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

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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Cupido replaces Foster for Bafana must-win qualifier

Stellenbosch FC striker, Ashley Cupido, has been called up to the Bafana Bafana squad for South Africa’s do-or-die 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, replacing the injured Lyle Foster. BAFANA BAFANA CAMP UPDATE! Lyle Foster has been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana matchday squad due to an injury. After consultation with the medical team, a decision was taken to withdraw him. Ashley Cupido has been called up as his […]

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Senzo Meyiwa Trial | Accused number 1 claims he didn’t know co-accused, details alleged police assault

Muzi Sibiya, the first accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, testified in the Pretoria High Court that he did not know one of his co-accused, Mthobisi Mncube, when they first appeared in court together in 2020. The trial, which has now entered a critical phase, follows nearly two months of preparation by the defence. It marks a significant chapter in the ongoing investigation into the 2014 killing of Bafana […]

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Doubt over Foster ahead of Rwanda qualifier

Bafana Bafana striker, Lyle Foster, is an injury doubt ahead of South Africa's must win 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda on Tuesday evening at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. The Burnley forward limped off the field during South Africa’s goalless draw with Zimbabwe on Friday and did not train with the team on Monday as a precaution. Bafana (15 points, +3 goal difference) head into their final Group […]

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Ramaphosa denies alleged ties to corruption-accused Hangwani Maumela

The Presidency has dismissed claims linking President Cyril Ramaphosa to businessman Hangwani Maumela, calling them desperate media attempts to stir controversy. The statement comes after a viral video showed Ramaphosa outside Maumela’s mansion, speaking with broadcaster DJ Tbo Touch and Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya. [WATCH] Alleged video shows President Cyril Ramaphosa allegedly outside luxury Sandhurst mansion owned by Morgan Maumela — his alleged nephew accused of looting Tembisa Hospital funds. […]

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Ugandan artist Aloka Trevor wins prestigious art prize for his work inspired by his mother

Ugandan artist Trevor Aloka, says his mother inspired his award-winning work, which celebrates the beauty found in resilience and hardship. Born and raised in Uganda, the 27-year-old was among the winners of the prestigious art competition. His immersive installations explore time, memory, and togetherness, drawing on his experience as his mother’s primary caregiver since 2017. Aloka transforms hospital receipts into canvases, using white ink and charcoal to create intricate pieces […]

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Over 40 killed in N1 bus tragedy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to Zimbabwe and Malawi following the tragic N1 bus crash, that claimed more than 40 lives. The bus, which was travelling from Gqeberha to Harare, reportedly lost control near Makhado in Limpopo and plunged into a ditch yesterday. Among the victims are seven children, 17 men and 18 women, while more than 30 passengers remain in hospital. Ramaphosa described the incident as a […]

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Nobel Peace Prize defends decision to snub Trump

The Nobel Peace Prize Committee has defended its decision not to award US President Donald Trump, saying he does not meet the prize’s standards of courage and integrity. Instead, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was announced as the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate at a ceremony in Norway today. Trump, who had been nominated more than ten times by world leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had expressed […]

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