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COSAS 4 accused fail in bid to have presiding judge recuse himself
The Gauteng High Court's recent decision has sparked hope for justice in South Africa as it dismissed a bid by former apartheid security officers to have the presiding judge recused from the landmark COSAS 4 trial. The case pertains to the tragic events of 1982, when an explosion caused by apartheid security forces resulted in the deaths of three teenagers in Krugersdorp.
Gauteng High Court dismisses request for judge recusal in historic COSAS 4 trial
The Gauteng High Court's recent decision has sparked hope for justice in South Africa as it dismissed a bid by former apartheid security officers to have the presiding judge recused from the landmark COSAS 4 trial. This case pertains to the tragic events of 1982, when an explosion caused by apartheid security forces resulted in the deaths of three teenagers in Krugersdorp, highlighting haunting injustices from the country’s past.
Apartheid era cop to face music for Cosas Four
Mfalapitsa admitted his role in the murder, and tried to persuade the committee that his conduct had a proportionate link to a political objective.
Sadtu calls for immediate implementation of Bela Act
Sadtu demands the swift implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, challenging President Ramaphosa’s suspension of key clauses amid political tensions with the DA.
Former ANC MP Bongani Mkongi resigns from party, searches for new political home
After serving in the ANC for nearly three decades, Mkongi announced his exit from the party in a statement posted on his Facebook profile.
Community outrage following deaths of five children in Soweto
Community anger grows in Soweto after five children die from poisonous snacks, sparking protests against foreign-owned shops.
Cosas backs national march for economic reform and youth empowerment
Cosas Gauteng announces support for the national strike on October 11, advocating for economic reform and safety after a tragic incident involving students.
Funding apartheid-era killers’ legal costs a travesty of justice
Unravelling the exact sequence of events leading to the murders of the four freedom fighters is essential for reaching closure and preserving historical accuracy. However, it will require a financial burden on the taxpayer.
‘Stop with the criticism’: ANCYL dares SACP's Mapaila to remove deployees from GNU and to form structures
During a media briefing on Tuesday, Malatji questioned the logic of Mapaila's criticism of the ANC, given that the SACP has representatives within the GNU.
A new government needs to nurture workers’ hard-won constitutional and labour rights
A stable, progressive and coherent government is key to tackling these difficult tasks.
LOOK: 'Include young people in your programmes and budgets' - ANCYL to Western Cape government
A small group of less than 100 people joined the African National Congress Youth League’s march from Hanover Street in District Six to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.
End in sight for families of the Cosas 4 as trial of apartheid police officers begins today
THE end of a 22-year-long wait for justice and closure for the families of a group of anti-apartheid activists collectively known as the Cosas 4, is in sight, as the trial of two apartheid police officers begins today (Monday) in the Gauteng High Court.
Who are the new ANCYL leaders led by new youth league president Collen Malatji
After an eight year long leadership vacuum, the ANC Youth League finally has new leadership led by newly elected president Collen Malatji and the first woman deputy president, Phumzile Mgcina.
Police minister does an about-turn on paying legal fees for apartheid-era police officer
Police Minister Bheki Cele has done an about-turn on filing an application to the Supreme Court of Appeal to fight a high court order directing the SAPS to pay the legal fees of a former apartheid-era police officer.
The death of learners using school transport a concern for Cosas
The student organisation called for qualified drivers and added that the “one matric certificate, one driving licence” programme should be implemented.
Judge in Cosas 4 case slams state lawyers for ‘flouting prosecutorial obligations’
A high court judge has berated state prosecutors for missing the handing down of a judgment dismissing Police Minister Bheki Cele’s appeal against a ruling.
Bheki Cele’s appeal against legal costs judgment in Cosas 4 case gets dismissed
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has issued an order dismissing Police Minister Bheki Cele’s application for leave to appeal against last year’s judgment directing the SAPS to pay legal fees of ex-cops charged with apartheid-era crimes.
Minister Bheki Cele urged to pay legal fees of ex-cops charged with apartheid-era crimes
Police Minister Bheki Cele has been urged to rethink his approach with regard to the issue of the SAPS refusing to pay the legal fees of former police officers charged with apartheid-era crimes.
Student body, Cosas calls for Eskom CEO’s sacking as load shedding impacts on learning, exam preparations
The student body warns that the matric pass rate will be severely affected by load shedding.
Failed attempt to block race row investigation at school
The school’s management was displeased with the apparent conduct of the Congress of South African Students (Cosas) and ANC Youth League members, who barged their way on site, which resulted in “chaos”.
We don’t feel safe here: Hillcrest High School pupil
In a meeting that was supposed to be between the MEC and the school management, things took a sharp turn when the group of student representatives of the school tabled the issues they are facing, which they said are swept under the rug, to protect the reputation of the school.
Parents, teacher unions, pupil organisation call for heads to roll after Grosvenor Girls’ head found to be racist
A panel’s report with damning findings against the principal was released by Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu on Monday.
Inspirational Monday: How Simon Tseko Nkoli fought against apartheid and homophobia
Simon Nkoli spent his life fighting against apartheid, homophobia, and advocating for people living with HIV/Aids.
Cosas celebrates 43 years recognising history, legacy, resistance by students
National Spokesperson Douglas Ngobeni said as members of the community first and students thereafter, they were celebrating the tremendous and heroic journey of a selfless struggle to strive for an education.
Cosas demands R10bn from JSE companies to fund poor students in higher learning
Cosas said that companies listed in the JSE must make it a policy that they take their workers to universities and colleges to either get junior qualifications or further their studies especially retail companies such as Shoprite, Woolworths and all others.