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Prioritisation of ECDs hailed as step in the right direction

  The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust's Early Childhood Development and Youth Fund manager, Nomsa Muthaphuli, says they hope that through the strengthening of quality of learning for children below the age of five they will be better prepared for their schooling careers. She says by achieving this, children will be better set up to thrive at school, which will lead to a drop in the number of children who drop out of school due to academic problems. Last month, the 2030 […]

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Anti-bullying organisation says criminalising bullies is not the solution

Safer South Africa says criminalising bullies at schools is not the solution. The organisation was responding to calls for the arrest of a group of boys who were seen assaulting another learner at a high school in the North West. The foundation’s Gauteng Coordinator, Edna Mamonyane, points out that the public often overlooks the complexities in the lives of children who become bullies. She explains that many bullies are victims of difficult home environments, where bullying becomes an outlet for […]

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Return of Bok duo boost Stormers

The Stormers have named a 30-man touring squad for their two-match URC tour to Wales and Ireland. The Stormers will face Scarlets on Llanelli this Saturday, before facing Irish side Ulster in Belfast next Friday. The 2021 winners will be bolstered by the return of fit-again Springbok backline duo, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse, as well as lock, Connor Evans, and utility-back, Suleiman Hartzenberg. Outside back, Luke Burger, is the only uncapped player in the group. Springbok flyhalf, Manie Libbok, […]

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11th suspect sought in multi-million rand SASSA fraud case

The police are looking for a 11th suspect in the multi-million rand SASSA fraud scandal. Ten accused in the matter appeared before the Lenasia Magistrate Court today.   Seven of them are officials from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, says the 11th suspect in the matter is also a SASSA employee and has urged her to surrender to the police. He also appealed to the public for help. "We cannot win this fight alone, […]

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Y and 1Life Insurance are giving you the chance to play Winning at Life with 1Life! Enter now to stand a chance to win your share of R50,000. On Monday 31 March 2025, 1Life is giving you one final shot to Win at Life on Y FM! One lucky winner will WIN a guaranteed R16 000 in a lucky draw. This can be boosted with a R2,000 bonus cash prize when you opt in for an obligation-free funeral cover quote […]

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Rhode Saga | Yires urged to be skeptical of high-end brands appearing suddenly

Brand experts have urged Yires to always be cautious when spending their money on high-end brands and to verify things by checking those brands' official pages to avoid falling for scams. Their appeal comes as hundreds of unsuspecting young people were scammed over the weekend and sold counterfeit goods at a "Rhode Skin pop-up store" at the Mall of Africa in Midrand. The unsuspecting consumers only realised hours later that they had been sold dupes. While some on social media […]

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South Africans rally behind expelled ambassador

South Africans have rallied behind the country's ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, saying they will welcome him back home with open arms. Rasool has been declared a persona non grata in the US and was expelled from Washington after US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, accused him of hating the country and President Donald Trump. South Africa's Ambassador to the United States is no longer welcome in our great country. Ebrahim Rasool is a race-baiting politician who hates […]

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Cape Town City sack Mushin

Cape Town City have parted ways with interim coach, Muhsin Ertugral. Ertugral was initially appointed as  technical director and interim coach in January after Eric Tinkler, who's now at Sekhukhune United, was sacked. The Turk's tenure started on a high with victories over both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. His lucky streak continued with him even winning the PSL Coach of the Month in January. But results have been disappointing of late, with City failing to win in their last […]

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Expert questions timing of IPID’s probe into Mkhwanazi

Crime expert, Calvin Rafadi, has raised concerns over the timing of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's (IPID) investigation into Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Rafadi says it's odd that it comes amid two crucial positions, the head of the Hawks and national police commissioner, that are set to be filled soon, and mounting pressure on who will assume the roles.  Mkhwanazi's name has emerged as one of the people being touted for the top posts. Police watchdog IPID confirmed that it is investigating […]

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