expert

Political and governance expert, Professor Sam Koma, says South Africans should be outraged by the revelations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, and demand urgent action from President Cyril Ramaphosa. Mkhwanazi came out guns blazing in a fiery media briefing on Sunday directly implicating Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, and the Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, in the alleged corruption within the police service. This includes claims that Mchunu had a role in the disbandment of the […]

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