Civil society organisation, Stand Up SA, has given President Cyril Ramaphosa seven days to respond to a list of urgent demands. The movement in partnership with the youth-led organisation Enough Is Enough, led a “Ramaphosa Must Go” march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Monday, accusing the President of being a weak and ineffective leader, citing his continued silence in the face of deepening economic, political, and social […]
A light-hearted tweet using the popular slogan "NO DNA, JUST RSA," to celebrate supermodel Candice Swanepoel’s appearance at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, has unexpectedly ignited a heated debate on social media platform X. This, after some users suggested that it needed to be changed to "ONLY RSA IN THE DNA." Totally off topic but I really wish we could change this slogan to ‘ONLY RSA IN THE DNA’. […]
Several civic organisations in Tshwane are calling for a nationwide shutdown of BMW's manufacturing plants, claiming it is the only way their demands for job opportunities—particularly for South African youth—will be heard. Rea Aga Community Projects (RACP), Impact Forum by Millennium Support Services (IFMSS), and the PCC (Progressive Civics Congress), operating under the United Civic Movement (UCM) banner, held a media briefing in Soshanguve today to address the country’s escalating […]
Cultural expert, Musa Xulu, has spoken out against tribalism and cultural superiority, warning that such attitudes threaten South Africa's unity and fuel division. Xulu made the remarks in response to tribalist and colorist comments directed at Nokubonga Ngobeni, the wife of Shaka iLembe star Wiseman Ncube. Ncube recently married his long-time partner in a traditional ceremony in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, attended by family, friends, and colleagues. https://www.tiktok.com/@sbahlengenjabulo/video/7555406149932043527?q=WISEMAN%20MCUBE&t=1759228873266 Although many people celebrated […]
Nigerian Artist, Tiwa Savage, has faced major backlash on social media users after apologising on behalf of South African Grammy winner Tyla, who labels herself as "coloured"—a term many Americans find offensive due to the country’s history. Savage made the apology during an interview on America’s popular radio show The Breakfast Club this week, explaining that Tyla did not intend any harm. "Where I am from, when something like that […]
HIV/AIDS activist organisation, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), says the looming closure of UNAIDS is a major setback that threatens decades of progress in the fight against HIV. The United Nations recently proposed closing the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS by the end of 2026 following significant funding cuts by the US. This comes months after President Donald Trump slashed global HIV/AIDS funding, raising alarm over the impact on South […]
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance is calling for stricter regulations on alcohol advertising, warning that exposure significantly increases the risk of underage drinking. Earlier this week, SAAPA shared research, which shows children exposed to alcohol marketing are more likely to start drinking at a young age and engage in heavy consumption. The survey shows that nearly 50,000 learners revealed high levels of underage drinking, with alcohol often sourced from shops, […]
Sinesipho Dambile is now South Africa's only remaining realistic hope for a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo qualifying for the men’s 200m final on Thursday. The 23-year-old secured his spot by finishing third in his semi-final. Meanwhile, 400m SA champion, Zakithi Nene, missed out on a podium finish, placing fifth in the final with a time of 44.55 seconds. Botswana’s Busang Collen Kebinatshipi made history by winning […]
South African 200m champion, Sinesipho Dambile and former world champion Wayde van Niekerk, have both advanced to the semifinals of the 200m event at the World Championships in Tokyo. Both athletes secured automatic qualification on Wednesday, by finishing in the top three of their respective heats. Dambile placed third in his heat with a time of 20.27 seconds, just behind second-placed Nigerian Udodi Chudi Onwuzurike. Van Niekerk, who won silver […]
