The shutdown of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has escalated to direct government intervention, with the Department of Higher Education and Training stepping in. The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, requested that a team from the university education branch work with CPUT to facilitate discussions between the university and student…
Pedri Reyneke We no longer live in a ‘man’s world’. Women are social and economic forces in our society, building successful careers, leading businesses, serving as breadwinners, and guiding household financial decisions. Why, then, are South African women underrepresented as investors? Notably, women head as many as 42.6% of South African households, according to Statistics SA’s General Household Survey. Research…
Women’s rights are constitutionally protected – but is there equality in practice Seventy years ago, some 20,000 women marched to the Union Buildings to take a stand against a proposed law that would strip them of their freedom of movement and ownership of self, forcing them to carry passes that dictated where they could live,…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) is mourning the passing of former Bafana Bafana team manager Sipho Nkumane. Fistoz Nkumane said his 56-year old brother passed away on Sunday, 16 August 2026. “He passed away in hospital in Sebokeng a few days ago. The family is devastated,” his brother said. “He leaves behind three children….
The cheers, embraces and South African flags said it allas historic world champion Bernice “The Badger” Ferreira arrived home at OR TamboInternational Airport on the 17 August 2026 to a warm and emotional welcome fromher family, loved ones, members of Boxing South Africa (BSA), the BSA Women inBoxing Committee and supporters of the sport.Ferreira’s homecoming…
For children undergoing long-term medical treatment, life can change overnight. Days once spent in classrooms and playgrounds are replaced by hospital wards, while lessons give way to appointments, treatments and recovery. Yet despite these challenges, every child still has the right to learn. Recognising that illness should never become a barrier to education, the iSchoolAfrica…
The PEP mascots were also there to add to the excitement, interacting with the young players as they took part in interactive activities and friendly matches. The festival provided an opportunity for the players to develop their skills, build confidence and enjoy the game alongside their peers. As Women’s Month continues, the festival highlighted the…
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) handed over two hundred and eleven (211) valid operating licences to compliant operators as part of its Special Operating Licence Handover ceremonies that took place between Wednesday, 12 and the deadline date of Friday, 14 August 2026. The handover ceremonies, covering Cities of Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane and…
Nhlanhla Sechele Audi South Africa has strengthened its compact SUV offering with the introduction of a new Audi Q2 S line derivative, priced from R679,000. Positioned below the Urban Edition and Black Edition, the new derivative gives customers a more accessible entry into the Q2 range while retaining the confident character and premium qualities expected…
Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns settled for a share of the spoils in their heavyweight Betway Premiership bout, drawing 1-1 at a sold-out FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. A cagey and uninspiring first-half was followed by a much more entertaining second stanza, in which the Amakhosi claimed the lead via Langelihle Phili’s first goal for…
