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South Africa court deports Mugabe's son in shooting case
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (323+ words) Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late Zimbabwean president, and co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze. A South African court on Wednesday ordered the deportation of the youngest son of Zimbabwe's former leader, Robert Mugabe, implicated in the shooting of a gardener…...
Strengthening worker activism in South Africa's labour movement
15+ hour, 21+ min ago (854+ words) COSATU supporters at a demonstration against government policies leading to job losses and deepening poverty held in Johannesburg on February 13, 2019. Meaningful change cannot be carried out by trade unions alone. It requires a revolutionary vanguard party, grounded in the interests…...
900 learners receive school shoes as Engen rolls out nationwide education support drive
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (205+ words) Engen has distributed 900 pairs of school shoes to primary school learners in disadvantaged communities as part of its 2026 Back-to-School School Shoe Campaign, which aims to support education and restore learner dignity during winter. The initiative forms part of the company's…...
AI beauty filters vs real surgery: South African plastic surgeon warns against dangerous expectations
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (744+ words) AI beauty apps are often misunderstood and can lead to risky expectations. Image: AI / Gemini It's never been easier to tweak your face. A few taps on an AI-powered app and suddenly your jaw is sharper, your nose slimmer, your…...
Celebrating 30 years of South Africa's constitution: progress and challenges for workers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1010+ words) 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of South Africa's Constitution, a testament to the struggles and sacrifices of millions. As we celebrate this milestone, we must confront the ongoing challenges faced by workers and the labour movement in realising their rights. This article…...
Reflecting on Freedom Day: The enduring struggle for economic equality in South Africa
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (830+ words) While we have secured political freedom, millions of citizens still face significant economic hardships. Beyond Freedom Day's symbolism lies a harsher reality: 32 years into democracy, the promise of constitutional equality continues to clash with lived experience, as millions remain shut…...
South Africa's Freedom Day at 32 years: What have we done with the promise of 1994?
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (1065+ words) FILE. South Africa's 2026 Freedom Day reflects on 32 years of democracy, highlighting persistent inequality, youth unemployment, corruption, and the urgent need to transform political liberation into tangible socio-economic justice. Picture: AFP By Thelela Ngcetane-Vika On 27 April 2026, South Africa marks Freedom Day,…...
Three men gunned down in brazen Mc Donald's attack in Johannesburg
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (484+ words) Three men were shot and killed inside the Mc Donald's at the corner of Smal and Jeppe Streets, JHB CBD. Three men were shot and killed in a brazen daylight attack inside a Mc Donald's in the Johannesburg CBD on…...
Gauteng social development department faces scrutiny over R220 million irregular spending
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (535+ words) The Gauteng Department of Social Development is facing mounting scrutiny over more than R220 million in irregular expenditure, with allegations of a breakdown in financial oversight, while the department insists the funds were used to deliver food parcels and dignity packs....
Johannesburg gears up for watershed local government elections amid coalition challenges
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (390+ words) Helen Zille swimming in a pothole in Douglasdale. We are now in the era of coalition politics. There is no longer one-party dominance. I hope the local government municipalities will discard the practice of electing mayors from small parties or…...