ATM’S URGENT CALL TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC NEGLIGENCE FOLLOWING MONTAGUE GARDENS ACID SPILL
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) expresses profound concern regarding the hazardous materials incident that transpired in Montague Gardens on January 12, 2026, involving a nitric acid spill at a local industrial facility. This alarming event underscores the urgent need for comprehensive safety measures and raises critical questions about the ongoing negligence in hazardous materials management […]
BMA INTERCEPTS CIGARETTE SMUGGLING ATTEMPT USING DRONE TECHNOLOGY AT BEITBRIDGE
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has commended the successful interception of a cigarette smuggling operation today at the Beitbridge Port of Entry through the use of advanced drone surveillance technology. As part of the BMA’s intensified law enforcement operations under the 2025/2026 Festive Season Security Plan, the aerial drone […]
SOUTH AFRICA’S STATEMENT AT THE UNITED NATIONS MEETING ON VENEZUELA
“Integral to the maintenance of international peace and security since the establishment of the United Nations is the understanding that no nation can claim to be legally or morally superior to another. We are all nations born out of different histories and contexts ascribing to the common values and principles enshrined in the Charter of […]
ABUSE IN THE AGE OF “AI” IS DIGITAL DANGER OF OUR TIME
As we step into the bustling energy and optimism of a new year, across society people and institutions alike are not only adjusting to change — they’re chasing it. From automation that’s meant to make work easier, to apps that promise access, opportunity and connection, tech has been sold to us as freedom. As progress. […]
PRE AND POST 1994 CAPE TOWN MINSTREL CARNIVAL HAS NEVER FAILED TO COLOUR STREETS IN CELEBRATION
Cape Town Minstrel Carnival or Kaapse Klopse derives from the 19th century when slaves in the Western Cape were given a day off on January 2nd. The tradition started as a form of protest to oppressive Dutch colonisation, allowing slaves to express their joy and culture. There is no present-day clarity on the key message […]
BY BANNING AID AGENCIES FROM GAZA, ISRAEL HAS SEALED THE DEMISE OF PALESTNIANS
Spare a thought for the Palestinian people in 2026. The anti-Palestine dice is so heavily loaded against them that one shudders to think if there can be any worse form of catastrophe the Palestinians have never known. In 2025, we witnessed what appeared like a surge in the countries undertaking to officially recognize Palestinian statehood. […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S 2026 NEW YEAR MESSAGE
“The year behind us was not easy. Many South Africans faced the strain of a myriad of challenges over the past year.It is a matter of concern that many South Africans are unemployed and that poverty and inequality persist. The high cost of living has imposed huge burdens of South African households. Many communities live […]
SA ROSE DESPITE THE ODDS IN 2025
As the year draws to a close, there is a plethora of reflections to draw upon considering the year that has been – 2025. We often dwell on the masses of challenges that plague our society, but what’s most remarkable is our resolve to continuously improve and adapt, despite these. Contextually, South Africa contends with […]
2025 REFLECTIONS: REALITIES OF OUR TIME
2025 was without doubt a profoundly instructive year for both our country and for the trajectory of world history. During this year, we witnessed epoch-shaping global events such as the persistence of old armed conflicts and the emergence of new ones. We have seen how emerging technologies are being increasingly used to bolster imperialism and […]
UNISA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 2025 SECOND SEMESTER EXAM RESULTS
The University of South Africa (Unisa) is pleased to announce that all the final results for the 2025 second semester examinations, except for students with pending disciplinary cases, have been released. The examinations covered 2 506 modules across all colleges. The results are now available on myUnisa. This achievement underscores Unisa’s commitment to operational excellence […]
UNISA RESPONSE TO SABC AND CHANNEL AFRICA REPORTS ABOUT A STRUCTURE CALLED SAVE UNISA FORUM
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has taken note of news reports carried on SABC News and Channel Africa on Sunday, 21 December 2025 pertaining to allegations made by a structure calling itself Save Unisa Forum, making claims of the capture of the university council, maladministration and poor governance. The university reiterates its stance that […]
SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN 2025: SIGNS OF RECOVERY AND GLOBAL RELEVANCE
The year 2025 marked a significant moment for South Africa. There is renewed economic momentum after a prolonged period marked by structural constraints, policy uncertainty, and weakened investor confidence. While challenges remain, recent developments point to a country slowly but decisively stabilising. Improvements in fiscal discipline, growth performance, employment trends, and international standing suggest that […]