E Cape ANC calls for more policing after Mabini’s murder

File image: Police officers prepare for a crime operation. 1 minute The African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape have reiterated their call for increased policing resources to be allocated for the province following community activist Pamela Mabini’s murder. Mabini, who was a whistleblower in the Timothy Omotoso rape and trafficking case, was gunned…

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Renowned playwright Athol Fugard passes away in Cape Town

South African playwright, actor, and novelist Athol Fugard. 2 minutes World-famous South African playwright, actor, and novelist Athol Fugard has passed away in Cape Town. He was 92. Fugard was renowned for his thought-provoking works that explored themes of apartheid, social injustice, and the human condition in theaters worldwide. Fugard gained international recognition for his groundbreaking…

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MPs highlight importance of mother tongue languages

4 minutes Members of Parliament commemorated International Mother Tongue Day in the National Assembly this week. Many MPs touched on the importance of mother tongue languages, while others used the platform to highlight deficiencies in the education system relating to the language curriculum. Some political parties say South Africa’s language policies remain untransformed. MK party’s…

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KwaMashu women live in fear amid rising GBV and crime

International Women’s Day celebration in KZN 2 minutes Women in KwaMashu in Durban say they still live in fear, as crime and gender-based violence continue unabated. The KwaZulu-Natal government commemorated International Women’s Day in KwaMashu to recognise and celebrate women’s achievements. International Women’s Day is observed annually on March 8th. The event was also a…

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