By Natalie Nyathi On May 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had a tense meeting about the treatment of farmers in South Africa. Journalist Tshidi Madia was there to cover the event and share important insights. What started as a diplomatic talk quickly turned into a confrontation. Trump repeated…
By Natalie Nyathi According to studies, the lifetime prevalence of any mental disorder in South Africa was found to be 30.3%, with anxiety disorders being the most prevalent at 15.8%. Substance use disorders followed at 13.3%, and mood disorders at 9.8%. Another report by EAPA-South Africa in 2023 stated that about 25.7% of South Africans…
Mobile communication platforms have become essential in today’s digital landscape connecting communities, supporting education, and enabling business activity across urban and rural areas alike. As digital access becomes a key driver of development, affordable and inclusive platforms are proving to be game changers for emerging markets. Softmeet, a proudly South African-built social platform, is doing…
*By Natalie Nyathi Recently, Karl Muller from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund was quoted by ENCA saying that to remedy the crisis of children’s rights violations, the government must be held accountable. “The names of teachers who violate children should be in the sex offender registry, must be removed from their teaching positions, and face…
The issue of property, especially in the township has been a touchy subject for many who went through strife,being evicted,fighting sale and ruining family relations across the length and breath of our townships. No more. Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) recently announced the Johannesburg High Court has granted a landmark order recognising a client’s property…
