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The father of the 14-year-old learner from Prinshof School for the Blind and Partially Sighted in Tshwane, is demanding justice after his daughter was allegedly molested by a teacher. It is understood that the school’s music teacher allegedly abused the girl at the boarding facility in April last year. He has also called for the dismissal of the school principal, accusing her of dismissing his concerns without urgency or remorse. […]

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has confirmed that Sipho Mbule and Thabo Moloisane have been called up to replace injured duo Patrick Maswanganyi and Ime Okon ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Broos announced his final 23-man squad last Thursday, for the upcoming qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria last week Thursday. Mbule and Moloisane were initially cut from the preliminary squad but have now been recalled following injuries […]

Some survivors of the Usindiso Building tragedy in Marshalltown say their lives were shattered that day, and the trauma they experienced continues to haunt them. Sunday, the 31st of August, marked two years since the devastating fire that claimed 76 lives. The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning in a building that had been converted into an informal settlement at the corner of Albert and Delvers […]

Warning: This article contains references to rape and murder, which may be distressing to some readers.   Phethe Simiao, the Mozambican national convicted of raping and murdering six-year-old Amantle Samane, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The Johannesburg High Court handed down the sentence on Monday, which includes two life terms for rape and murder, along with an additional two years each for kidnapping and for being in South Africa […]

Johannesburg mayor, Dada Morero, has defended the city’s decision to pave Lilian Ngoyi Street with bricks instead of the traditional tar. The City of Johannesburg has completed the first phase of repairs to the road, which was badly damaged two years ago when a gas explosion tore through the busy Johannesburg CBD road— killing one person and injuring nearly 50 others. The explosion, caused by a gas leak, severely damaged […]

The scenic NIROX Sculpture Park in the Cradle of Humankind was once again transformed into a vibrant hub of art, music, and dialogue as The BMW Art Generation Vol. III made its much-anticipated return. This year’s edition carried the theme "A Tropology Between Image and Imagination"- exploring how creative practices can reclaim histories and envision alternative futures. The gathering brought together artists, cultural thinkers, and audiences to reflect on how […]

Cape Winelands Education District Director, Noel Pieterson, says a return to value-based households plays a critical role in curbing rising violence in schools. Pieterson’s district was honoured at the 11th National Education Excellence Awards at the Sandton Convention Centre today, earning top recognition for best performance in Mathematics, Science, and Accounting. The annual event brought together hundreds of educators from across the country to celebrate outstanding achievements in the education […]

Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, has deployed additional law enforcement officers to Katlehong, east of Johannesburg, in response to the escalating taxi violence in the area. The township, located in Ekurhuleni, has recently become a hotspot for unrest, allegedly fueled by ongoing rivalries within the taxi industry. This intervention follows widespread commuter disruptions after taxi drivers suspended operations on Thursday afternoon. The strike was sparked by the impounding of several […]

The Tears Foundation, a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) advocacy group, has stressed the urgent need for police and the justice system to better educate and support complainants on how to properly use and enforce protection orders. The foundation warns that without clear guidance on reporting breaches and engaging with police, protection orders provide little real protection. This call comes amid renewed concerns about the effectiveness of protection orders, after two women […]

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has slammed the poor state of the Free State Stadium pitch in Bloemfontein, where South Africa will host Lesotho and Nigeria in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers next month. Bafana face neighbours Lesotho on the 5 September and then take on Nigeria's Super Eagles four days later. Announcing his 23-man squad — which includes new faces Zuko Mndunyelwa, Kamogela Sebelebele, Mduduzo Shabalala and […]