Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela, briefs the media on Saturday, 11 October 2025, addressing two key matters: 1️⃣ The situation at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) — including governance, security, and management challenges; 2️⃣ The 2024/25 Annual Report of the Department of Higher Education and
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By Janelle Denae Govender The number of stray animals in Chatsworth continues to rise, raising concerns about animal welfare and community safety. Stray dogs and cats are becoming a growing concern in Chatsworth. Residents express their sadness over the increasing number of stray animals seen on the road. Joyce Subramoney,
President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted an official funeral for South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, who died last week in Paris after a fall from a hotel building. Mthethwa, 58, was found at the base of the Hyatt Regency hotel in western Paris, having reportedly fallen from the
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) will this week commence its oversight enquiry into allegations of maladministration, financial impropriety, and the misuse of public funds at the Road Accident Fund (RAF). The committee will examine evidence submitted to Parliament regarding RAF’s financial management, accountability mechanisms, and expenditure patterns. 📌
South Africa’s CRL Rights Commission has launched a Section 22 Committee to create a code of conduct and charter for church leaders — but critics warn this could mark the beginning of state control over the church. What the Section 22 Committee is really about Why many fear it’s an
The Lekgutsa Mbele Foundation, in partnership with Re Phethile Art Production from Bethlehem, participated in the Provincial Youth Plenary Summit hosted by the South African Youth Council at Flamingo Park Ontspanning Sentrum in Welkom on October 5, 2025. As advocates for the voiceless, the foundation proudly delegated youth representatives to
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The Gauteng High Court has dismissed the South African government’s attempt to delay a R167 million constitutional damages case brought by families of apartheid-era victims and survivors. The ruling marks a major step forward in the long quest for justice, more than two decades after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The CRL Rights Commission has officially launched the Section 22 Committee, a body designed to protect freedom of religion and create a safe space for Christians. Speaking at the launch, Chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva emphasised the importance of independence, accountability, and defending the rights of faith communities in South Africa. 📌
