"Several traffic lights around the Johannesburg CBD have been lying dysfunctional for a while. This is partly due to poor maintenance service by the City of Johannesburg. The continued mowing down of traffic lights raises a lot of concerns for..."

"Schools are the backbone of any community and play a vital role in shaping the minds of future generations. They provide a foundation for academic excellence and personal growth. In academic schools, learners have the opportunity to receive detailed education..."

"A gang member who is a drug addict was beaten to a pulp by Extension 2n3 community members, in Kagiso, Swaneville. The man who had stolen from a Somali-owned shop was left brutally injured after the assault. The community became..."

"Cape Town-based consultancy firm, Eighty20 found that South Africa ranked fifth globally for alcohol consumption in a 2023 study. Beer, an alcoholic beverage, today stands as the most consumed form of alcohol in South Africa. Just last December, it was..."

"Recently, the Health Department warned South Africans about the wave of fake condoms in circulation, especially in Gauteng. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority regularly warns about counterfeit health products when they have been exposed, recently sending out a..."

"Taking Sides by Brian Gallagher is a thought-provoking novel exploring a nation being torn apart. The story, set in Dublin, is captured around Annie Reilly, a passionate young lady who has working-class origins. Reilly appears in the top performers’ list..."

"Bud, Not Buddy is a children's book written by Christopher Paul Curtis. It is a heartwarming story of a 10-year-old boy looking for his father. Bud Caldwell is the main character of the book, staying with his mother up until..."

"Since 07 October 2023 Gaza has been at war and experiencing endless attacks leading to yet another genocide committed by Israel. Countless lives and homes have since been lost, countless Palestinian rights are being violations and the whole Gaza strip..."

"Johannesburg residents have been battling a severe fly infestation in recent weeks, with many people reporting swarms of flies in their homes, gardens, and public spaces. Karibu went around the Joburg CBD and spoke to people in the street and..."

"Mark Weinberg: 5 January 1974 to 28 January 2025. There is no single person who could be described as the founder of the Right2Know Campaign, but Mark Weinberg, who died of a heart attack on 28 January, came the closest..."

"As the school year for 2025 begins, following concerns surrounding infrastructure, the availability of teaching resources, and teachers’ preparedness, there are questions about the readiness of public schools to provide quality education. With a poor public education system, we looked..."

"The Democratic Republic of the Congo is under attack by the M23 and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). The M23 is a proxy force for Rwanda. Rwanda is backed to the hilt by the United States, the United Kingdom, France..."

"Following United States President Donald Trump's recent move to freeze foreign aid, Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi spoke about the magnitude of South Africa’s fight against HIV and the United States’s contribution to it. We are running the world's biggest..."

"As the 2025 academic year has begun, concerns surrounding infrastructure, availability of teaching resources, and teachers’ preparedness have raised questions about the readiness of public schools to provide quality education. With the poor public education system, we looked at the..."

"Community gardens play an important role in building strong, healthy communities. They provide fresh, nutritious food and bring people together. By growing their own food, community members can connect, creating a more connected and sustainable community. Igalelo labafazi is women..."

"South Africa is a country with a population mostly consisting of working communities. These communities are mainly Black (referring to African, so-called Coloured, and Indian) people who live below the breadline. Many are dependent on the social welfare system in..."

"On 19 January 2025 the school received a letter from the Department of Education, the letter warned parents and learners about the dangers of buying food from spaza shops and from street vendors. In the Ndlambe Municipality area, there were..."

"The issues surrounding the placement of children in public Schools has cause a lot of frustration and anger on parents. On 15 January 2025, the school academic year commenced. The first week of school was a nightmare for many parents..."