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  The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) says yesterday's deadly fire in the Johannesburg inner-city is a reminder for the metro to address its housing crisis.At least two people died and four others were injured when the building on the corner of Commissioner  and Nugget streets was gutted by the inferno.A 30-year-old woman, who is alleged to have started the fire following a domestic dispute, faces murder charges […]

Veteran activist and violence monitor, Professor Mary de Haas, has raised concern over the spike in the killing of suspected criminals in KwaZulu-Natal. More than 15 suspects were fatally shot during shootouts with the police in the province over the past three months. De Haas says with the high number of corrupt police officers in South Africa - it is possible that some of those killed in the raids knew […]

Bafana Bafana were ruthless as they defeated Namibia 4-0 in their second group game of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023 against Namibia at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo last night. South Africa started pilling up pressure from the start and created chances in the early stages of the game. The pressure yielded results, just nine minutes into the game as the ball hit the hands […]

Welcoming the class of 2023's 82.9% matric pass rate, education and community activist, Zonke Mpotulo, says the Department of Basic Education needs to work alongside other learning organisations to innovate and better prepare matriculants for the working world. Mpotulo is the founder of the LEAP Science and Maths School, which empowers young South Africans with academic and life skills. She says, through their programmes, her organisation has realised that matriculants […]

  As the class of 2023 celebrates its exam performance, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, is urging parents to monitor their children after receiving their results. Last night, Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, released the country's overall matric pass rate in Johannesburg. The class of 2023 made history - with a pass rate of 82.9%, the highest since the dawn of democracy. IEB learners achieved a 98.46% pass […]

The South African lawyers, gearing up to file a lawsuit against the governments of the US and UK, say their case is about getting financial compensation for the victims of Israel's war on Gaza. Nearly 50 South African lawyers are set to take the western powers to court for what they've described as complicity in Israeli war crimes in the Palestinian territory. It comes as the world awaits the International […]

Chairperson of the Child Welfare Gauteng, Angelique McAdam, is calling for the investigation of all adoption agencies and related laws to be reviewed. McAdam says child traffickers get away with their crimes due to lax laws. "Where money is involved there’s always an opportunity for criminal activity," she adds. McAdam, who has adoptive children, says there needs to be stricter processes put in place. She says it took her years […]

Mali signalled their Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 intent by comfortably defeating South Africa 2-0 in Tuesday's Group E encounter. In an open start, both sides traded blows before Sekou Koita and Lassine Sinayoko goals earned Mali victory in Korhogo. Mali should have led on four minutes, but Lassine Sinayoko was denied by Ronwen Williams' reflex save. At the other end, Percy Tau forced a good stop from […]

Soweto-born comedian, Trevor Noah, is once again waving the South African flag high.The celebrated comedian won an Emmy Award for the best variety talk show last night, becoming the first Black person ever to clinch the accolade. Noah left the "The Daily Show" in 2022. However, the final season of the popular show is only now being honoured after the 2023 Emmy Awards were delayed to this year due to […]

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) is calling on the the International Cricket Council (ICC) to intervene, in their bid to get 19-year-old David Teeger reinstated as captain of the U19 Proteas Cricket World Cup team. South Africa’s opening match of the tournament takes place in Potchefstroom on Friday against the West Indies. Cricket South Africa (CSA) initially named Teeger as captain, but stripped him of the team’s […]