Cape Town father launches "Stop all educational homework in South Africa" petition

A Cape Town father and former teacher is calling for a major rethink of homework in South Africa. Joseph Nefdt has launched a petition titled "Stop all educational homework in South Africa," arguing that excessive homework is leaving many children overwhelmed and stressed. He spoke to Elvis Pressli…

Limpopo suspect arrested in possession of dagga valued at over R2 million

The police in Limpopo say they are intensifying crime prevention efforts through Operation Shanela II, which recently led to the arrest of 27 suspects, including one in possession of dagga worth over R2 million in Hoedspruit. A 38-year-old foreign national was arrested shortly after entering the Ho…

Teacher unions demand suspension of Acting Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority CEO

The South African Democratic Teachers Union and the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa, have raised concerns about governance and possible financial mismanagement at the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. They say the ETD…

COSATU blames SA Post Office crisis on institution's Business Rescue Practitioners

The Congress of South African Trade Unions has rejected proposals to liquidate the South African Post Office, blaming the institution's crisis on the failures of its Business Rescue Practitioners. COSATU is now calling on the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to approach the cou…

National Police Commissioner says points to SAPS-SANDF deployment following pleas from communities

The South African National Defence Force has been deployed alongside the South African Police Service under Operation Prosper for 13 months, with more than 2,000 troops deployed nationwide. The operation, which was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, will focus on crime hotspots in the Free Sta…

Media reports point to ANC decision to recall Johannesburg Mayor, Dada Morero

Media reports suggest that the African National Congress (ANC) intends to recall Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. This comes ahead of the local government elections in a few months. The party held a meeting this weekend to discuss Morero's future. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst Levy Ndou 

A Grade-1 learner nearly fell into an open pit-toilet at Mogogelo Primary School

The Public Servants Association, PSA is calling for urgent intervention after a Grade-1 learner nearly fell into an open pit-toilet at Mogogelo Primary School in North West. The union says the incident highlights systemic failures in providing safe sanitation in schools. The PSA is demanding that t…

FlySafair has introduced a temporary fuel surcharge on ticket prices, citing a sharp increase in global jet fuel costs

South Africa's low-cost airline FlySafair has introduced a temporary fuel surcharge on ticket prices, citing a sharp increase in global jet fuel costs. The airline says the measure is necessary to manage rising operating expenses while continuing to offer affordable travel. We're joined now by Kirb…

Concerns raised over attempt's to remove Justice Khampepe from the TRC commission

Defend Our Democracy says President Cyril Ramaphosa's attempt to remove Justice Sisi Khampepe from the TRC Prosecutions Commission raises serious concerns about judicial independence. The movement views the move as an effort to derail the Commission's investigation into apartheid-era crimes. The co…

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of  Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back