IN CONVERSATION WITH KINGSOL CHABALALA, POLITICIAN AND MEMBER OF THE GAUTENG PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE FOR THE DA

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…

Youth unemployment remains one of the most urgent socio-economic challenges facing Gauteng and South Africa at large. Despite various government-led skills development initiatives, internship programmes, and empowerment campaigns, many young people continue to struggle to access sustainable employment opportunities, meaningful workplace experience, or support for entrepreneurship. The Social Movement for…