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Breakthrough in provisional registration dispute at UFS

The University of the Free State and the student leadership have reached an agreement on the contentious issue of provisional registration. Both parties have agreed that provisional registration will be phased out over the next two years, rather than being abruptly discontinued. The university says the phased approach will allow it time to assess the risks students face and provide the necessary support. The institution was plunged into chaos last week […]

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Digital media expert urges caution amid US crackdown

Digital law expert, Rorke Wilson, has encouraged people to continue using social media confidently and responsibly, despite recent US efforts to regulate online speech. "I don't think we need to be increasingly cautious. I think we need to be as cautious as we've always been when you're speaking in a public platform, you know? When we're dealing with social media, it's a public, searchable, permanent format, so you need to […]

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Eersterust community demands justice as the alleged ‘Tinder Killer’ faces new charges

  The mother of one of the victims of the alleged "Tinder Killer", Helder Isidro, says he deserves to spend the rest of his life behind bars, warning that he may commit more heinous crimes, if he is set free. Isidiro appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Wednesday, in connection with two separate cases, both involving violent abuse against women. The 37-year-old was arrested in early August after police discovered […]

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Families demand justice in former St John’s teacher abuse case

After years of delays and mounting frustration, families of alleged victims of a former St John’s Preparatory School teacher say the start of court proceedings against the 52-year-old marks a long-overdue step toward justice. The accused appeared at the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday, where the accused faces 25 charges - including sexual assault, grooming, and the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The alleged crimes stretch across […]

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Timbaland sparks debate with new AI-generated artist TaTa

Social media is divided over American record producer Timbaland's new song featuring his AI-generated artist, TaTa. While some praise him as a trailblazer embracing future music tech, others accuse him of trying to erase the role of real human artists. The Grammy-winning producer, who has been a vocal advocate for the use of artificial intelligence in music, dropped the track Glitch x Pulse this week. Earlier this year, the 53-year-old co-founded […]

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World Cup qualification restores Bafana’s dignity, says Broos

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, says his team has restored pride to South African football after securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3–0 win over Rwanda in Mbombela, Mpumalanga on Tuesday night. The Orlando Pirates trio of Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis & Evidence Makgopa were on target for the victory that saw South Africa top Group C with 18 points, booking their place at next year’s […]

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Senzo Meyiwa trial | Accused one claims police coerced him into confessing

Accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya - says he never voluntarily pointed out the scene where the Bafana Bafana captain was allegedly killed — claiming police instructed him to do so. Testifying for a second day at the Pretoria High Court, Sibiya maintained that he had no involvement in the 2014 fatal shooting. He and four other suspects remain in custody, charged with the murder […]

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Morero confident Johannesburg is ready to host G20 Summit

As Johannesburg prepares to host the G20 Summit next month, Mayor Dada Morero says the city is nearly ready, with only a few outstanding issues to address. World leaders will descend on South Africa this November for the country’s — and the continent’s — first-ever G20 Summit. However, opposition parties and some residents remain skeptical, raising concerns about the city’s readiness amid persistent service delivery failures, infrastructure challenges, and rising […]

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Activists urge healthcare workers to end discrimination ahead of new PrEP rollout

Social justice organisation, the Soul City Institute, says that the new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medicine, lenacapavir (LEN), is a significant game-changer for young women and other high-risk groups in South Africa. Unlike daily pills or monthly injections, LEN is taken only twice a year, making it more practical and discreet, particularly for those living in unstable conditions, abusive relationships, or with limited privacy. "So sometimes there's no privacy when you […]

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Cash crunch threatens judicial independence: Judges Matter

Judicial transparency group, Judges Matter, says the financial challenges plaguing the sector pose a serious threat to judicial independence. The group says the underfunding leaves judicial officers vulnerable to bribery and corruption. This comes as regional and district court magistrates staged a picket outside the Durban Magistrate’s Court this week, demanding equal pay, medical aid, and mental health support. The magistrates are also demanding a cost-of-living adjustment and a comprehensive […]

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