Interview with Richard Mamabolo

As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2026, growing attention is being placed on the mental wellbeing of young people, particularly adolescent girls navigating increasingly complex emotional, academic, and social pressures. Research from the South African Medical Research Council indicates that approximately 10.1% of young people experience…

The Kingsmead Book Fair returns for its 14th annual edition on Saturday, 23 May 2026, bringing together authors, readers, publishers, educators, and literary enthusiasts for one of Johannesburg’s prominent literary events. Hosted by Kingsmead College in association with Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, Fasken, Exclusive Books, and media partner Hot…

Political tensions surrounding businessman and political figure Brown Mogotsi have intensified following growing calls for the courts to deny him bail after his recent arrest on serious charges. The organisation argues that Mogotsi’s alleged conduct reflects a broader culture of political arrogance, impunity, and abuse of public institutions. The statement…

The Gauteng Department of Health has raised concern over the growing number of adults under the age of 45 being diagnosed with hypertension, commonly referred to as the “silent killer.” The condition, which often develops without noticeable symptoms, remains one of the leading causes of strokes, heart disease, kidney failure,…

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has strongly condemned legal action by the Helen Suzman Foundation aimed at removing Julius Malema from Parliament’s Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The controversy stems from concerns raised by the foundation regarding Malema’s conduct and whether he is fit to serve on a body tasked with…