SAHRC rejects Open Chats podcast’s apology

SAHRC says it has received a myriad complaints following a podcast where the presenters made derogatory remarks about the coloured community.  The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it has received a myriad of complaints following a podcast where the presenters made derogatory remarks about the Coloured community.  The remarks have sparked widespread outrage….

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Simphiwe Dana on religion, culture and GBV in South Africa

File Image | South African singer-songwriter Simphiwe Dana. Renowned Afro-soul singer and outspoken activist Simphiwe Dana, is calling for urgent societal introspection, saying religion and culture often play a role in perpetuating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against women in South Africa. Dana says it’s time to engage with traditional, religious, and community structures to challenge harmful…

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Assaulted 4-year-old Eldorado Park girl dies

Crime scene in Eldorado Park. The four-year-old girl from Eldorado Park in Johannesburg who had been hospitalized after being allegedly beaten repeatedly and sexually assaulted by her father has died. This has been confirmed by Gauteng police this afternoon. Police say the docket has now been changed to murder and that an additional charge of…

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YCLSA calls for the removal of CEO Mangaung Metro

The YCLSA in Free State has called for the removal the CEO of Mangaung Metro power utility – CENTLEC, Malefane Sekoboto.   The Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) in Free State has called for the removal the CEO of Mangaung Metro power utility – CENTLEC, Malefane Sekoboto.   YCLSA Convener in the province,…

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Nzimande praises SA’s advancement in vaccine production

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande addresses a media briefing. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Blade Nzimande says he’s proud that South Africa has made significance progress in vaccine production.  Nzimande was delivering a keynote address at the National Research Foundation’s award ceremony in Sandton, Johannesburg.  The annual awards recognize…

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Operation Dudula members protest in Diepkloof following arrests

Operation Dudula president Zandile Dabula. Members of Operation Dudula are protesting outside the Diepkloof Police Station, in Soweto, demanding answers on the arrest of their three members. [COMING UP] Several Operation Dudula members were arrested and detained at Diepkloof Police Station for allegedly impersonating Home Affairs officials by blocking foreign nationals from accessing public clinics…

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