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Visit North West University press office South Africans are no longer just living in suburbs. They are living in defended zones. High walls, cameras and private security may protect some South Africans, but they are not solving crime – they are displacing it onto more vulnerable communities. Crime in South Africa is no longer treated […]
South Africa has lost more than 32,000 teachers in just the past five years. A pioneering fellowship is stepping in to address this with the robust mentorship, community and psychological support our educators desperately need.
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has warned that violence against African migrants in South Africa reflects a ‘longstanding pattern’ of grave rights violations, yet the response from political leadership has been marked more by silence, denial and escalation than accountability. As xenophobic rhetoric becomes normalised and even rewarded in public life, the line between...
The World Health Organisation said that more hantavirus cases could emerge after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship, but it expected the outbreak to be limited if precautions were taken.
More of a cinematic meditation than your typical popcorn flick, this beautiful new film from directors Jason Jacobs and Devon Delmar has already garnered major international recognition and will be screened in South Africa for one week only, from 8 May.
US ally the United Arab Emirates said its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran in a further test of the shaky, month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran.
May 7 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russia’s proclamation of a limited ceasefire for its World War Two commemorations exposed the “strange and inappropriate” logic of its leaders.
LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) – Britain will summon the Chinese ambassador following the conviction of two men for spying on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China, Security Minister Dan Jarvis said in a statement on Thursday.
May 7 (Reuters) – Cloudflare NET.N said on Thursday it would cut about 20% of its workforce as the company restructures operations around the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools, and forecast second-quarter revenue slightly below Wall Street expectations.
SYDNEY, May 8 (Reuters) – Australian police said on Friday they had charged two women linked to the Islamic State extremist group with slavery offences after they returned overnight from Syria, where they had been detained in a refugee camp for more than seven years.
As South Africa’s local government elections draw near, xenophobia is once again on the rise — fuelled by economic hardship and political opportunism — with experts and analysts unpacking whether anti-foreigner sentiment is a spontaneous reaction or a predictable consequence of state failure.
Whether through high-level platforms like Fita or its vibrant tourism offerings, the country continues to position itself as a key player in Africa’s future while inviting the world to discover its timeless charm
The Bar will invoke the cab-rank rule, which generally requires counsel to accept a brief in a field where they practise, even when they dislike the client or cause. Yet the rule allows refusal where conflicts, competence, availability, improper instructions, fee issues or other special circumstances arise
Let us be fair: allegations of a deteriorating corporate culture within the institution remain just that—allegations—until proven otherwise. However, the issues presented to us over the past few weeks do raise an important question: what is happening to this vital institution? We do not claim to have the answers. But we cannot afford to see it falte
The 3.0 litre diesel engine makes this a dream to drive, and while the interior is extremely comfortable, it feels slightly outdated
The case in the apex court concerns an application by the EFF and the ATM after parliament rejected a Section 89 panel report that found a prima facie case requiring further investigation into allegations linked to Phala Phala
The Rebirth of Ubuntu returns with a focus on legacy, as Billy Monama pushes for music that remembers, questions and resonates beyond the stage
Political experts say fragmented opposition politics and worsening municipal governance will define South Africa’s first post-GNU local elections and that it’s not looking good for the ANC