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Civic group threatens nationwide shutdown over blocked IDs

Dozens of frustrated demonstrators gathered outside the Department of Home Affairs headquarters in Pretoria on Monday, accusing the department of inefficiency, neglect, and failing to resolve long-standing identity document (ID) issues affecting thousands of South Africans. Protesters, supported by the Soil of Africa civic movement, are calling for immediate action to unblock citizens’ IDs and restore access to essential services. They also accuse the department of mishandling the crisis of […]

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Shabalala replaces Mofokeng in Bafana squad for must win qualifiers

Orlando Pirates attacker, Relebohile Mofokeng, has been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda, after sustaining an injury during the Carling Knockout Cup over the weekend. Mofokeng picked up the knock during Pirates 1-0 win over Siwelele FC at Orlando Stadium, ruling him out of the must-win fixtures against Zimbabwe & Rwanda on Friday and Monday respectively. Kaizer […]

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Forensic report delays progress in Kutlwano Shalaba murder case

An crucial forensic report and pending DNA results have once again delayed proceedings in the high-profile case of two-year-old Kutlwano Shalaba, whose mother and a traditional healer are facing serious charges related to his death. The Vanderbijlpark Magistrates court postponed the matter to 13 January 2026, granting investigators additional time to finalise key forensic evidence. The accused, Keneilwe Shalaba (32), the child's mother, and Sebokoana Khounyana (50), face multiple charges […]

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Analyst labels Unite For Change a ‘marriage of convenience’

  Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, has labelled the newly formed alliance between Rise Mzansi, BOSA, and the GOOD party as a weak marriage of convenience. He says the partnership is going to die an early death because of their differences. Mashego's remarks come in the wake of a bold new political collaboration — Unite for Change — under which the three parties plan to contest next year’s crucial municipal elections. […]

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Queer groups call for Ngizwe Mchunu to apologise for anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks

  Queer rights organisation Trans Hope has urged radio personality, Ngizwe Mchunu, to apologise for his recent homophobic remarks against the LGBTQIA+ community. The KwaZulu-Natal-based NGO says Mchunu’s comments incite hatred, encourage discrimination, and erode years of progress in LGBTQIA+ advocacy. "His words amount to hate speech aimed at excluding queer people from Zulu culture and broader society, despite the clear protections guaranteed by the South African Constitution," the organisation […]

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Labour experts welcome ConCourt ruling on shared parental leave

Labour and Mediation Expert, Patrick Deale, says the Constitutional Court ruling on shared parental leave will bring much-needed relief for fathers, who were previously entitled to only 10 days. The Constitutional Court on Friday, ruled that fathers are entitled to the same parental leave as mothers, which means parents can now share a total of four months and 10 days of parental leave. The ruling declared existing provisions of the Basic […]

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NEHAWU says Gauteng health crisis must be addressed urgently

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) is demanding urgent accountability following revelations that more than R2 billion was looted from Tembisa Hospital through irregular procurement and fraudulent tenders. The union took to the streets of Johannesburg on Friday, marching from Gandhi Square to the Gauteng Department of Health, calling for swift action to address what they describe as deep-rooted corruption and chronic mismanagement in the province’s healthcare […]

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Proteas Women battered in World Cup opener

The Proteas Women opened their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 with an embarassing 10-wicket defeat at the hands of England. England won the toss and chose to bowl first. The Proteas batters were poor and were dismissed for just 69 in under 21 overs. South Africa were left reeling early on after Smith spun a web around their top order. Smith struck first by dismissing skipper Laura Wolvaardt, then […]

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MK Party criticises ConCourt over executive accountability

  The MK Party has accused the Constitutional Court of failing to hold the executive accountable. Earlier today, the Constitutional Court dismissed the party's urgent application challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa. Justice Rammaka Steven Mathopo, ruled that the case did not fall within the court’s exclusive jurisdiction. Mathopo says the MK Party failed to adequately explain why they did not pursue the matter against Ramaphosa in the High Court before approaching […]

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Global Sumud Flotilla vows to defy Israeli ‘siege’

As the world closely watches the Global Sumud Flotilla, participants have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to breaking what they describe as Israel’s siege and ongoing assault on Palestinians. More than 400 volunteers, including activists Greta Thunberg, Mandla Mandela and Zukiswa Wanner, were forcibly removed from their boats after the humanitarian convoy was intercepted yesterday. The flotilla — carrying food, baby formula, medicine, and volunteers from 47 countries — had departed […]

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