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  The Marshalltown Fire Justice Campaign says the survivors of the deadly Marshalltown fire, in which 76 people were killed in August last year, are repeatedly being traumatised due to the dire circumstances they find themselves in. The survivors were relocated to their temporary accommodation in Denver and according to the organisation, they have to endure at least 10 flooding incidents since last December. The remarks were contained in the […]

The National Association of School Governing Bodies (Nasgb) is calling on its members to strengthen the legal side of their operations, such as the learners' code of conduct and discipline policies. The association's call follows the altercation that recently took place at Glenvista High School between a teacher and pupil. Guys what’s happening at Glenvista High?😭#UthandoNesthembu#KaizerChiefs #Sundowns pic.twitter.com/QUC8EmzySk — N. (@nonkanyisso) May 2, 2024   The Nasgb has strongly condemned […]

  South Africans are still reeling from shock over the passing of talented thespian, Mpho Sebeng. The 31-year-old passed away in a tragic car accident in the early hours of Sunday morning in Potchefstroom. The Soweto-born actor showcased his talent on several TV shows, including Ring of Lies, The Queen, Scandal and The Throne. Sebeng also made headlines when he starred in 2017 film called Winnie based on the former […]

Former President Jacob Zuma will no longer appear before the ANC's Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday.   ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula cited safety concerns as one of the reasons for the postponement.   Last week, the governing party summoned the former president to its headquarters at Luthuli House.   Zuma stands accused of contravening the party's constitution by supporting and leading another political party while a card-carrying member of the […]

With less than 23 days to go until Mzansi heads to the May 29th polls, Media Monitoring Africa has urged newsrooms to deliver credible news updates to South Africans. Speaking on World Press Freedom Day, the Director of the organisation, William Bird, encouraged voters to reflect on the country's democratic state, and high levels of media freedom that still need to be protected. Bird says while social media might help […]

International Relations expert, Dr Chidochashe Nyere, says the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not have the guts to issue a warrant against Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The court is currently investigating Israel’s actions in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip. A move Israel and the United States have cautioned against. Standing alongside Antony Blinken, Israeli President Herzog says any ICC attempt to indict Israeli leaders for war crimes […]

Road Accident Fund (RAF) boss, Collins Letsoalo, says laws should be amended so that only those who are in the country legally benefit from the fund. Despite the moral implications of his proposal, the RAF CEO says illegal foreign nationals and wealthy foreign visitors should not be profiting from the cash-strapped entity. In its current form, the road accident fund pays out to any accident victim on the country's roads, […]

One of the six men arrested in connection with the murder and hijacking of Kaizer Chiefs defender, Luke Fleurs, is said to be in the country illegally. The suspects appeared at the Roodepoort Magistrates Court today to apply for bail. The court confirmed that the second accused, Fernando Siva, is currently residing in South Africa unlawfully as his temporary permit expired in 2020. The six men arrested in connection with […]

Civil Rights group, #NotInMyName, has joined calls for the IEC to make public the agenda of the meeting with US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety.   The controversial ambassador sparked major public outcry after he posted a picture on X, formerly Twitter, with senior IEC officials.   Today I had the honor of meeting with @IECSouthAfrica as they prepare tirelessly to ensure free and fair 🇿🇦elections on May 29. The IEC […]

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is now officially a doctor. On Thursday, the 51-year old was awarded an honorary doctorate by the North-West University for his contribution to rugby. Dr Johan “Rassie” Erasmus 🫡 pic.twitter.com/ClUSfU9GSI — Buhle Madulini (@Buhlemadulini) May 2, 2024 The back-to-back Rugby World Cup winning coach was awarded the honour in the discipline of Coaching Science after he led the Springboks to two consecutive world cup triumphs, which […]