23 h. ago Minister says school pit latrines will be mostly eradicated by June

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube stated that all pit latrines will be eliminated by June.

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24 h. ago UK police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape, sexual assaults

Brand is due to appear in court for a first hearing on May 2, police said.

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49 h. ago Government seeks comprehensive probe in Matatiele child rape case

The girl was allegedly raped in October last year.

Politics

51 h. ago Eastern Cape officials probe triple rape cases at private schools

MEC says three children have been allegedly raped in Matatiele's private schools.

Politics

56 h. ago South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks

A senior South African delegation, led by International Relations Director-General Zane Dangor, has returned from Washington, where it met top US officials to discuss bilateral issues and clarify Pretoria’s stance on contentious policies like the Expropriation Act. The US officials, including those from the White House and State Department, were reportedly “cordial and receptive.” The… Read More »South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks The post South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks first appeared on iAfrica.

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58 h. ago Omotoso acquittal a complete humiliation for NPA: Gender activist

Omotoso and his co-accused faced 32 charges including rape, human trafficking and racketeering.

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2 d. ago City Power condemns vandalism after suspected cable thief killed

A suspected cable thief was fatally electrocuted at the Houtkoppen substation last night.

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2 d. ago EC education dept. rescinds decision to deregister ‘Cwecwe’s school’

Last week, Education MEC, Fundile Gade, issued a notice to deregister the school.

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3 d. ago Dirco delegation met with US officials to clear misconceptions

The discussions included the misconceptions about the violations of human rights for minority groups

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3 d. ago Masemola tasks head of family violence to oversee Matatiele rape case

There has been a countrywide outpouring of support for the seven-year-old.

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4 d. ago School principal not involved in Cwecwe’s alleged rape: AfriForum

The school's principal has sparked outrage for allegedly refusing to provide DNA samples for testing

Culture

6 d. ago EC school deregistered over refusal to cooperate in rape probe

The rape of a seven-year-old happened in October last year.

Culture

6 d. ago Not In My Name condemns officials’ inaction in EC school rape case

There's been public outrage at school officials' lack of cooperation after the rape of a 7-year-old.

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7 d. ago KZN Agriculture Dept official among two arrested for tractor theft

KZN MEC commends arrest of two suspects, including a department official.

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8 d. ago Mayor Xhakaza condemns Metro Police protest that clogged city roads

Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has condemned the protest action by the City’s metro police.

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9 d. ago EFF condemns Leo Brent Bozell’s nomination as US ambassador to SA

EFF has condemned the nomination of Leo Brent Bozell the Third as US ambassador to South Africa.

Politics

1 week ago Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations

Angola has officially ended its mediation role in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and the M23 rebels, citing failed talks and external interference. Luanda referenced last week’s fiasco, which saw the M23 pull out of direct negotiations with the DRC, a day before it was scheduled to occur, due to… Read More »Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations The post Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Chad Deems Sudanese General’s Airport Threat a ‘Declaration of War’

Sudan’s civil war threatens to escalate into a regional conflict after a top Sudanese general threatened to target Chad’s airports, claiming the United Arab Emirates uses them to supply weapons to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In response, Chad condemned the remarks as a “declaration of war” and vowed to defend its sovereignty, in… Read More »Chad Deems Sudanese General’s Airport Threat a ‘Declaration of War’ The post Chad Deems Sudanese General’s Airport Threat a ‘Declaration of War’ first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Five life sentences handed down in Bloem court to serial rapist

He was found guilty of five counts of rape dating back to 2019.

Events

1 week ago Cape Town Ramps Up Road Safety Measures Ahead of Easter Holidays

With only three weeks remaining until the Easter weekend, authorities have already intensified efforts to enhance road safety. Cape Town’s traffic department confirmed that preparations are well underway, with all traffic officers fully mobilised for the busy holiday period. Last week, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy officially launched the national Easter road safety campaign, highlighting lessons… Read More »Cape Town Ramps Up Road Safety Measures Ahead of Easter Holidays The post Cape Town Ramps Up Road Safety Measures Ahead of Easter Holidays first appeared on iAfrica.

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