# Rhodes University Sports Council in the Eastern Cape says people who commit gender-based violence and femicide must be held responsible, not the victims. Speaking amid a student-led march following the death of nine women in Ekurhuleni, the council’s chairperson, Sue Smailes, says victims are expected to change their behavior, instead of holding perpetrators accountable. […]
# The 2026 State of the Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises report shows that South Africa’s small businesses are surviving, but many are struggling to scale. The Shoprite-sponsored study, based on 800 businesses, finds 32.1-percent have operated for more than 20 years. Forty-two-percent describe themselves as growing, while 56.9-percent say access to markets remains the […]
# DA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane says the City is failing to adequately protect women following the recovery of nine dead women. This comes as one of the victims, Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo is laid to rest today at Phake-Ga Rankaila village in Mpumalanga. Rasilingwane said women should not have to live in fear in […]
# A 24-year-old woman mistakenly identified as the ninth victim in the Ekurhuleni murders is alive. According to Newzroom Afrika, the family of Teballo Monamodi say she returned safely to her Vosloorus home yesterday. It was reported that Monamodi was the victim after her family had identified her at the state mortuary. The ninth body discovered […]
# Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has criticised DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille over her record and approach to Johannesburg, amid campaigning ahead of the local government elections. McKenzie says Johannesburg needs alternative leadership and has promoted PA mayoral candidate Kenny Kunene. McKenzie’s remarks are part of the parties’ competing campaigns for Johannesburg. He emphasised […]
# GOOD Party leader Patricia de Lille is calling on communities to break the silence that protects perpetrators of gender-based violence. Speaking at the party’s election manifesto launch in Athlone, Cape Town, De Lille said stronger cooperation between communities and police is needed to tackle GBV. She says residents must work with law enforcement to […]
# The Inkatha Freedom Party is launching its 2026 Local Government Election Manifesto at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, Durban, today. IFP national spokesperson, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, says the party’s manifesto will set out plans for effective, ethical and accountable municipalities, governance and integrity, the local economy with a focus on practical solutions and service delivery. He […]
# The Department of Basic Education says its 2026 Foundation Phase National Catalogue has been approved, clearing the way for provincial procurement. Spokesperson Terence Khala says the decision followed reviews by the Auditor-General, an independent investigation and legal experts, which found no fraud or favouritism. Khala says provinces have been engaged in procurement, with the […]
# The Activists and Citizens Forum has welcomed the extension of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to January 25. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem says the Commission has exposed serious problems within the criminal justice system. Bloem commended commissioners, evidence leaders and investigators for tangible results, including suspensions, dismissals and arrests. He says the additional time must […]
