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Rights groups divided over DBE’s efforts to rid schools of pit toilets

  Civil rights organisation, Amnesty International South Africa, has expressed disappointment over the Department of Basic Education's continued failure to eradicate pit latrines from schools across the country. Amnesty says its unacceptable that the department has once again missed its self-imposed deadline. The human rights organisation is reaction to the Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube's earlier announcement that they've only been able to get rid of 96% of the dangerous toilets that have so far claimed the lives of at […]

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Kgatlana hits out at CAF scheduling

Banyana Banyana striker, Thembi Kgatlana, has expressed disappointment that women’s football tournaments are not given the same respect as the men's competitions. Banyana are currently in camp to prepare for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in July that was moved from last year due to scheduling issues. “I am disappointed because this tournament should have been played last year,” she said as they prepared for two friendly matches against Malawi on Saturday and Tuesday. “This is […]

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Kanye West says he’s a misunderstood genius, confirms split with Bianca

  Rapper and music producer, Kanye West, says he is just a misunderstood human being who's a genius. West recently released a song in which he also confirms his separation from wife, Bianca Censori, saying she left him after his numerous controversial posts on social media. According to the rapper, Bianca had a panic attack because of his posts, which included antisemitic attacks; some allegations about the Kardashian family; awful comments about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins and much more. Before […]

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No foreign DNA found in Cwecwe: SAPS

Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has revealed that no foreign DNA was found when Cwecwe was tested as per procedure. Giving an update on investigations into the little girl's rape, Minister Mchunu called for calm while also detailing the complexity and sensitivity of the case. Among the challenges the police are contending with is the lack of witnesses, says the Minister. His assertions come as South Africans across the country demand justice for the little girl who was raped last year […]

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Activists say Omotoso verdict failed to show GBVF survivors dignity

Anti-Gender-Based Violence (GBV) advocacy groups say the verdict in televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, and his co-accused's case is an indictment on South Africa's criminal justice system. Women For Change believes that expecting Omotoso's alleged victims to feel safe now that he is free is delusional. The Eastern Cape High Court in Gheberha acquitted the televangelist and his co-accused of over 30 rape, human trafficking, and racketeering charges, saying the state failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had committed […]

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Economists say US tariffs could lead to global recession

  Some economists say the tariffs imposed by the United States to some countries across the globe could lead to a global recession. US President, Donald Trump, announced a 10% tariff on all imports to the US, with even steeper rates for countries like China, the EU, South Africa and Lesotho - sparking fears of a global trade war. South Africa has been hit by 31%, Lesotho 50% and the EU by 20% whilst the UK got one of the […]

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Analyst says DA’s decision to go to courts over budget is correct

Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says the Democratic Alliance's (DA) decision to approach the courts and challenge the passing of the national budget is the correct course of action. Koma explained that both the DA and EFF have flagged a procedural flaw in the adoption of the Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals, arguing that it was not in line with the Money Bill Act. Following a heated debate in the National Assembly, the controversial budget, which includes a VAT hike, […]

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Riveiro to leave Pirates at end of season

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that head coach, Jose Riveiro, will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract ends. The club made the announcement in a statement on Thursday afternoon after the Spanish mentor officially communicated to management that he will not renew his contract. Riveiro joined the club in 2022, winning five domestic titles since his arrival, and remains in contest for the league, Nedbank Cup and CAF Champions League for the remainder of his […]

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Zanzou torture accused entered SA without papers: State

The state pulled out all the stops in a bid to ensure that the 41-year-old Congolese suspect linked to the Zanzou night club torture case isn’t released on bail. During its arguments in the man’s bail application, State Prosecutor Advocate Anna Bosman revealed that the man entered South Africa without relevant documents that permit him to do so. Bosman says they could not find any proof that he presented the documents when he first entered the country. He is said […]

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