An empty classroom The South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) has criticised the Basic Education Department for failing to implement recommendations made in 2014 by a task team headed by Prof. John Volmink on claims of ghost workers in public schools. The union has welcomed the Education Labour Relations Council’s (ELRC) appointment to conduct the…
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Proteas players during the One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia in Cairns on August 19, 2025. South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported over a suspect bowling action for the second time in his career after the Proteas’ victory in the first One-Day International (ODI) against Australia in Cairns on Tuesday. The 31-year-old, who…
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has defended the Parliamentary Legal Services Unit from criticism by some Members of Parliament (MPs). The unit was criticised during the draft of the terms of reference of the ad hoc committee established to investigate allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Some of…
School classroom The School Governing Body Federation in Limpopo has expressed concerns after a principal was accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old learner at a school outside Lebowakgomo. The accused has been charged with sexual assault during his appearance at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. He was granted bail of R3 000. The matter…
Apex court hears arguments from competition authorities The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment in the rand rigging case between the Competition Commission and several banks accused of manipulating the currency. The case stems from alleged conduct between 2007 and 2013 by 28 local and international banks accused of colluding to coordinate rand-dollar trading in chat…
[File Image] A candlelight ceremony in memory of slain Gauteng Health senior official and corruption fighter, Babita Deokaran. Babita Deokaran’s family is calling for more arrests in connection with her killing, saying justice will only be done when the mastermind is behind bars. Deokaran was assassinated on 23 August 2021 after blowing the whistle on…
Aphelele Fassi during training A late injury withdrawal has disrupted the plans Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus had in store for Saturday’s second Rugby Championship test match against Australia in Cape Town. Aphelele Fassi will now start following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due to an injury. Le Roux, who became the eighth player in…
PA Leader Gayton McKenzie Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has rejected the South Africa Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) finding of prima facie hate speech against him. He is describing it as defamatory. The old comments McKenzie made on social media, using the profoundly offensive ‘K’ word to refer to black people, has created a political…
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille The Tourism Business Council says its findings show no justification for the dissolution of the South African Tourism Board. This follows Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille’s announcement to dissolve the Board. The Minister argues that the board acted unlawfully when it failed to address the legality of the process it…
