# A deputy principal at a primary school in Bronkhorstspruit appeared in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court facing three counts of raping an eight-year-old learner. The alleged abuse came to light after the child’s mother noticed unusual behavior and reported it to police. The National Prosecuting Authority’s Lumka Mahanjana says the case was postponed to 11 […]
# Civil rights group AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative, Saai, have released a dossier detailing EFF leader Julius Malema’s anti-Western statements and support for socialist and militant groups. The dossier claims Malema criticises the US, NATO, European Union, and Commonwealth, while praising countries like China, Russia, Cuba, and Venezuela. It also cites his […]
# AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative, Saai, announced plans to fight the ‘Kill the Boer’ chant internationally, calling for targeted sanctions against EFF leader Julius Malema. They launched the Malema Dossier, detailing allegations of hate speech, corruption, and support for terrorism. AfriForum’s Ernst van Zyl says they will present the dossier in the […]
# The European Union has banned gel nail polishes containing the chemical known as TPO, from nail salons, citing fertility and cancer risks. The chemical hardens polish under UV light but is now classified as toxic to reproduction in humans. Salons in the EU must immediately stop using TPO products, including getting rid of existing […]
# The DA is concerned about a video allegedly showing a Stellenbosch Municipality official expressing racist views and promoting unlawful labour practices. The DA’s Karabo Khakhau says such comments contradict its values of non-racialism and fairness. Khakhau says the DA does not engage in cadre deployment, and expects a competent, independent civil service. She insists that […]
# The Southern African Development Community has deployed its Electoral Observation Mission to Malawi’s general elections scheduled for 16 September. Headed by former Eswatini deputy prime minister, Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku, the mission will monitor presidential, parliamentary, and local polls across all 28 districts. Observers will assess pre-election activities, polling day, and post-election processes to ensure […]
# Public Interest South Africa has condemned reports that the Government Pensions Administration Agency allegedly hired a forensic firm to unmask whistleblowers exposing corruption. The agency manages pensions for 1.7-million employees and retirees. The agency CEO Kedibone Madiehe has since been suspended over procurement misconduct allegations. Public Interest SA chairperson Tebogo Khaas told SABC News […]
# The National Teachers’ Union is holding its National Elective Conference in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, looking into reimagining education funding to support teachers and transform education beyond the classroom. Delegates will engage scholars, officials, and non-governmental organisations on underfunding of education, teacher mental health, unemployed educators and the impact of school violence on teachers and students. […]
# The Trade, Industry and Competition Department, in partnership with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the British High Commission, is hosting a seminar in Johannesburg today. The event seeks to raise awareness about the Southern African Customs Union Member States-plus-Mozambique-UK Economic Partnership Agreement. The deal, involving South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, […]
