Learners walking, picture taken from behind. Equal Education (EE) and the Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) have welcomed the recent Western Cape High Court ruling that the Western Cape Education Department’s Learner Admissions system unfairly discriminates against Black and marginalised learners. The organisations approached the Western Cape High Court in April, asking that it declare…
Former President Thabo Mbeki. Former President Thabo Mbeki says the situation in the Middle East has an impact not only on that region but also on many countries. Mbeki, who celebrated his 83rd birthday, chose to weigh in on the current peace and security challenges around the world. He has called on the international community not…
A doctor exams mammograms 3 minutes A Wits University study has identified two new breast cancer genes in black women, which is a significant breakthrough in understanding how the disease develops in African populations. Researchers say these genes have not been associated with the disease before. They say genetic factors contribute to 30% of breast…
Dignitaries at the event where 120 teachers and principals were honoured for driving classroom transformation. Funda Wande, in partnership with the Limpopo Department of Education, has announced major improvements in reading and maths among young learners across 30 schools in the province. The results, released in Polokwane, show that Foundation Phase learners (Grades R–3) are…
The northbound carriageway (towards Gauteng) is closed to all traffic near the Bergville Interchange while emergency services are attending to the serious crash, August 23, 2025. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is investigating the circumstances that led to a crash that claimed four lives along the N3 interchange in Bergville. The crash involving a truck…
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal is currently conducting a hearing in Rosebank, Johannesburg on the complaint lodged by Andiswa Mengo, against Judge President Selby Mbenenge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court. 2 minutes WARNING: This story contains testimony of a sexually explicit nature and may upset sensitive listeners. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has…
Young students getting breakfast at a school 2 minutes The KwaZulu-Natal government says it is working to resolve delays in the payment of service providers by the Departments of Health and Education, which have disrupted critical services such as the school nutrition programme. The Department of Health has confirmed it owes businesses in the province…
A nurse in a hospital ward 1 minute As South Africa marks International Nurses Day, the Department of Health has announced plans to recruit 200 new nurses in the coming months to address the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals. The theme for this year’s commemoration, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies,” underlines…
1 minute The firearm discharge case against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and his bodyguard Adriaan Snyman under way at the East London Regional Court in the Eastern Cape. Live stream below:
President Cyril Ramaphosa has gone further to explain his relationship with Hangwani Maumela, the alleged kingpin behind the looting of Tembisa Hospital. Ramaphosa was answering questions in the National Council of Provinces. He says that while he does not know Maumela, he met him on two occasions last year while taking a walk in the…
