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Sindi Majola opens up about her relationship with Brenda Fassie
The host, Promise Makunyane asked Majola about her relationship with the late singer, Brenda Fassie and Majola revealed that she had a lot in common with Fassie, and not only did Fassie inspire her, but she motivated her to live her truth
ActionSA calls on government to clamp down on Naledi spaza shops blamed for poisoning deaths of minors
The party referenced the recent tragedy in Naledi, Soweto, where five children died after consuming snacks purchased from a foreign national's spaza shop.
No sour grapes from Nande Mabala despite missing out on Miss World SA crown again
Nande Mabala, the first runner-up at Miss World South Africa 2024, is making waves not just in beauty pageants but also in social impact
Ramaphosa calls on men to take a stand as GBV crisis casts a shadow over Women’s Day celebrations
As South Africa continues to celebrate Women's Month in a significant way, President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the importance of addressing the persistent issue of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide that plagues the nation.
Rallying South Africa towards the common good
The Social Employment Fund offers a unique opportunity for a ‘whole of society’ approach.
Tackling South Africa's challenges: Religious leaders unite at interfaith conference
The group of religious leaders and delegates hope to come up with solutions to change the trajectory of South Africa and divert it from the crises it is experiencing currently.
Postbank claims all Sassa grants paid, but has it really?
While Postbank claimed all grant beneficiaries who were affected by the technical glitch had been paid, human rights group Black Sash said they were still trying to assist people to retrieve their money on Tuesday.
Counselling as part of the disciplinary process
The purpose of disciplinary codes and procedures is to regulate standards of conduct and the behaviour of employees within a company.
UKZN PhD graduate aims to make an impact in sanitation
Dr Preyan Arumugam-Nanoolal focuses on providing sanitation options for unserved communities such as those living in informal settlements.
Ramaphosa: Social grants a stimulus for the economy
As Human Rights Month draws to a close, President Ramaphosa used his weekly newsletter to focus on the right to social security, which is explicit in the Bill of Rights.
Washable, reusable pads keep thousands of girls in school
Grass, sand, socks, foam mattresses, and cow dung are just some of the things young girls are using in lieu of sanitary pads.
Orphaned by AIDS at 16, entrepreneur pays it forward
Sibu Sibaca became one of two million Aids orphans in Sub-Saharan Africa at a time when HIV/Aids was decimating the nation.
Court slams social workers for revealing pregnancy and young mother’s adoption plans to parents
The Johannesburg High Court has slammed the Department of Social Development and its social workers for frustrating the adoption process of two women who chose to give away their children for adoption without their families knowing or being involved.
Nzimande intensifies GBV fight at universities
A South African Medical Research Council report revealed that 10% of the rape cases reported in the country are from institutions of higher learning.
A nation’s ‘uneasy’ relationship with the unity dream
OPINION: The Social Harmony National Effort aims to target each of us as agents of positive change in society, writes Ntombenhle Ngwane.
Court clears Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu for not paying subsidies to vulnerable children during lockdown
The subsidies had been designated long before Covid-19 and were meant to assist children from low-income homes with food and care.
WATCH: How Barloworld is planting the seed of rural socio-economic growth
Barloworld’s Mbewu programme is designed to develop local skills and create the value chain that supports more resilient and self-sufficient rural communities.
Cape Town NPO distributes dignity packs to 150 schoolgirls
To commemorate Women’s Month, a Cape Town-based NPO donated dignity packs to 150 schoolgirls in Kraaifontein.
PICS & VIDEO: Residents fume as Sassa closes its Khayelitsha offices ‘without notice’
Hundreds were left stranded in the cold on Thursday after the Khayelitsha SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) offices closed for renovations without prior notice.
July 2021 carnage: Bungling state fails to finger ‘shadowy hidden hands’
OPINION: Pressure must be exerted on all elected officials to act urgently against the lack of proper parliamentary oversight, writes Mary de Haas.
Eastern Cape police on the hunt for parents who abandoned 1-month-old baby in a box
The baby boy was found fully clothed and alive and was taken to Dora Nginza Hospital.
Undocumented eSwatini national in court for raping his granny (87) and cousin (26)
The man from eSwatini violated his grandmother and cousin in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Facebook and Instagram could be keeping your partner from Pornhub
Pornhub claims its viewership stands at 120 gigabytes in just one second. A number that sharply increases by 10% when social networks such as Facebook and Instagram go offline.
Government starts country wide tour to address teenage pregnancies
Statistics South Africa revealed that the country recorded 34 587 teenagers who gave birth in the 2020/21 financial year.