As the world marks World Mental Health Day tomorrow, focus is shifting to the emotional wellbeing of children and families. Experts say mental health challenges among young people are rising globally. Parents and schools are grappling with anxiety, behavioural difficulties and learning challenges. We spoke to Educational Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology at Stellenbosch University, Dr. Carmelita Jacobs.

As the world marks World Mental Health Day tomorrow, focus is shifting to the emotional wellbeing of children and families. Experts say mental health challenges among young people are rising globally. Parents and schools are grappling with anxiety, behavioural difficulties and learning challenges. We spoke to Educational Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology at Stellenbosch University, Dr. Carmelita Jacobs.

The world marks World Mental Health Day tomorrow

Examination quality assurance body, UMALUSI says it's all systems go for the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams which will start on the 13th of October, UMALUSI says strict quality controls and security measures are in place to secure the exams. The body says they are satisfied with measures put in place to conduct, administer and manage the 2026 matric exams. The exams will end on the 26th of November. Thato Letsaba reports

Examination quality assurance body, UMALUSI says it's all systems go for the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams which will start on the 13th of October, UMALUSI says strict quality controls and security measures are in place to secure the exams. The body says they are satisfied with measures put in place to conduct, administer and manage the 2026 matric exams. The exams will end on the 26th of November. Thato Letsaba reports

Examination quality assurance body UMALUSI says it's all systems go for the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams

Tensions were high in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape when a handful of protesters approached hundreds of asylum seekers queueing outside the Home Affairs Refuge Offices, demanding that they leave.This as the asylum seekers were waiting outside these offices for the processes of obtaining permits following the Constitutional court ruling that they can proceed with applications. They claim that they fled their countries due to internal conflicts and wars. Meanwhile, some South African community members expressed dissatisfaction towards the court ruling, and picketed outside the premises. Our reporter Nandipha Plaatjie filed this report 

Tensions were high in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape when a handful of protesters approached hundreds of asylum seekers queueing outside the Home Affairs Refuge Offices, demanding that they leave.This as the asylum seekers were waiting outside these offices for the processes of obtaining permits following the Constitutional court ruling that they can proceed with applications. They claim that they fled their countries due to internal conflicts and wars. Meanwhile, some South African community members expressed dissatisfaction towards the court ruling, and picketed outside the premises. Our reporter Nandipha Plaatjie filed this report&nbsp;

Asylum seekers queueing outside the Home Affairs Refuge Offices in  the Eastern Cape attacked

A protest aimed at halting the processing of asylum applications at the Department of Home Affairs Refugee Reception Centre on Che Guevara Road in Durban turned violent for a second consecutive day. A scrapyard reportedly operated by a foreign national, located near the centre, was set alight amid heightened tensions. The Refugee Reception Centre has since been closed, with a heavy police presence deployed to guard the premises and prevent further attacks. The protests are being driven by demonstrators who are calling for the closure of the centre and an end to the processing of asylum applications. Khalesakhe Mbhense reports.

A protest aimed at halting the processing of asylum applications at the Department of Home Affairs Refugee Reception Centre on Che Guevara Road in Durban turned violent for a second consecutive day. A scrapyard reportedly operated by a foreign national, located near the centre, was set alight amid heightened tensions. The Refugee Reception Centre has since been closed, with a heavy police presence deployed to guard the premises and prevent further attacks. The protests are being driven by demonstrators who are calling for the closure of the centre and an end to the processing of asylum applications. Khalesakhe Mbhense reports.

Tensions escalated in KZN following protests criticizing the Constitutional Court's asylum ruling

Despite calls from government and politicians to keep our towns and cities clean, some townships continue to resemble dumpsites. Residents in the affected areas blame infrastructure failures and lack of by-law enforcement. They also point to waste management entities that struggles with an aging fleet and failure to pay maintenance contracts including Pikit-up in Johannesburg. Our Politics Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo has more.

Despite calls from government and politicians to keep our towns and cities clean, some townships continue to resemble dumpsites. Residents in the affected areas blame infrastructure failures and lack of by-law enforcement. They also point to waste management entities that struggles with an aging fleet and failure to pay maintenance contracts including Pikit-up in Johannesburg. Our Politics Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo has more.

Some municipalities are failing dismally to keep townships clean

Violence broke out in Soweto, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape over the Constitutional Court's July ruling on asylum seekers.The judgment forced Home Affairs to assess applications on merit instead of irregular entry. Residents blockaded roads, torched vehicles, looted businesses and forced spaza shops to close. Government said unfounded claims can still be rejected while genuine refugees fleeing conflict remain protected. For more on this. We spoke to James Chapman, Head of Advocacy and Legal Advisor at Scalabrini, Gershon Mosiane, Chairperson of the Forum of Immigration Practitioners of South Africa and March and March Movement leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma.

Violence broke out in Soweto, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape over the Constitutional Court's July ruling on asylum seekers.The judgment forced Home Affairs to assess applications on merit instead of irregular entry. Residents blockaded roads, torched vehicles, looted businesses and forced spaza shops to close. Government said unfounded claims can still be rejected while genuine refugees fleeing conflict remain protected. For more on this. We spoke to James Chapman, Head of Advocacy and Legal Advisor at Scalabrini, Gershon Mosiane, Chairperson of the Forum of Immigration Practitioners of South Africa and March and March Movement leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma.

Various civic moments weigh in on the landmark court ruling that protects asylum seekers' rights

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

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

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

For nearly six decades, Babsy Mlangeni's distinctive voice became part of the soundtrack of South African life, carrying stories of love, resilience and the everyday experiences of ordinary people. Now, following his death at the age of 83, the music icon - who lost his sight during childhood - is being remembered not only for the songs he gave the nation, but for a legacy that transcended generations and brought communities together. As his family and fans prepare to lay him to rest in the place where his musical journey began, Soweto is preparing to bid farewell to one of its own. Zine Buthelezi reports

For nearly six decades, Babsy Mlangeni's distinctive voice became part of the soundtrack of South African life, carrying stories of love, resilience and the everyday experiences of ordinary people. Now, following his death at the age of 83, the music icon - who lost his sight during childhood - is being remembered not only for the songs he gave the nation, but for a legacy that transcended generations and brought communities together. As his family and fans prepare to lay him to rest in the place where his musical journey began, Soweto is preparing to bid farewell to one of its own. Zine Buthelezi reports

Babsy Mlangeni remembered 

South Africa is moving to strengthen its pharmaceutical independence, with the CSIR's FuturePharma facility launch in Pretoria. The facility aims to reduce the country's reliance on imported pharmaceutical ingredients by bridging the gap between scientific research and local medicine production, helping to turn South African innovations into products that can be manufactured locally. Nonhlanhla Ntshingila reports

South Africa is moving to strengthen its pharmaceutical independence, with the CSIR's FuturePharma facility launch in Pretoria. The facility aims to reduce the country's reliance on imported pharmaceutical ingredients by bridging the gap between scientific research and local medicine production, helping to turn South African innovations into products that can be manufactured locally. Nonhlanhla Ntshingila reports

South Africa is moving to strengthen its pharmaceutical independence

The SACP in Limpopo is unhappy with the Independent Electoral Commission over the registration of one of its ward councillor candidates. The party says its ward 35 candidate in the Fetakgomo-Tubatse municipality was moved and registered in a ward in the City of Tshwane, before the IEC's registration deadline. The SACP opened a case of fraud and wants Motlepe Nchabeleng to be reinstated as its ward 35 councillor candidate in Fetakgomo-Tubatse. This will allow him to contest the local government elections on the fourth of November. Our reporter, Nsuku Shiluvana has the details... 

The SACP in Limpopo is unhappy with the Independent Electoral Commission over the registration of one of its ward councillor candidates. The party says its ward 35 candidate in the Fetakgomo-Tubatse municipality was moved and registered in a ward in the City of Tshwane, before the IEC's registration deadline. The SACP opened a case of fraud and wants Motlepe Nchabeleng to be reinstated as its ward 35 councillor candidate in Fetakgomo-Tubatse. This will allow him to contest the local government elections on the fourth of November. Our reporter, Nsuku Shiluvana has the details...&nbsp;

The cancellation of the multi million rand Medicare24 Tshwane District contract has led to a deficit of police officers on the ground.

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