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Ruling marking shift in how courts view sexual consent welcomed

A court ruling that recently found that a rape accused must confirm sexual consent instead of assuming it has been cautiously welcomed. On Monday, the High Court in Pretoria ruled that the unreasonable belief in consent can no longer stand as a legal defence to sexual assault. Legal experts say the ruling represents a pivotal shift in how courts in South Africa view consent, particularly in cases where survivors exhibit passive or involuntary responses to trauma, such as tonic immobility. […]

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Lawyer says Babel case highlights unchecked labour exploitation

Human Rights lawyer, Sheldon Magardie, has emphasised the importance of securing South Africa's borders to protect both locals and undocumented workers from exploitation.  Magardie's comments come amidst the controversy surrounding Pretoria's Babel Restaurant, which is accused of flouting labour laws and exploiting employees. It follows a viral tell-all video by a former employee, Mihlali Nobavu, who accused staff at the restaurant of creating a toxic environment and mistreating workers.    Her allegations include that employees were forced to pay for […]

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Breezy’s trip to SA met with some discontent

  Non-profit organisation, Women for Change (WFC), says hosting Chris Brown in South Africa undermines the progress the country is trying to make in addressing the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The music star will be in the country in two months' time for his much-anticipated concert, which is scheduled for the 14th of December. While his fans say they are ready to break the bank for him, critics are not so convinced due to his violent past, especially against […]

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Activist blames socio-economic factors for drug smuggling prevalence

Researcher and founder of SA Drug Policy, Shaun Shelly, says vulnerable women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are usually targeted to traffic drugs. Most of the time, according to Shelly, these women are lured by the prospect of being paid at least R30 000. He says they don't even ask about the chances of being caught. He was weighing in on the case of 21-year-old Mantwa Tshabalala, who is on trial for attempting to smuggle drugs worth more than R500 000 […]

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Midrand fire survivors struggling to make ends meet

Exactly one week after the devastating Midrand Complex Building Fire, emotional survivors are struggling to make ends meet. The blaze gutted the Broadwalk Urban Village, leaving one person dead and hundreds of others homeless. For 29-year-old Zintle Madlanga and her partner, Phakamile Nkosi, life has been a daily struggle. The couple and their two-year-old daughter have accumulated a hotel bill of over R4 000 since the fire destroyed their home. Despite initial promises, Mafadi Property Management has reportedly provided no […]

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Activists call for more education and access to safe abortions

Civil society organisation, Section27, has raised concern over the shortage of registered abortion facilities in the country and a rise of illegal clinics. The organisation, which recently commemorated International Safe Abortion Day in Braamfontein in the Joburg CBD, went on a spree to take down illegal abortion posters. Section27 also called on government to strengthen its efforts in providing vital information on this serious medical procedure. According to a 2023 study, by Ibis Reproductive Health, 22% of girls between the […]

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Nota slaps Itu with a protection order

Music producer, Nhlamulo 'Nota' Baloyi, has obtained a protection order against media personality, Itumeleng Bokaba.  The pair have been at loggerheads since blogger, Musa Khawula, leaked information that Bokaba is accusing Nota of rape.  Bokaba alleges that Nota forced himself on her when they were at Nota's home earlier this month. Nota has denied the allegations, insisting that they had consensual sex.  In his court documents, he claims that after their encounter, Bokaba blackmailed him into promoting her music, among […]

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Pirates on the cusp of more history

Orlando Pirates captain, Innocent Maela, is relishing making history by becoming the first side to win three consecutive MTN8 titles. Pirates have won two MTN8 titles since coach Jose Riveiro’s arrival and will look to lift a third this weekend against Stellenbosch at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. With history beckoning, Maela says it’s something they are aware of but not what they are focusing on going into the fixture. “Every time we have an opportunity to make history […]

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Midrand fire survivors seek compensation as investigations continue

One week after the devastating blaze at Broadwalk Urban Village in Midrand, survivors are demanding compensation for their losses.  The fire claimed one life, left hundreds homeless, and has raised concerns about shoddy infrastructure and poor building codes. Tebogo Seloane, hailed as a hero for evacuating his neighbours, emphasised that residents want answers. "It's a miracle more lives weren't lost, but we need accountability," he said. Tenants are meeting with lawyers to hold the building's owners responsible, accusing them of […]

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