# The Southern Africa Network for Immigrants and Refugees has urged urgent action on the rising number of stateless and undocumented children in South Africa, particularly those born to refugee and migrant parents. Head of Programmes and Partnerships, Claude Marie Bernard Kayitare, says these children face barriers to education, healthcare, and legal protection. The organisation […]
# April is International Caesarean Awareness Month, highlighting education on Caesarean births and reducing preventable C-sections. The campaign promotes awareness of the procedure, recovery, and potential complications while advocating for safe natural births when possible. It also supports post-caesarean recovery and encourages safe natural birth after a caesarean. Myths surrounding C-sections are addressed to provide accurate […]
# Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has expressed deep concern over the handling of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso’s case after his acquittal on all charges, including rape and human trafficking. Judge Irma Schoeman criticised the prosecution’s weak cross-examination. Kubayi has requested a full report from the National Prosecuting Authority to assess the shortcomings. She reaffirmed the […]
# The City of Tshwane has warned of a planned protest by Defend South Africa tomorrow, calling for president Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation. Marchers will gather at Marabastad’s Old Putco Bus Depot at 10am and proceed to the Union Buildings via Struben, Nelson Mandela, and Stanza Bopape Streets. Tshwane Metro Police and police will monitor the […]
# South Africa is hosting the second G20 Sherpa meeting virtually from Pretoria today. Chaired by International Relations director-general Zane Dangor, the two-day meeting focuses on solidarity, equality, sustainability. Key topics include debt resilience in low-income countries, securing critical minerals for sustainable development, and mobilising South Africa’s just energy transition. The first Sherpa meeting under […]
# Environment, Forestry and Fisheries minister Dion George has urged Eskom to permanently waive solar panel registration fees, extending its current exemption beyond March 2026. Eskom has offered free registration and smart meters for residential solar systems up to 50-thousand volt-amperes since March 2023, saving homeowners over nine-thousand-rand. George argues reinstating fees would hinder renewable […]
# The death toll in the Marry Me informal settlement killings in Soshanguve, Pretoria, has risen to seven after another community patroller died in hospital. The night patrollers who volunteered to fight crime and ensure safety in the community, were assaulted last month. Residents are demanding the area be formalised to curb crime. During a […]
# A driver and a passenger have died after the truck in which they were transporting hazardous chemicals, caught fire and exploded on the N2 near Knysna’s Belvidere turn-off in the Western Cape this morning. A provincial emergency response official is being treated in hospital for fume inhalation. Emergency services extinguished the fire, and authorities […]
