Radio stations silenced by regulator’s inflexibility – R2K
Civil society organisation Right2Know Campaign noted ‘with great sadness’ reports of ‘the switching off of over 29 community radio stations’. R2K said lack of funding
Against the odds, a good day for DA in by-elections
The party did well in by-elections this week, despite leader Mmusi Maimane’s resignation. No wards changed hands in the six by-elections held this week, with
SA slipping in corruption ratings
The latest figures underline the need for tougher action against corruption in government. South Africa’s score on the Corruption Perception Index has declined dramatically since
Matric artist slams ‘satanic panic’
The unnamed pupil pointed out that his work was intended to explore the commercialisation of organised religion and the monetary exploitation of the faithful by
School art project raises religious hackles
A Richards Bay pastor has caused a stir on social media by posting a video online drawing attention to a ‘demonic’ art display. In the
Step aside or be removed, Ramaphosa warns public service laggards
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the warning at the launch of a new government model which aims to ‘accelerate, align and integrate’ service delivery under a
Trudeau likely to continue as Canadian prime minister
Justin Trudeau, the embattled Canadian prime minister, looks likely to head a minority government, following elections on Monday. Trudeau’s party, the Liberals, won 157 seats
Mmusi Maimane resigns
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane announced his resignation as party leader today. Maimane said he would remain parliamentary leader of the party until the
Expropriation without Compensation remains a ‘priority’
Deputy president David Mabuza confirmed to Parliament that introducing Expropriation without Compensation (EWC) remains a priority for government. He was responding to a question from
Case against Kohler-Barnard dismissed
Charges of unfair discrimination levelled against Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Diane Kohler-Barnard were dismissed by the Equality Court on Monday. Kohler-Barnard had faced a complaint