South Africa’s legal battle over matric results publication highlights the complex balance between data privacy rights and equitable access to public information. Picture Credit: Notory Services By Aisha Zardad South Africa – A simmering legal standoff over the publication of South Africa’s matriculation results has escalated into a full-blown constitutional and public policy battle, now…
Government confirms no changes to public sector retirement age, keeping policy stable for workers. Picture Credit: MyLifeSite By Aisha Zardad South Africa – The South African government has confirmed that there will be no change to the retirement age for public sector employees, providing clarity and reassurance to hundreds of thousands of workers amid ongoing…
President Ramaphosa reflects on 2025, highlighting progress amid ongoing challenges. Picture Credit: Facebook By Aisha Zardad South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa has described 2025 as a year of measured progress mixed with enduring difficulties, saying South Africa has taken important steps forward while continuing to grapple with deep-rooted structural and social challenges. In his…
Festive season data puts adolescent pregnancy back in the national spotlight. Picture Credit: iStock By Aisha Zardad South Africa – The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called for intensified national efforts to prevent adolescent pregnancy following reports that more than 30 teenage mothers gave birth in…