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Faster IDs, Shorter Queues: Home Affairs to Open 20 New Offices by 2026
Shorter lines on the way! Home Affairs to open 20 new offices by 2026 to fast-track IDs and services. Picture Credit: The South African By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africans could soon spend far less time waiting in queues, thanks to a major expansion of Home Affairs services planned for the next two…
Over a Million Signatures Fuel South Africa’s Fight Against Femicide
By Duncan Mnisi South Africa – South Africa is awash with purple. From profile pictures to street lights, the colour has become the rallying cry of a movement that has now gathered more than one million signatures on a petition demanding urgent action against femicide and gender‑based violence (GBVF). The campaign, spearheaded by the digital advocacy…
Flooding and Dangerous Storms Expected: Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga Warned
Residents are urged to stay vigilant as Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga face intense storms and rising floodwaters. Picture Credits: CentralNews By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Communities across three provinces are bracing for dangerous weather conditions as a powerful cut-off low sweeps across South Africa. An Orange Level 6 severe thunderstorm warning has been issued…
“From Gaza to Johannesburg: 12-Hour Airport Delay Ends in Relief for Palestinian Passengers”
After a 12-hour ordeal on the tarmac, 153 Palestinians are finally allowed to disembark in South Africa, with humanitarian aid groups stepping in to provide support and shelter. Picture Credits: News24 By Aisha Zardad JOHANNESBURG — There were tears, relief, and visible exhaustion at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday night as 153 Palestinian passengers…