
Laid to Rest: Fleurhof Mourns 11-Year-Old Jayden-Lee Meek
The community of Fleurhof gathered in grief as 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek was laid to rest, his small white coffin a heartbreaking symbol of a young life taken far too soon. Jayden-Lee was found dead on 14 May, his body discovered on the staircase of the apartment complex where he

“We Pay, But We Suffer”: Durban Residents Rally for Basic Services in Beachfront Protest
Under the warm Durban sun, angry voices rose from the city’s iconic beachfront — not in celebration, but in frustration. Holding up signs that read, “Give us the services we pay for!”, a group of determined residents marched along the promenade on Saturday, demanding what they say has been denied

South Africa Sees Drop in Murder Rates, But Violence Still Shadows Daily Life
South Africa’s latest crime statistics offer a glimmer of hope—but also a sobering reminder of the work still ahead. According to new figures for the first quarter of 2025 (January to March), the country recorded a 12% drop in murders compared to the same period last year. That’s 5,727

Anc seeks Patrice Motsepe as next president candidate
Motsepe tipped as potential ANC Presidential candidate Patrice Motsepe, the billionaire owner of Mamelodi Sundowns and president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is reportedly being lobbied by senior members of the African National Congress (ANC) to run for the party’s presidency at its December 2027 conference, positioning him

Health MEC anouncing R141 million to recruit more clinical staff in hospitals
The Eastern Cape regional and tertiary hospitals have received a cash injection to employ more health workers in a bid to my services. The prioritized positions include pharmacists, medical officers, nursing managers, and specialist doctors. This move is aimed at addressing gabs in nursing management in these hospitals, particularly Livingstone

Johann Rupert tells Trump crime affects all in South Africa, rejecting white genocide claims.
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LIVE: President Ramaphosa Meets Donald Trump | Ramaphosa Trump Meet | Trade deal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting the United States to present a trade deal offer to US President Donald Trump. Trump has criticized South Africa’s land reform law aimed at redressing the injustices of apartheid and its genocide court case against Israel, and has cancelled aid to the country,

Tertiary students have kick started operation “save the semester” amidst exam season following months of struggling through academic burnout
By Wandiswa Nxumalo The 2025 academic year so far has been a whirlwind of tests, assignments and maintaining a healthy balance between school and personal lives. Students have weighed in on finding it hard to stay motivated and keep up with the pace of the semester. “Academic burnout just makes

