1. Building Safe Spaces: How Just Grace Supports Child Protection Every DayBy Yanga Swana (Community Development Head of Programmes) As we observe Child Protection Month , we are reminded of the importance of creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can grow, learn, and thrive. Child…00:42
2. Submission to the South African Human Rights Commission : Data Centres and Human Rights in South AfricaPRESS RELEASE Civil society calls on the Human Rights Commission to investigate the human rights impacts of South Africa’s data centre boom CAPE TOWN, 24 August 2026 — Five civil society organisations — the Housing Assembly, Foxglove, Open…00:38
3. MACUA Report: Legislation Against the Constitution: MPRDA Amendments and the Erosion of Rights-Based Mining GovernanceView Report The post MACUA Report: Legislation Against the Constitution: MPRDA Amendments and the Erosion of Rights-Based Mining Governance first appeared on MACUA .13.11
4. Mississippi River cruise ship struck by tanker in New OrleansMore than 129 people were onboard a Mississippi River cruise ship Friday when the Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with it, according to a press release from the Port of New Orleans. The big picture: Search-and-rescue operations were…13.11
5. TYLT: How Time Has Flown…Can you believe we’re almost at the end of this year’s cohort? Our journey with 22 incredible young people is drawing to a close, and we’re looking forward to celebrating this milestone together at our upcoming Youth Conference. Over the…13.11
6. Reaching Young Men Behind BarsOver the past few months, God has continued to open remarkable doors for The Message South Africa to share the hope of the Gospel within local prisons. These opportunities have allowed us to reach young men who are often forgotten by…13.11
7. National Gambling Act & ISPs[15 August 2026] The National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a request for expressions of interest (EOIs) from service providers with the ability to block illegal online gambling websites. Erratum EOI to block illegal online gambling…13.11
8. JMPD and 2025 drug bust under scrutiny at Madlanga CommissionThe Madlanga Commission has heard further evidence about alleged criminal infiltration and interference in operations at the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD). The Commission heard how a former senior JMPD official, retired…13.11
9. SOUTH AFRICAN AUTO WEEK 2026 OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF IN DURBANThe first day of South African Auto Week (SAAW) 2026 is underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC), bringing together government leaders, automotive industry executives, and investors to explore…13.11
10. Your ideas could take you further: Why South African university students should enter the Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech CompetitionFor more than five decades, the Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition has been creating opportunities for South African students to engage with the country’s economic future, and its 55th edition is making an even bigger…13.11
11. NC: CONTACT CENTRE AND BPO SUPPORT NQF 3Education as Mandela’s Legacy: How Learning Shapes South Africa’s Future “ Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ” – Nelson Mandela Every year on July 18th, South Africa and the world pause to honour…13.11
12. Superdiversity, social justice and knowledge production: Creating agency among university studentsSuperdiversity presents a new set of considerations beyond those of diversity for the integration of difference. The proliferation of social, cultural, economic and political factors shaping populations requires a renewed approach to…13.11
13. Watch: N2 Closed Near Knysna as Protestors Burn Objects at LamcoThe N2 outside Knysna in the Western Cape has been closed to traffic following protests near Lamco, where protesters have blocked the roadway by burning objects in the middle of the road. Videos sent to SA Trucker show the road completely…13.11
14. Journeys to Possibility: Seriti Champions Partnerships for Sustainable LivelihoodsAt the Seriti Institute’s fourth annual networking event, leaders and stakeholders united to tackle South Africa’s development challenges. The event highlighted the crucial need to transition from short-term public employment programmes…13.11
15. Diamond Knights Charity Run brings bikes, music and community spirit to KimberleyA huge number of bikers and supporters are expected in Kimberley for the Diamond Knights Charity Run from 13 to 15 November. The three-day programme includes a charity ride, food hamper donations, a school shoe handover, games, awards and…13.11
16. Madlanga Commission | Hawks officer questioned over JMPD misconduct allegationsImage credit: Screenshot From alleged cash heists and disappearing dockets to abandoned police pursuits and drug busts gone sour, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has uncovered a troubling picture of alleged misconduct within the…13.11
17. Orient secures place at Robotics National eventBy Azra Hoosen Orient Islamic School’s (OIS) MegaMindZ Robotics Team has secured a place at the FIRST LEGO League National Championships in Johannesburg, after placing first for Robot Performance and third overall among approximately 40…13.11
18. Five 300-Year-Old Baobabs Begin Abnormal-Load Journey After Durban Export InterceptionFive ancient baobab trees, estimated to be around 300 years old and weighing up to 30 tonnes each, are being moved on abnormal-load trucks after being intercepted in Durban while awaiting export to Georgia. The extraordinary relocation…13.11
19. Volkswagen T-Roc R officially teased as near-production test unitThe upcoming Volkswagen T-Roc R has been teased via the German brand’s official social media channels, highlighting an updated design language with aggressive styling cues. Image: Volkswagen Teaser images of the upcoming Volkswagen T-Roc R…13.11
20. Deed Theft Is Rising, Along With Property ValuesThe victims are often older people or immigrants, with thieves going after vacant land or unoccupied homes. But there are ways to protect yourself.13.11
21. SPU students selected for Presidential AI Learning Visit to the USAs artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming integrated in business operations, teaching and learning, and research, a deeper understanding of this transformative technology and its opportunities and implications for society is…13.11
22. Life behind bars for North West men who tortured 'intruder' to deathTwo men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 25-year-old Orapeleng Sebogodi in North West. Read the full article13.11
23. Intercape Unveils 21 New Megaliner Coaches in R200 Million Fleet InvestmentIntercape has officially unveiled its new fleet of 21 Marcopolo Paradiso G8 1800 double-decker Megaliner coaches following an investment of more than R200 million. The new coaches, developed through collaboration between Brazilian and…13.11
24. observe-record-reportSUMMARY Principles of fairness, equity, transformation, competition and cost-effectiveness governing state procurement have often been violated in South Africa. The State Capture Commission highlighted how opacity across the procurement…13.11
25. Op Ed | Second Shot: Getting public procurement rightImage: ID 176255265 | Constitutional Court © Jacek Sopotnicki | Dreamstime.com By Sarah Meny-Gibert [First published in News24 ] The Public Procurement Act has been set aside by the Constitutional Court on procedural grounds, but its…13.11
26. Report | Basic Services Support Human CapabilitiesHow water and electricity shape women’s livelihoods in South African townships By Nonhlanhla Mathibela This research seeks to highlight the importance of gender- and domestic-conscious service delivery that recognises the dual role of…13.11
27. Fastjet ups Harare-Joburg service for festive seasonZimbabwean airline, fastjet, is increasing flights on its Harare-Johannesburg route during the festive…13.11
28. RSG Interview: DGMT challenges the Northern Cape’s liquor trading hours in the Constitutional CourtShould taverns in the Northern Cape be selling alcohol until 2 a.m. every night of the week? Through its Rethink Your Drink campaign, DGMT is challenging a provincial law that lets taverns sell alcohol until 2 a.m., nightclubs until 6 a.m.…13.11
29. Somerset West winemaker Carmen Stevens wins Hunger Fighter AwardSomerset West winemaker Carmen Stevens has won the Hunger Fighter Award at the 2026 Good Hope FM Warrior Woman Awards for the Carmen Stevens Foundation’s school-feeding work across the Western Cape.13.11
30. Revised consumer code tightens oversight of businessesBy Lebone Rodah Mosima Businesses operating in South Africa’s consumer goods and services sector will face stricter regulatory oversight under a revised industry Code of Conduct that introduces mandatory quarterly reporting of…13.11
31. TCS | Piet le Roux on Sakeliga’s fight with Icasa over BEESakeliga CEO Piet le Roux explains why the business group is taking Icasa to court.13.11
32. Lawyer who backs 30% rule says Sakeliga has Icasa corneredA telecoms lawyer who supports the ownership requirement says Sakeliga's main argument is strong.13.11
33. Lifeline organisation commends court for child abuser’s bail denialNompendulo Ngubane Non-provit organisation Lifeline says it supports the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court’s decision to again deny bail to a Woodlands, eMalahleni woman accused of abusing her nine-year-old daughter. The 34-year-old…13.11
34. IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS TO COIDA: WHAT EMPLOYERS SHOULD KNOWRecent COIDA amendments affect workplace injury reporting, inspections, compensation rights, rehabilitation obligations, and employer compliance requirements. The post IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS TO COIDA: WHAT EMPLOYERS SHOULD KNOW first…13.11
35. WORK VISA EXTENSION FOR FOREIGNERSHome Affairs extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP's), Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP's) & concessions for waiver and appeal applications by foreigners. The post WORK VISA EXTENSION FOR FOREIGNERS first appeared on Labourwise .13.11
36. Nkazimlo Primary School in Makhaza gets new classrooms and facilitiesParents in Makhaza have welcomed new classrooms, an Early Childhood Development building and ablution facilities under construction at Nkazimlo Primary School through a Mellon Educate volunteer project.13.11
37. Water crisis deepens as residents face another dry spellPublic frustration over relentless water interruptions across Newcastle had reached boiling point by the time households and businesses endured another punishing 19-hour dry spell following an emergency shutdown of critical reticulation…13.11
38. Berg River Boulevard extension to link with R45 in PaarlA Berg River Boulevard extension between Optenhorst and Skool streets will link with the R45 and provide an alternative route through Paarl.13.11
39. SENTENCING DAY ARRIVES 6 YEARS AFTER $580,000 WAS STOLEN FROM RAMAPHOSA’S FARMLUNGANI MNGUNI, HEART FM NEWS Image: stock image Six years after $580,000 was stolen from a couch at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm, the criminal case reaches a crucial point today, with sentencing expected for two of the…13.11
40. Mahindra Lifestyler bakkie spotted in South Africa wearing camouflage ahead of 2027 launchWe’ve spotted the South African-bound Mahindra Lifestyler double-cab bakkie, replete with camouflage wrap, in Johannesburg. Image: CAR magazine Scheduled to launch in South Africa in 2027, we had a (very) quick sighting of the Mahindra…13.11
41. 2027 Volkswagen Virtus previews updated Polo SedanSporting new exterior bits, VW India has whipped the wraps off the facelifted Virtus, hinting at what may come to the local Polo Sedan lineup. Here’s what we know… Image: VW India Volkswagen’s Indian arm has unveiled the facelifted Virtus…13.11
42. When promises matter more than fairness: The dominant role of the psychological contract in driving organisational citizenship behaviour in a selected South African higher education institutionOrientation: South African universities increasingly rely on the discretionary efforts of academic staff to maintain high teaching and learning standards, research and innovation and community engagement. Perceived organisational justice…13.11
43. LOCAL HEROES | How rainy day encounter inspired Dianne Lehy to establish GreensleevesA widow and her two young children seeking shelter at her gate on a rainy day led Dianne Lehy to establish Greensleeves, a community initiative that has grown to support vulnerable families and children through feeding programmes and…13.11
44. LOCAL HEROES | 'I always had a heart for the community and wanted to do something'Robyn Brown — Nyara Youth Development Growing up in the Nyara villages, in the Haga Haga area, outside KuGompo City, Robyn Brown remembers a close connection with the community, where her grandparents ran a store. When she returned to the…13.11
45. Accelerating Scalable ECD Solutions: Insights from the ECD Innovation Roundtable ShowcaseSouth Africa’s early childhood development (ECD) sector faces no shortage of challenges. From improving access to quality early learning programmes to strengthening practitioner support and measuring impact, there is a pressing need for…13.11
46. She was walking home with family when a hooded man allegedly attacked her with a panga – Grabouw family demands answers after 19-year-old woman dies in brutal attackA 19-year-old Grabouw woman died in hospital after she was allegedly attacked with a panga while walking home in Snake Park during the early hours of Saturday morning. Fredeline Koen was with her brother, Fredericko Koen, her boyfriend and…13.11
47. Kuzohlomula izikole zendawo ngomklamo wokuthungaIgcagcele esokeni emphakathini waKwaNdengezi eward 12 njengoba kusungulwe umklamo okuzohlomula abantu bendawo ikakhulu intsha.13.11