



Joburg traders to protest ‘harassment’ by city officials
Informal traders in the City of Joburg are expected to march to Braam Park on Thursday to protest against what they describe as harassment and ill-treatment of legal informal traders operating within the Inner City Improvement District by the Johannesburg metro police and the municipality.

HANGING OUT with Nomzamo Dlamini (ZAMO) and Karabo Mogane
Love Notes brings Karabo Mogane and Zamo Dlamini together for an intimate Afro-Soul & R&B experience, with soulful duets, heartfelt ballads, and raw, unforgettable live performances.

HEALTH FEATURE: Zimbabwe’s 25-Year Struggle for National Health Insurance: Barriers, Inequality, and the Quest for Universal Health Coverage
Zimbabwe’s 25-year delay in national health insurance hinders Universal Health Coverage. Political, economic, and institutional barriers leave citizens paying out-of-pocket, risking financial hardship.

Leadership Lab: Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund CEO
On 10 February, the world marked a defining moment in history, Nelson Mandela’s release from prison in 1990, a turning point that reshaped South Africa and the global struggle for justice. As the organisation founded by Nelson Mandela himself to protect and advance the rights of children, the Nelso…

Disability Feature: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
South Africa’s ability to properly plan and deliver services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is significantly hindered by the absence of dependable, detailed data.

Sibiya Takes the Stand at Madlanga Commission as Mkhwanazi Investigations Deepen-
Shadrack Sibiya rejects misconduct charges over 121 dockets, telling the Madlanga Commission he acted lawfully and is being politically targeted to remove him from SAPS leadership.

Ramaphosa says a new social grant is coming this year
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to introducing a new social grant this year, a promise he has made in several recent SONAs. The initiative aims to expand income support for vulnerable South Africans. Kelle Howson, Labour and Social Security Senior Researcher at the Institute…

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: LAUNDRY DAY
Shockingly, 6 in 10 women who gave birth in Gauteng and KZN experienced obstetric abuse, including verbal, physical, or neglectful treatment. This underscores the urgent need for safe, respectful maternal care in South Africa. Nonkululeko Mbuli, Advocacy and Communications Strategist at Embrace, ca…

NEWSMAKER: The 6th edition of the South African Government Leaders on X Report (2025)
The report tracks 340+ SA leaders on X, revealing that while a few engage actively, most broadcast without responding. Digital presence in 2025 is crucial for accountability and democracy.

Calls for Justice After Assassination of Abahlali Leader Zweli ‘Khabazela’ Mkhize
Abahlali baseMjondolo leader Zweli “Khabazela” Mkhize was shot and killed in eNkanini, Gauteng, sparking calls for a transparent investigation into targeted violence against activists.