In conversation with Simphiwe Dana

SANDU is calling for an immediate independent inquiry into allegations that SANDF members training in Cuba were asked to contribute up to R15,000 each from their allowances to help needy Cuban citizens. The union is questioning who authorised the alleged collection, how the money was handled and whether soldiers felt…

The ANC is taking its dispute with the IEC over missing candidate names to the Electoral Court, blaming technical problems for entries that were not captured before the deadline. The party says it successfully registered 9,128 candidates but 130 proportional representation and 51 ward candidates were affected in the Eastern…

For the past five years, Mvusuludzo has been using sport, nutrition and education to create opportunities for young people in communities often overlooked by the system. This December, 50 young netball players will take part in their first Three Nations Tour across South Africa, eSwatini and Mozambique. For many, it…

Nearly 347,000 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners have applied for placement in Gauteng public schools for 2027, with more than 800,000 applications submitted overall as parents applied to multiple schools. The figures highlight growing pressure on classroom space, particularly at sought-after schools where demand continues to exceed capacity. Phemelo…

City Power has disconnected electricity to the Children’s Memorial Institute in Parktown, affecting 22 child-care NPOs, special-needs facilities and a provincial hospital laundry. The move follows a disputed R44-million municipal billing debt, with the campus now relying on generators at a reported cost of R30,000 a day. We also look…