The South African Depression and Anxiety Group has now said as South Africans approach the festive season, which for many is a time to unwind and celebrate, it is also a period that brings undue financial stress and family issues to the surface, leading to an increase in anxiety, depression, loneliness, and domestic violence fuelled by alcohol. 

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group has now said as South Africans approach the festive season, which for many is a time to unwind and celebrate, it is also a period that brings undue financial stress and family issues to the surface, leading to an increase in anxiety, depression, loneli…

On 23 December 2024, the Information Regulator (Regulator) issued an Infringement Notice to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in which it ordered the DBE to pay an administrative fine of R5 million following its failure to comply with the Enforcement Notice issued by the Regulator on 18 November 2024. 

On 23 December 2024, the Information Regulator (Regulator) issued an Infringement Notice to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in which it ordered the DBE to pay an administrative fine of R5 million following its failure to comply with the Enforcement Notice issued by the Regulator on 18 Novem…

The Bela Act is not a silver bullet for solving South Africa’s education challenges. However, what it will potentially achieve is addressing the sad legacy of apartheid where language was weaponised and used as a tool to separate people, writes Professor Thabo Ditsele 

The Bela Act is not a silver bullet for solving South Africa’s education challenges. However, what it will potentially achieve is addressing the sad legacy of apartheid where language was weaponised and used as a tool to separate people, writes Professor Thabo Ditsele  Guest: Prof Thabo Ditsele is…

MORE than 35% of children are dating someone they met online and have never met in real life. Children as young as 12 were also found to be accessing dating apps, often bypassing age restrictions with ease. This is according to the latest annual statistics report from the National Centre for Child Protection (NCCP) 

MORE than 35% of children are dating someone they met online and have never met in real life. Children as young as 12 were also found to be accessing dating apps, often bypassing age restrictions with ease. This is according to the latest annual statistics report from the National Centre for Child …

At least 28 people, including children, have died in a wave of Israeli military strikes throughout the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. A school sheltering displaced families was among the facilities struck, killing eight people including four children over the weekend, the agency said. 

At least 28 people, including children, have died in a wave of Israeli military strikes throughout the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. A school sheltering displaced families was among the facilities struck, killing eight people including four children over the weekend, the age…

AFRICA UPDATE WITH SIPHO MANTULA  

  The Morning Brief   Afrika Update Report   24 December 2024   1. Mozambique- Maputo  Frelimo’s Chapo declared winner of disputed Mozambique elections  The Mozambican Constitutional Council has declared Daniel Chapo of the Frelimo party as the winner of the disputed October elections. Maputo…

Mozambique’s Constitutional Council today proclaimed Daniel Chapo, the candidate supported by Frelimo, as the winner of the presidential election with 65.17% of the votes, succeeding Filipe Nyusi as President of the Republic. 

Mozambique’s Constitutional Council today proclaimed Daniel Chapo, the candidate supported by Frelimo, as the winner of the presidential election with 65.17% of the votes, succeeding Filipe Nyusi as President of the Republic.    Guest: Estacios Valoi - Journalist In Mozambique 

Farmers have welcomed lifting the South African vegetable export ban to Botswana but say it will take time for the countries to benefit from the deal. 

  Guest: Bennie Van Zyl - Transvaal Agricultural Union of South Africa general manager  

THE ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Gauteng demands transparency in the disbursement of the R500 million to support spaza shops. The party said there had been no clarity on the allocation process and the beneficiaries. 

THE ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Gauteng demands transparency in the disbursement of the R500 million to support spaza shops. The party said there had been no clarity on the allocation process and the beneficiaries.  Guest: Cde Ntsako Mogobe - Gauteng Provincial Chairperson of the ANCYL  

On Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the full implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. 

  Guest: Riaan van der Bergh - Deputy CEO of the Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools.