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Some young individuals in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, are urging government to create more jobs for young people due to the high youth unemployment that's plaguing the country. The young people were part of a local march, hoping that the Tshwane municipality would listen to their call for job development for youth. Themba Lelohedi, who is 19, claims he was refused tertiary education shortly after finishing his matric last year […]

The alleged rape case of Grade 2 learner, Cwecwe, has taken an unexpected turn - leaving many South Africans perplexed. Earlier, AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit released a shocking statement, detailing an allegedly leaked report which claims that Cwecwe denied being raped. According to the unit, the claims of an inconclusive J88 medico-legal report on Cwecwe's violation are based on a report from a forensic social worker who met with the […]

Former NFL star, Shannon Sharpe, has been slammed on social media this week over rape allegations. Social media users have been hammering at the 56-year-old for his actions after a young woman filed a $50 million lawsuit against him, saying he raped her when she was only 19. The Hall of Fame tight end turned sports media figure, a prominent voice on ESPN’s First Take says he will now take […]

The South African Students Federation (SASF) has welcomed Namibia’s decision to introduce free tertiary education at all state institutions, calling it a powerful reminder that victory is certain. Namibia’s newly elected president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, recently announced that her government will fully fund tertiary education as part of its efforts to tackle youth unemployment and expand access to higher learning. Nandi-Ndaitwah says as a nation, they have a moral imperative to […]

The country’s official opposition party, the MK Party (MKP) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) took to the streets of Pretoria, slamming Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the country. The organisations accuse the Ukrainian President of being a Western puppet with blood dripping hands. MKP National Spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlhela, believes that Zelenskyy is an illegitimate president who is carrying NATO's mandate. Zelenskyy met with President Cyril Ramaphosa today to discuss bilateral […]

The 2020 Olympic semi-finalist, Gift Leotlela, narrowly edged out his training mate, Bayanda Walaza, in the South African national championships 100m final to be crowned South Africa's new Sprint king. Leotlela gave everyone a reminder of what he could produce with a sub-10 (9.99) run in the men's 100m final at the 2025 Athletics South Africa Senior Track and Field Championships on Thursday afternoon in Potchefstroom, North West. The 26-year-old […]

Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says Donald Trump bit off more than he could chew when he unleashed a global tariff war. While many were still dissecting and digesting his decision to implement a 90-day pause on tariffs against various countries who did not retaliate to Washington's provocative tariff hikes, he has now made an about turn on China. Following an American initiated tit-for-tat battle with Beijing, he's now indicated […]

Amapiano star Mpho Lebajoa, popularly known as Scotts Maphuma, has hit back at fans who've accused him of being difficult for not wanting to take pictures with fans. In the latest episode of the L-Tido Podcast, Scott Maphuma explains that he is an introvert and prefers to have a normal life without constant interruptions. Although he doesn't mind taking pictures with fans, he expressed the desire for some privacy. Maphuma […]

Calls for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's head continue to mount despite the reversal of the proposed 0.5% VAT hike. South Africans woke up to some good news that VAT will remain at 15% following the National Treasury's consultation with various political parties on finding alternatives. In an unprecedented move, the tabling of the national budget in Parliament was postponed from February to March. The contentious budget was later passed in […]

 Senior researcher at the University of Cape Town's Children's Institute, Lucy Jamieson, says teachers need to understand that what learners are exposed to in school shapes how they view the world.  According to the researcher, a significant portion of children's social development occurs in the school environment.  She was reacting to the 2023 brutal beating of Katlego Kgoele, allegedly, by his school principal. The scandal came to light after an […]