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The struggle belongs to all South Africans
11+ hour, 11+ min ago (758+ words) While the publication features contributions from prominent South Africans across various fields, it was the voices of young people that emerged as one of the defining highlights of the event. Grade 11 learner Saanvi Chitra, whose award'winning essay was selected for…...
High alert: KZN police enforce leave cancellation to ensure safety during upcoming marches
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (491+ words) Image: SAPS / X KWAZULU Natal (KZN) police have cancelled all leave and imposed strict controls on sick leave in preparation for the planned marches on June 30, ensuring public safety and order. An internal directive issued by the office of the…...
Jay Naidoo to President Cyril Ramaphosa: Lead the country or step down
8+ hour, 52+ min ago (1413+ words) I write to you not as a political opponent, but as someone who stood alongside you during the struggle for our freedom and who respects the office you occupy. There was a time when you, as General Secretary of the…...
Concerning trend: more than 1, 000 South African teachers inquired about moving to Australia
11+ hour, 16+ min ago (552+ words) A new study has revealed a worrying trend in South Africa's education sector: experienced teachers are increasingly moving to Australia, raising concerns about the future of local education. The study, conducted by New World Immigration, highlighted that since April 2026, over…...
Men's health matters: Understanding the vital screenings and lifestyle changes needed
13+ hour, 14+ min ago (508+ words) IN JUNE we focus our attention to men's health matters. Men tend to suffer longer with their ailments and present late for medical attention. This means that some serious conditions may go undiagnosed and eventually lead to serious health problems…...
Grade 12 exams: a time to confidently write your own story!
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (279+ words) Grade 12 pupils carry an enormous weight of expectation. They are told, often quite explicitly and in some cases more threateningly, that their entire future lives depend on the outcomes of this high-stakes examination. Should we, however, reimagine what success might…...
Curro School disconnected from electricity grid over R9, 3 million in unpaid bills
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (372+ words) The City of Cape Town has a planned power outage in parts of the southern suburbs. Curro School in Noordwyk has been disconnected from the electricity grid due to over R9, 3 million in unpaid bills. The private school was disconnected on…...
Durban's March and March protest: Route discussions continue ahead of planned demonstration
17+ hour, 12+ min ago (366+ words) Durban's planned March and March protest on 30 June will proceed despite ongoing discussions about its route, as security measures are heightened amid concerns over potential unrest and illegal immigration. Durban Metro Police spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu said organisers and city…...
Muslim coalition rejects June 30 "shutdown" and calls for arrests over violence
17+ hour, 8+ min ago (482+ words) A coalition of 22 Islamic organisations has rejected the planned June 30 "shutdown" and called on the government to arrest and prosecute those responsible for inciting violence. Thousands of Malawian foreign nationals, seeking refuge at the Durban drive-in site on North Beach....
Community outcry: e Thekwini Municipality will not demolish sacred puthu in public park
19+ hour, 10+ min ago (492+ words) FOLLOWING a petition from the Hindu community, e Thekwini Municipality has confirmed that it will not demolish a sacred'puthu'at a public park, in Buffelsbosch, clarifying that only an unauthorised structure will be removed. President of the South African Hindu Dharma…...