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MALAIKA MAHLATSI | The class of 1976 understood that racial capitalism is the enemy
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (599+ words) Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most significant days in South Africa's struggle for liberation. On June 16, 1976, thousands of young people in Soweto and in several townships around the country took to the streets to protest the draconian…...
YOUTH DAY | Turning desperation into determination: youth graduates start businesses against odds
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (677+ words) As the country commemorates Youth Month, the spotlight falls on the resilience of South Africa's youth, many of whom have responded to the challenges of unemployment by launching their own income-generating initiatives to help cover daily expenses and build sustainable…...
EXPLAINER | Why kidnappings are surging in Joburg and how to keep safe
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (449+ words) Police recorded 971 kidnapping cases in Johannesburg between January and March 2026, making it the policing area with the highest number of reported kidnappings in the country. This means, on average, there are at least 11 kidnappings a day. Nearly half the incidents…...
READER LETTER | Broos to blame for SA woes
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (180+ words) Sowetan READER LETTER | Broos to blame for SA woes Bafana Bafana's poor performance at the World Cup will continue unabated for two reasons. The previous foreign-born coaches to manage the SA national team at the World Cup had no confidence…...
Five things you need to know about the planned crackdown on illegal migration
16+ hour, 2+ min ago (243+ words) Sowetan Five things you need to know about the planned crackdown on illegal migration Story audio is generated using AI The government is set to expedite major interventions announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa a week ago to deal with illegal…...
YOUTH DAY | 50 years on, and the struggle continues
20+ hour, 16+ min ago (353+ words) Sowetan YOUTH DAY | 50 years on, and the struggle continues Young people of today are not only fighting for a more equitable society and against racism, but also against things such as gender-based violence Story audio is generated using AI The…...
NATANYA MEYER AND CHRIS SCHACHTEBECK | Why teaching entrepreneurship must be a priority in every school
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (949+ words) As SA marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising, it is worth renewing a long-standing call: entrepreneurship should be taught in every school. Not as a narrow "start a business" class, but as a core set of skills for a…...
Vilakazi urges Bafana coach Broos to unleash Mofokeng against Czechia
23+ hour, 15+ min ago (410+ words) Furious debate continues on how Bafana Bafana must approach their important 2026 Fifa World Cup clash against Czechia on Thursday in Atlanta and former Bafana midfielder Benedict "Tso" Vilakazi has joined the chat. Vilakazi, who was in the stadium when Bafana…...
At least 28 killed in Ethiopia bus crash, regional media says
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (141+ words) Sowetan At least 28 killed in Ethiopia bus crash, regional media says The bus plunged into a ravine in Ethiopia's Amhara region At least 28 people were killed when a bus plunged into a ravine in Ethiopia's Amhara region, regional state-run Amhara…...
WATCH | "Young people should be heard: inside the mock parliament of the future
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (707+ words) There's a little coloured girl inside of me that was made to believe that what I have to say is not important." For archaeologist Lauren Powell, those words capture the experience of many young South Africans who feel unheard in…...