# The South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago has been officially installed as the 16th Chancellor of Stellenbosch University. The ceremony took place yesterday at the university’s Endler Hall, with dignitaries, staff, and students in attendance. Speaking at the ceremony, Kganyago said he is honoured to take on the role and called on the […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is having a devastating global impact, including rising fuel prices, economic instability, and the loss of lives. Ramaphosa warned that the world has become a more dangerous place due to the escalating tensions. He urged both countries to stop the attacks and resolve […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says urgent global diplomatic efforts are needed to end the conflict between Israel and Iran. The president warned that the ongoing violence is costing lives and harming the global economy. Speaking on the sidelines at the Constitutional Court’s 30th anniversary in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, he urged all parties to avoid further airstrikes […]
# Higher Education and Training minister, Nobuhle Nkabane says rising violence at universities is alarming and campuses must be safe for learning and growth. This comes after Walter Sisulu University deputy vice-chancellor Sinethemba Mpambane was shot and killed yesterday at the Mthatha campus in the Eastern Cape. It follows the recent killing of student Sisonke […]
# Political analyst Michael Atkins says while more public funding requires stronger regulation, private donations often weaken internal party democracy. Giving an overview of the Electoral Commission’s political party funding symposium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal this week, Atkins said parties in local government should also receive public funding, as they are currently excluded. He called for […]
# South Africa has been ranked among the 40 least peaceful countries in the world, placing 124th out of 163 nations on the 2025 Global Peace Index. According to TimesLive, the latest report by the Institute for Economics and Peace shows rising violence, political instability, and conflict have caused the biggest drop in global peace […]
# Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has urged South Africans to remain committed to upholding the Constitution and protecting the independence of the judiciary. Speaking at the Constitutional Court’s 30th anniversary in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, she said the court, founded in 1995 by the late former president Nelson Mandela, continues to safeguard the rights and dignity of […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Constitutional Court stands as a powerful symbol of South Africa’s commitment to justice, equality, and transformation. Delivering his keynote address at the court’s 30th anniversary in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, he said the Court was built on the ruins of oppression to uphold dignity, equality, and human rights. Ramaphosa said the […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the promises of the Constitution have not been fully realised, as many South Africans continue to face poverty, inequality, and poor service delivery. Speaking at the Constitutional Court’s 30th anniversary in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, he said it is unacceptable that people must still go to court to claim their basic rights. […]
