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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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…
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…
SAPS Offers R60k Reward for Information on Suspect in IFP MP Khethamabala Sithole’s Murder
Natalie Nyathi The South African Police Service (SAPS) is offering a reward of R60,000 for information leading to the arrest of Zamani Ngila Ximba, a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Khethamabala Petros Sithole, an Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Member of Parliament. Ximba is implicated in the tragic incident that occurred on May…
Load Shedding Looms Amidst Winter Concerns in South Africa
Natalie Nyathi As South Africa prepares for winter, Eskom, the country’s power utility, has warned that load-shedding is likely to occur in the coming weeks. According to Eskom’s latest 52-week outlook, the utility is projected to be more than 2,001 MW short of the capacity needed to meet demand and reserves from June 16 to…
Community Mourning The Tragic Murder of 14-Year-Old Likhona Fose Natalie Nyathi The community of Roodepoort is reeling from the tragic murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, whose dismembered body was discovered shortly after she went missing. Likhona had left home to play with friends, but her life was cut short in a gruesome act that has…
A Focus on Education and Fiscal Reform in South Africa
Natalie Nyathi South Africa is facing crucial financial challenges and opportunities for change. The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has warned that several Provincial Education Departments might run out of money this financial year. After starting a financial review in 2024, the analysis showed that the education sector is under severe financial pressure due…