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Freedom's deeper purpose must come to the fore and soon
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (332+ words) Nelson Mandela casts his vote at the John Langalibalele Dube's Ohlange High School in Inanda, near Durban, on April 27, 1994. This is the uncomfortable truth of 2026: South Africa has achieved political freedom, but not yet freedom that feeds, protects and dignifies....
Younger donors urgently needed as stem cell registry ages
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (542+ words) Temba Bavuma stands at the forefront of the fight against blood cancer, urging men to take action and register as stem cell donors. Nearly half (46. 3%) of the registry's active stem cell donors are older than 46, while only 4. 2% fall within the…...
Malawians sheltering at Sherwood, share their struggles
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1158+ words) Shaffe Raja, with his two young daughters, Grace and Brenda. AMID escalating tensions in Clare Estate, thousands of Malawian nationals have sought refuge at Sherwood Hall grounds, sharing their heart-wrenching stories of loss, uncertainty, and the struggle to return home....
South Africa faces a new wave of express kidnappings as traditional crime models collapse
2+ day, 37+ min ago (272+ words) Amid rising fears of kidnappings targeting everyday citizens, South Africa faces a critical juncture. The writer says communities, banks, and law enforcement can unite to reclaim safety and restore societal strength in the fight against evolving crime. Image: Kim Kay…...
60% of under 24s jobless: experts call for skills overhaul and TVET reform
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1178+ words) The tragedy of youth unemployment brings severe economic and societal consequences. South Africa's younger citizens had little to celebrate this Youth Month. Unemployment among those aged between 15 and 34, who make up almost half of the country's working-age population, stood at…...
Anti'foreigner violence in South Africa is easily sparked: what hasn't been done to deal with it
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (679+ words) Escalating tensions towards migrants need to be urgently addressed. Image: Doctor Ngcobo / Independent Newspapers Threats and'deadly conflict'over migration are'spreading fast'in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past....
World Cup 2026: Why Hugo Broos is set to stick with 5-3-2 system for Bafana Bafana
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (529+ words) The debate surrounding Bafana Bafana has not just been about the result against Mexico " it has been about identity. Much of the criticism following the defeat at the Estadio Azteca centred on Hugo Broos" decision to abandon South Africa"s…...
Promise unfinished: South Africa's youth still locked out of the economy 50 years after 1976
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (527+ words) From apartheid-era classrooms to today's job market, South Africa's youth continue to face exclusion, now driven by unemployment, structural inequality and the rapid disruption of entry-level work by technology. "Fifty years after fighting for education, millions of young South Africans…...
Cosatu's call to action: Addressing the rising costs of living in South Africa
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (1086+ words) The working class in South Africa is under siege from soaring living costs and rising unemployment, prompting Cosatu to organise a national protest on 19 June. This protest aims to urge the government and private sector to take immediate action to…...
Gambling Boom: Mainstream leisure shadowed by hidden harms and financial strain
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (981+ words) Image: File | Supplied A GROUNDBREAKING 2026 South African Gambling Impact Study has lifted the lid on the shocking reality of the country's rapidly growing online gambling scene. Compiled by Yazi Research, the hard-hitting 33-page report uses an innovative Whats App-based AI…...