CRISIS ON CAMPUS: FOOD INSECURITY UNDERMINES ACADEMIC SUCCESS AT UWC
Hunger is increasingly becoming a major obstacle to academic achievement at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), with thousands of students struggling to...
“Focus on Growth, Not Debt” – Duma Gqubule’s Plea Ahead of 2026 Budget
Economist Duma Gqubule has urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to prioritise economic growth and job creation over debt stabilization in the upcoming 2026 Budget...
Murder Rate Declines but Communities Still Feel Unsafe, Says Police Ministry
Murder and violent crime continued to decline during the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, with 602 fewer lives lost, representing an 8.7%...
“Chemical-Free” Pads Under Scrutiny as UFS Study Finds Hormone Disruptors in All Tested Brands
A study by the University of the Free State (UFS) has found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every menstrual product it tested — including brands marketed...
Kimberley Community Holds Candlelight Vigil as Families Await News of Trapped Miners
Residents of Kimberley gathered outside the Ekapa Minerals mine on Thursday evening for a candlelight vigil in solidarity with the families of five miners...
