We need better answers on air quality issue
People reacted differently to the stench of rotten eggs in parts of Gauteng and North West, but some people got sick from it. But not everyone who was sick would... Read more.
Education draft bill causes a stir
With just a few days left for the public to comment on the contentious Basic Education Law Amendment (Bela) Bill, civil society organisations have slated the portfolio... Read more.
Drive to end child labour
There will be no child labour when laws that govern access to basic education are strengthened. This is the view of the Department of Basic Education as South Africa... Read more.
DNA helped Rapakgadi bust rape syndicate
The DNA of a suspect arrested during a housebreaking seven years ago helped Sergeant Molwantoa Rapakgadi uncover and bring down a syndicate of serial rapists and... Read more.
When a gentle squeeze doesn’t go a long way
Many know this, but few will admit it, but there is a brand of dishwashing liquid that doubles as an all-purpose solution of sorts. As a dishwashing liquid, it is... Read more.
Uphill struggle but Pato has found peace
Her life is the epitome of the glossy women’s magazines for which she once worked. Her new job at a luxury car maker takes her to exotic locations around the world.... Read more.
Parents of abducted initiates slam ‘lax’ police
Four parents and a guardian who had to club together to raise R1 500 to hire a minibus taxi so that the police could escort them to an illegal initiation school... Read more.
Serial rapist faces 203 counts
He evaded the police for nine years, and this week alleged serial rapist Nkosinathi Phakathi is apparently trying to avoid a lengthy trial. Phakathi, who is facing... Read more.
Ye! Not nearly enough boots on the ground
Ye! We found out ourselves exclaiming this week. Not only from a comment by Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, but also after he was spotted wearing a... Read more.
Massive improvement still needed for the ECD sector
As the the function of the early childhood and development (ECD) sector was officially handed over to the Department of Basic Education on Thursday, it has been... Read more.
