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COMMUNITY POLICING: Buffalo City socialite and tycoon hosts security cluster Imbizo to discuss community policing

28Mar

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COMMUNITY POLICING: Buffalo City socialite and tycoon hosts security cluster Imbizo to discuss community policing

Sitha Maliwa A recent security cluster Imbizo at the Cambridge Town Hall has sparked important conversations about the future of community policing forums in the Buffalo City Municipality Metro (BCMM). The forum was addressed by Thembinkosi Ndude, the regional commander for law enforcement, who emphasised the need for government regulation and support to ensure that these community patrol groups are compliant with the law. The Imbizo, organised by security tycoon and socialite Mlindelwa "ManB" Tyekana, aimed to educate community patrollers about the legal boundaries of crime fighting. The event, held in partnership with BCMM’s law enforcement wing, the Department of Social Development, and the Community Policing Forum of the Eastern Cape, drew attention to the c...

FIRST BLACK CA: UJ recognises Wiseman Nkuhlu’s contribution with an honorary doctorate

24Mar

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FIRST BLACK CA: UJ recognises Wiseman Nkuhlu’s contribution with an honorary doctorate

By Thobile Jiwulane Professor Nkuhlu having his honorary doctorate conferred on him. IMAGE: University of Johannesburg Today, 24 March 2025, Professor Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu, a visionary leader whose life and work have shaped South Africa’s accounting profession, education system, and broader society, was recognized with an honorary doctorate by the University of Johannesburg (UJ).In his acceptance speech at the graduation ceremony, Professor Nkuhlu said, “It is an incredibly special day for me and my family. We are exceedingly humbled and delighted by the recognition by this esteemed institution." The event brought together academics, business leaders, and public figures, all united in celebrating Prof Nkuhlu’s remarkable contributions. UJ Vice-Chancellor, Professor Letlhokwa Mpe...

REMEMBRANCE: South Africans reflect on human rights by remembering those who sacrificed lives

21Mar

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REMEMBRANCE: South Africans reflect on human rights by remembering those who sacrificed lives

By Mpumzi Mshweshwe Image: Thamsanqa Mrwebi South Africa today honoured the memories of those who were killed and injured by the apartheid police 65 years ago by promoting and cherishing their own rights. The peaceful protests against the apartheid government and its pass laws were met with violence that resulted in the deaths of 69 people at Sharpeville in 1960. It was only after South Africa’s first democratic elections that this historic date was recognized and marked as Human Rights Day. Speaking at the Derick Ferreira Stadium in Kariega in the Eastern Cape, Deputy President, Paul Mashatile outlined and reminded South Africans about the significance of this day. He said that Human Rights Day is a day when the Sharpeville Massacre is remembered, and it is also a day when ou...

PROTESTS: Varsity closes campuses and student residences with immediate effect due to protests

20Mar

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PROTESTS: Varsity closes campuses and student residences with immediate effect due to protests

By Mpumzi Mshweshwe There have been ongoing protests by students from the various Walter Sisulu University campuses, the university has been affected by a series of student protests in the past week with their main campus the Mthatha campus and the Komani campus being deemed the most disruptive. WSU was forced to close the doors for students to all its campuses and residences due to aggressive student protests. According to the registrar Dr Lulamile Ntonzima, the closures are because of “significant disruptions to university operations due to student protests” .Institutional Student Representative Council president Bangile Madikizela said one of the core issues that the students protested for was the poor living conditions they lived in at their residences. “We have newly open...

GENEROUS DONATION: Korean Embassy donates Coding and Robotics kits to Limpopo schools

19Mar

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GENEROUS DONATION: Korean Embassy donates Coding and Robotics kits to Limpopo schools

By Sitha Maliwa Korean Embassy donating to Limpopo schools In a remarkable gesture of support for education, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, in partnership with the Adopt-a-School Foundation, has donated coding and robotics kits worth R1 million to three schools in Limpopo province. This generous donation, aimed at addressing the digital divide, was made to Laerskool Bergvlam, Makwarela Primary School, and Mbilwi Secondary School. The handover ceremony, which took place at Laerskool Bergvlam recently, marked a pivotal moment for the students and teachers of these schools. The event was attended by key figures, including Jeanhyuk Yim, Deputy Head of Mission at the Korean Embassy, and Narae Yoo, a researcher at the embassy. Rendani Munzhelele, District Direct...

NEWS: Ban on cannabis foodstuff not well received by SA public

16Mar

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NEWS: Ban on cannabis foodstuff not well received by SA public

Mpumzi Mshweshwe Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has signed and approved the ban on foodstuff containing cannabis but the public is not approving the ban. The ban was signed on March 7 and has gone under the radar, but has had many people confused by the on-and-off approval of cannabis/hemp by the government. The Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act no 54 of 1972 was amended as follows - Regulations relating to the prohibition of the sale, importation and manufacture of foodstuffs containing any part of the plant or component derived from the genus Cannabis Sativa L, hemp, hemp seed oil or hemp seed flour. The ban comes on the heels of the cannabis industry being one of the many industries that the President Cyril Ramaphosa is targeting to grow and strengthen. I...

VIRAL: Nobuntu Mkhize addresses FlySafair incident that went viral

15Mar

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VIRAL: Nobuntu Mkhize addresses FlySafair incident that went viral

By Sitha Maliwa Nobuntu Mkhize-Former SABC Brand Manager (Image from Facebook) In a revealing exclusive interview with Newsroom Afrika, Nobuntu Mkhize, the embarrassed former SABC brand manager, broke her silence about the December FlySafair incident that gained significant attention on social media. The discussion shed light on the events that transpired, detailing Mkhize’s perspective amidst the uproar. Mkhize voluntarily approached the media outlet to clarify her side of the story, emphasising that there was more to the situation than what was initially reported. She firmly denied accusations of being intoxicated during the flight incident, stating, “I do not think having a drink or two is considered to be drunk.” She acknowledged having consumed alcohol prior to boarding but a...

Minister increases old-age grant by R130 to R2 315 and VAT rate goes up by 0.5% to R16

13Mar

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Minister increases old-age grant by R130 to R2 315 and VAT rate goes up by 0.5% to R16

By Thobile Jiwulane Presenting his 2025 Budget Speech in Parliament today, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced that the social grants are allocated R284.7 billion in 2025/26. He said this would allow for increases to the old age and disability grants by R130 to R2 315 in April. The Child Support Grant by R30 to R560 per month and the foster care grant by R70.The COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD), in its current form, will be extended by a year to end March 2026. R35.2 billion is allocated for this purpose. As announced by the President in the State of the Nation Address, the SRD will be used as a basis for the introduction of a sustainable form of income support for unemployed people. The future form and nature of the SRD will be inf...