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Government resolves education assistant payment crisis

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarhube, says those responsible for the administrative failures that led delayed stipend payments for thousands of teacher assistants, will be held accountable. Speaking at a joint media briefing with the Department of Employment and Labour in Pretoria, Gwarube addressed the widespread frustration caused by September’s payment delays under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI). Her remarks come as there were delays in September payments to education assistants and general school assistants under the Basic Education Employment […]

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Error strewn SPAR Proteas made to pay

SPAR Proteas head coach, Jenny van Dyk, is not making any excuses after her side’s heavy 67–40 defeat to world champions Australia in the second match of their three-Test series in Wollongong. The Proteas made costly errors which the world champions capitalised on and made them pay dearly, and with that clinched the series with a game to spare with the final match scheduled for Sunday morning in Adelaide. South Africa, who've never beaten Australia before, came into the second […]

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SA activists accuse Israeli forces of abuse, plan new Gaza mission

  Six South African activists detained by the Israeli Defence Force say they were mocked, handcuffed, and stripped naked while in custody after being intercepted en route to Gaza. The group, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla Mission, was among more than 400 international activists who attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to the war-torn territory. The activists, who were detained last Thursday, returned to South Africa on Wednesday to a warm welcome from hundreds of supporters at OR Tambo International […]

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McKenzie faces backlash over potential Shein collaboration

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has come under fire after meeting with Chinese online retailer Shein to explore potential collaboration with South Africa’s local fashion industry. The meeting took place during the South African Focus Week in Singapore, where McKenzie said Shein had committed to supporting local sporting initiatives and empowering young designers and athletes. The minister however raised the ire of many local designers, who criticised the engagement and accused the minister of overlooking the challenges […]

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Section27 backs Teddy Bear Foundation’s fight for safer schools

Legal advocacy group, Section27, has joined forces with the Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children (TTBC) in a legal fight against government departments accused of failing to protect children in schools. According to TTBC, some departments are failing children by not maintaining the National Child Protection Register. The register, which was created under the Children’s Act, is meant to protect children from individuals guilty of child abuse, including sexual and physical abuse, like corporal punishment. The failure to maintain the […]

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Mamelodi Pastor sentenced to life behind bars for raping minors

The father of two teenage girls who were sexually violated by 41-year-old Mamelodi pastor, William Mogudu, has welcomed the life sentence handed down by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. Mogudu was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting two minors from Newtown Informal Settlement in 2022. Community members allege that Mogudu may have violated at least five minors, including the daughters of some of his close friends. The disturbing incidents reportedly took place either at his "Jesus Is The Answer" church or […]

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Khoza relishing Bafana debut in WC Qualifiers

Mamelodi Sundowns defender, Malibongwe Khoza, says he was surprised to receive his first Bafana Bafana call-up, admitting that he thought it would come later in his career. The 21-year old Khoza was named in Hugo Broos' squad for the must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda, set to take place in Durban and Mbombela respectively. Khoza is one of two new faces in the Bafana team, with Polokwane City right back Thabang Matuludi being the other. "I […]

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Shock and grief after the murder of Alex businessman and community leader

The family of slain Alexandra businessman and community leader, Vincent Ndima, says his brutal killing has left the community shattered, describing him as a hero and a true compatriot. Ndima was gunned down in a hail of bullets on Monday morning in what appears to have been a targeted ambush. According to reports, he was attacked while driving, and it’s believed his vehicle crashed during the assault. His death has sent shockwaves through Alexandra, where he was widely known for […]

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NPA confirms Matlala’s intention to appeal bail denial

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala intends to appeal the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court’s decision to deny him bail. Matlala made a brief appearance in the same court on Tuesday, facing charges linked to the 2023 attempted murder of his former girlfriend and media personality, Tebogo Thobejane. The matter was postponed to 11 November to allow the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) time to consider a request to centralise two additional dockets from […]

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