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Former Statistician-General, Dr. Pali Lehohla, says the lack of educational attainment among South Africa's youth is a leading driver of poverty, which he says has accelerated dramatically since the dawn of democracy. Speaking at the City of Tshwane’s Investment Summit in Menlyn Maine on Wednesday, Lehohla said urgent action is needed to prioritise education, especially for young people who make up more than 60% of the population. "What drives poverty […]

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has strongly refuted President Cyril Ramaphosa’s claim that Parliament is responsible for delays in establishing the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Council. The Committee says the delays stem from government, not Parliament - calling the President's remarks factually incorrect. Ramaphosa made the remarks during a Q&A session in the National Assembly on Tuesday, expressing frustration that the Council had not […]

The Johannesburg High Court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison each for human trafficking and other related crimes. The group was found guilty on over 100 charges, including aiding human trafficking, child labor, and contravening immigration laws. The convictions stem from a raid conducted in November 2024, at a factory in Johannesburg where dozens of workers - including 37 underage undocumented migrants - were rescued. Acting […]

South African sprint star, Bayanda Walaza, has been withdrawn from the World Championships in Tokyo, Athletics South Africa (ASA) announced on Wednesday. Walaza who was set to compete in the 100m heats on the opening day of the showpiece on Saturday, injured his hamstring in the final Diamond League meet in Zurich, Switzerland last month. "Following a comprehensive medical evaluation, ASA has determined that Walaza’s hamstring injury... will prevent him […]

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the provincial government will convene an urgent meeting with Joburg Water to address the ongoing water crisis affecting parts of the province. Lesufi has acknowledged that the situation remains a major headache for the government, adding that urgent interventions are being considered to stabilise supply across affected communities. This comes as the situation in Coronationville and Westbury remains tense, with residents taking to the streets […]

City of Tshwane Council Speaker, Mncedi Ndzwanana, says women should not be involved in the customary initiation processes for boys, arguing that such involvement goes against long-standing cultural traditions. Speaking at the Customary Initiation Imbizo held at the Tshwane Council Chambers today, Ndzwanana addressed various stakeholders — including traditional leaders, medical practitioners, civic organisations, and government representatives — who gathered to discuss the way forward ahead of the summer initiation […]

The National Health Insurance (NHI) Act is under intense legal scrutiny as Solidarity, the Board of Healthcare Funders, and several other groups challenge its constitutionality at the Constitutional Court. The applicants argue that the NHI Act serves the interests of government rather than those of SouthA= African citizens, raising concerns over its impact on the quality and accessibility of healthcare. The state is appealing a ruling by the Gauteng High […]

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeselam Ouaddou, is set to lead his team in Saturday's MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC, just two weeks after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The Moroccan coach was seen wearing a sling and cast on his right arm during a training session at the Rand Stadium on Tuesday. The accident occurred on August 31, a day after Pirates' 3-0 league victory over Chippa United at […]

HIV/AIDS activist organisation, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), has criticised the government and the Health Minister for downplaying the challenges in South Africa's fight against HIV/AIDS and for failing to partner with communities. The organistion expressed frustration over what it called government inaction, despite repeated assurances of commitment. TAC chairperson, Sibongile Tshabalala, says civil society is doing most of the work, and without real partnership from the government, the country […]

MK Party's Deputy President, Dr John Hlophe, has launched a scathing attack against President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying he does not deserve to lead the country and should be removed from office. Hlophe accused the President of working against South Africans. The MK Party lodged a formal complaint with the Parliamentary Ethics Committee against both President Ramaphosa and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, over remarks they made during their recent visit to […]