By Montsho Matlala Thabazimbi – Authorities have warned the public against consuming medicines from unauthorised outlets, saying such products may pose serious health risks. This comes after Limpopo police foiled an attempt to smuggle a large consignment of medicines and dagga across South Africa’s borders, arresting two foreign nationals on Monday. The suspects, Cuthbert Derera…
By Duncan Mnisi Bushbuckridge— Students at St. George Comprehensive School have raised alarm over what they describe as a climate of fear and corruption under the leadership of headmaster Mr. O. Ngungwini. Allegations circulating on social media accuse him of bribery, abuse of power, and the exploitation of vulnerable learners. According to student accounts, learners…
By Montsho Matlala South Africa: Civil society body, the Men’s Council of South Africa (MENCSA), and a traditional leaders’ organisation have expressed outrage at the recent Constitutional Court (ConCourt) ruling allowing husbands to adopt their wives’ surnames if they wish. Many traditional leaders and community members have described the judgment as an attack on the…
By Duncan Mnisi Parents and teachers at Gen Piet Joubert School of Skills in Polokwane are protesting after being billed nearly R400,000 for water the school never received. The school, which serves more than 600 students, has endured unreliable water supply for over four years. Residents and staff point to persistent shortages in the nearby…