Concern over children being entangled in the life of crime grows
According to the Department of Social Development, 651 minors were referred to DSD for examinations in 2020/21 for assault with the purpose to inflict serious bodily harm, 431 for common assault, 274 for rape, and 324 for malicious property damage.
Calls for DHA to act swiftly amid asylum application appeals backlog
The Department of Home Affairs reveal that current backlog on asylum application appeals stands at 131 190 cases that have yet to be finalised.
Christel House SA High School pupils take the leap of faith to close the unemployment gap through an app
The pupils created an app, which targets sustainable development goal 8: decent work and economic growth. The app aims to tackle the unemployment crisis in the country by allowing the user to search for vacancies in a specific industry and upskill themselves through courses.
Colourist tests the limits of oil painting to drive conversations around social conventions
Georgina Gratrix displays her work titled The Cult of Ugliness to the public from September 28th, 2022.
Computer science student develops app to beat the darkness
Boyd Kane has developed Eskom-Calendar, software that turns raw data into a machine-friendly format that allows you to customise notifications on your phone so that you may know in advance when your power will go off.
Organisations buckle up to raise awareness about children involved in road accidents
Report indicates that road traffic injuries are the fourth leading cause of injury in children and account for 12% of all injuries.
Health of firefighters on the front line
Study found that among the firefighters that presented CVD risk factors, age was a risk factor in 39. 6% males firefighters, 24. 5% had hypertension, 19. 1% had dyslipidemia, 18. 2% were cigarette smokers, 14. 5% had a family history of CVD, and 10. 9% had diabetes.
NPO aims to tackle food insecurity crisis by re-purposing food
NPO recovers surplus food from manufacturers, retailers and farmers for redistribution to its network of beneficiary organisations that feed close to one million vulnerable people.
Erica Primary school robotics and coding club comes out tops in province
The 12 Grade 6 and 7 pupils who make up the school’s robotics and coding club persevered through their challenges and made it in the top 17 out of 40 other classes around the country.
Race set to unify Athlone community and help young people
Beneficiaries of the race will be Christine Revell Children’s Home, which will also offer a Mental Health care programme for young people in the community.
Facebook market place murder suspects arrested
Three suspects, aged 23, 18, and 16, are set to appear in court once charged with murder and hijacking.
Body of missing Hanover Park teenager found in open field
According to Philippi police, the victim had wounds on her body and head. The motive for the attack is unknown.
Risks and dangers of ignoring shelf life indicators on product labels
Consumer Items & Services Ombud (CGSO) reported that 267 consumers complained about faulty goods within six months of purchase this year.
Contemporary dance group sets to present thought-provoking piece
Jazzart's recently appointed artistic director Dane Hurst sets to steer the dance company's creative path and consolidating its reputation with her creative abilities.
UWC students fly South African flag high at varsity beach volleyball champs in Brazil
Education majors Lukholo Jooste and Tamlyn Thomas part of South African team hoping to have a dig at rival teams in Maceió.
Light at the end of the tunnel for the tourism industry
Total passenger numbers are expected to rise 77% from October to March 2023, with domestic volumes recovering 78% and foreign volumes recovering 75%.
Nal'ibali tells African stories in six local languages
In honor of Literacy and Heritage Month, Nal'ibali is giving out six brand-new children's books in African languages to families in South Africa for free.
South African bee keepers remain on guard for the colony collapsing disorder
Scientists have noticed that for more than a decade, bee keepers in the US have been losing between 40% to 50% of their honey bee colonies every year due to Colony Collapse Disorder
Chilling experiences in delivery rooms sees the need to put an end to obstetric violence
Experts say that due to the health systems having been under strain since the pandemic, reports have shown that womenʼs maternal health has been neglected.
Film-maker takes the bull by the horns as she tackles questions around lobola
The film explores subjects such as socially constructed gender roles, African spirituality, patriarchy and the evolution of culture.
Centre for Conservation Education brings textbook to life
Centre for Conservation Education gears up to sponsor 300 indigenous trees to schools in the Western Cape.
Ford Boys gang members sentenced for homophobic attack
Ford Boys gang were handed hefty sentences for rape and kidnapping.
Seven dogs rescued from dogfighting ring in Tafelsig
Seven dogs were rescued from the dogfighting blood sport after the Cape of Good Hope SPCA and the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement: Animal Control Unit received a tip-off of how the dogs were being trained for combat.
Mounting levels of student debt calls for longer-term solutions
Student debt projected to increase by R1. 2 billion this year, based on trends seen over the last three years as cost of living skyrockets.
Excessive alcohol use leaves organisations asking for the Liquor Amendment Bill to be reintroduced to the national legislature
Organisations believe that strengthening certain clauses in the Bill would serve as a springboard for improving alcohol regulation at all levels of government for the public's benefit.