Dwindling Voter Numbers a Worry
The legitimacy of election outcomes loses quality when fewer people participate. Department of Political Science at Stellenbosch University, Dr Collette…
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Pensioner Dies In Newlands Flat Fire
A pensioner has died after a fire broke out at Cresswell Flats in Newlands. The 86-year-old man had sustained serious…
Failed Coup in Sudan
There has reportedly been an attempted coup in Sudan. Providing little detail Sudan’s state media called on citizens to counter…
Cape Town Teacher Shot Dead Before Class
A 52-year-old teacher has been killed at Heinz Park Primary School in Philippi. He was shot in the parking area…
Voter Registration Weekend Success
Just over 402 000 youth in the 16-29 age group have registered to vote in the upcoming local government elections.…
Zuma’s Battle with SA’s Legal System
The Constitutional Court’s dismissal of Jacob Zuma’s bid to have his 15-month contempt jail sentence rescinded is part of his…
Home Affairs Open for Voter Registration Weekend
As voter registration weekend draws closer, the Department of Home Affairs says that it will do its part to ensure…
IEC Ready for Voter Registration Weekend
Some 23 000 centres will be activated for this weekend’s voter registration for the upcoming municipal elections. For the first…
Zuma Loses Rescission Case
Former President Jacob Zuma’s rescission application has been dismissed by the Constitutional Court. The majority judgment found that he did…
36-Year-Old Nabbed In Knysna For Dealing In Drugs Valued At R178 000
A 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody for dealing drugs valued at R178 000 in Knysna. Thembinkosi Ndwandwa was…
Attacks on the Vulnerable must End
The police have been urged to play a more active and supportive role in assisting victims of gender-based violence. Women…
UCT Debates Mandatory Vaccinations
Students are weighing in on whether Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory at the University of Cape Town. Professors have proposed…
Army may be Deployed for Elections – Cele
The army may need to be deployed for the upcoming local government elections in some areas. Police Minister Bheki Cele…
SAMNET: Voting is Public Service
Muslims have a duty to be fully active in improving society. The South African Muslim Network says that one way…
Kendal Power Station Units Expected Back Online this Week
Eskom expects the two units at the Kendal Power Station that tripped to return to service this week. On Saturday,…
Biko Legacy Ignored by SA Government
South Africa’s leaders have lost their connection with their people. This is the criticism from anti-Apartheid activist and psychologist, Dr…
Parliament Concerned of Threats to Security Agency Investigators
Parliament has expressed concern over the threats to the State Security Agency (SSA) investigators probing criminal activity within the service.…