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Neglect and decay take over South Africa’s historic Freedom Charter square
Seventy years after the Freedom Charter was drafted in Kliptown, the historic square where thousands gathered to demand justice lies in ruin, its flame long extinguished and its promise fading.
South African youth must do more at elections to shape the country's future
South African youth are urged to take an active role in shaping their future through increased participation in elections and municipal development plans.
'We must honour our heroes': Sisulu outraged by state of Sobukwe's grave
During Robert Sobukwe's centenary commemoration, Lindiwe Sisulu expressed shock at the neglected state of the Pan-Africanist leader's grave, calling for a national policy requiring municipalities to properly maintain struggle heroes' resting places. 'Other countries treat their heroes' graves as if they are still alive,' she lamented, suggesting South Africa must do better to honour those who fought for freedom.
'We must honour our heroes': Sisulu outraged by state of Sobukwe's grave
During Robert Sobukwe's centenary commemoration, Lindiwe Sisulu expressed shock at the neglected state of the Pan-Africanist leader's grave, calling for a national policy requiring municipalities to properly maintain struggle heroes' resting places. 'Other countries treat their heroes' graves as if they are still alive,' she lamented, suggesting South Africa must do better to honour those who fought for freedom.
AfriForum and FF PLus have remained unbothered by the high treason dockets against members
Right-wing Afrikaner group Afriforum faces potential high treason charges following their recent US visit to discuss South African land reforms. As the Hawks open four investigation dockets, Afriforum's CEO remains defiant, claiming the charges lack legal foundation.
SONA 2025: Are Ramaphosa's promises just empty words?
Political analysts have criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (Sona), arguing that it was similar to his previous address, in which promises were left unfulfilled.