KIDNAPPING EPIDEMIC GRIPS SOUTH AFRICA A CALL TO ACTION BY LERATO PHOSISI The latest crime statistics released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) paint a grim picture of the country’s safety landscape. According to the report, kidnappings have surged by 6.8% year-on-year, with 4,571 cases reported in the first three months of 2025, compared…
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EPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE EMBARKS ON WORKING VISIT TO RUSSIA BY LERATO PHOSISI Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has arrived in Moscow, Russia, on a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade ties between South Africa and Russia. The visit, which will take place in two cities, Moscow and st. Petersburg, will focus on…
Angie Motshekga Designated as Acting President
Natalie Nyathi In a move to ensure continuity in governance, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has been appointed as Acting President of South Africa. This designation is effective from June 17 to June 19, 2025, while President Cyril Ramaphosa attends the G7 Leadership Summit in Canada. The appointment aligns with section 90…
Court Hearing Today for Suspect in Murder of 14-Year-Old Likhona Fose Trevor Mnisi, the suspect in the murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, is back in court today for a bail hearing. Just last week but one, we reported on the tragic murder of Likhona, whose body was discovered in an open field near her Roodepoort…
Jacob Zuma Launches MK Party’s Youth League, Emphasizes Discipline and Youth Leadership
Natalie Nyathi Yesterday ,Jacob Zuma, leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MK), spoke to a large crowd at the launch of the party’s youth league at Christianenburg Sports Stadium in Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal. The event marked Youth Day, highlighting the importance of young people in the party’s future and South Africa’s liberation. Zuma stressed the key…
Tragedy Strikes as 12 Political Supporters Die in KZN Crash Natalie Nyathi Twelve individuals, believed to be supporters of various political parties, lost their lives in a devastating road accident that occurred late Monday night(yesterday) on the R34 near Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal. The crash involved a bus carrying supporters returning from Youth Day rallies held…
Guest Speaker Delayed Due to Protest Ahead of National Youth Day Commemorations
Natalie Nyathi As the National Youth Day event approaches in Potchefstroom, North West, tensions have escalated due to ongoing protests. Community members have expressed their frustrations over unemployment and inadequate service delivery, clashing with police as they demand change. A group of community members threw stones and glass bottles at the police, further escalating the…
Building a Brighter Future for South Africa’s Youth Natalie Nyathi On June 16, 2025, South Africa commemorates Youth Day, a significant occasion that not only honors the bravery of the students who stood against apartheid during the 1976 Soweto Uprising but also serves as a call to action for the challenges facing today’s youth. This…
Principal Takes Legal Action Against Politicians for False Accusations
Natalie Nyathi Jaco Pieterse, the principal of Bergview College in the Eastern Cape, has initiated legal proceedings against several politicians, alleging they made false and reckless claims that he raped a seven-year-old pupil. This follows a high-profile case that attracted national attention earlier this year. Accompanied by AfriForum’s private prosecution unit, Pieterse filed charges of…
A Leap Towards Modern Immigration
Natalie Nyathi In a significant move towards modernizing its immigration processes, South Africa is set to implement the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system by the end of September. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schrieber announced that this groundbreaking initiative will facilitate visa applications for stays of fewer than 90 days, streamlining entry for travelers at airports….