NEWS WRAP

It’s been a busy weekend, and as we step into a new week, there’s plenty to catch up on. From the major political developments shaping the country, to stories making headlines across the continent and around the world, we’re bringing you the key events you need to know. What happened over the weeke…

CREATIVE: IN CONVERSATION WITH FAFA SEGONECO

There are some voices that do more than just sound good, they carry a message, a testimony and a deep sense of purpose. Our guest today is one of those voices. Tshegofatso Segoneco, affectionately known as Fafa, is a South African Gospel recording artist, worship leader and songwriter who has been …

ACROSS AFRICA: REFLECTION OF THE SACD SUMMIT 2026

The SADC Summit has once again placed the region’s biggest political, economic and socialchallenges under the spotlight, but what does the summit actually mean for people across Southern Africa? This morning, we reflect on the key outcomes, commitments and conversations emerging from SADC, and whet…

TECH ZONE: WHEN TECHNOLOGY ENTERES THE PULPIT - SHOULD CHURCHES EMBRACE AI

AI is already finding its way into the church, from sermon preparation and Bible study to administration, social media and worship content. A recent ChurchLeaders article argues that AI can be a useful tool for pastors, but warns against allowing technology to replace the human and spiritual heart …

SOCIAL ZONE: TEACHERS AND LEARNERS: WHERE DOES PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARY END AND GROOMING BEGIN?

A teacher is someone a child is supposed to be able to trust, someone who teaches them, guides them and, in many cases, becomes another important adult in their lives. But what happens when that trust is abused? We’re seeing renewed concern in South Africa around allegations of teachers sexually ha…

COURAGE AND CONSEQUENCE: PROFESSIONALS CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE OF CORRUPTION

South Africa’s fight against corruption is increasingly putting professionals in the crossfire, with those who investigate wrongdoing, challenge irregularities or simply refuse to look the other way facing intimidation, career consequences and, in some cases, deadly violence. From Emfuleni’s financ…

HEALTH WEDNESDAY: EMOTIONAL BURNOUT: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU’RE MENTALLY EXHUASTED BUT LIFE WON’T STOP

There’s a kind of exhaustion that sleep can’t fix. You wake up tired, you go through the motions, you show up for work, family and everyone who needs you but inside, you’re running on empty. Emotional burnout is what happens when your mind has been carrying more than it can handle for too long, but…

WHEN FAMILIES FAIL TO PROTECT ABUSED CHILDREN: WHY DO WE STAY SILENT?

Children are being abused, assaulted and violated, yet instead of calling the police, some families call a family meeting choosing silence, shame or protecting the family name over protecting the child. But what happens when the people responsible for keeping children safe become part of the system…

SPIRITUAL ZONE: CONSEQUENCES OF UKUTHWALA

Ukuthwala is often spoken about as though it is a new phenomenon, but the practice and the beliefs surrounding it have existed in our communities for generations. What has changed is how openly these stories are shared, particularly through social media, where claims about wealth, traditional pract…

COURT ORDERS MANAMELA TO REINSTATE NSFAS BOARD, SUSPENDING MATHEBULA

The Gauteng High Court has ordered the reinstatement of the NSFAS Board, but for students, the bigger question is, what does this mean for the funding crisis they continue to face. SASF says students are still battling delayed allowances, unpaid accommodation, unresolved appeals and a lack of meani…