Police in the Frances Baard district launched the 16 Days of Activism campaign with Operation Shanela II, a major multi-disciplinary crackdown along the N12 that targeted GBV, trafficking, and crime, resulting in over 1,200 searches, 554 vehicle checks, fines, and the closure of illicit shebeens. Read more: Major crime sweep marks start of 16 Days […]
A pivotal moment came when the Maize Trust Bursary Scheme enabled him to complete his PhD at the University of the Free State, despite the financial … Read more: Growing a generation of agricultural changemakers – Farmer’s Weekly
A University of the Free State (UFS) student who brandished a poster saying “All men should die” during a gender-based violence (GBVF) protest has … Read more: ‘All men should die’ poster sparks backlash at University of Free State – Inside Politic
As I watched the news about Australia’s devastating bushfires in 2020 I felt compelled to help. It was the start of a new relationship with nature … Read more: A moment that changed me: I adopted a koala, he bit me – The Guardian
Thomas King, whose works centered around indigenous stories, said he feels as though he’s “been ripped in half” after learning he is not part … Read more: Author of Inconvenient Indian discovers he has no indigenous roots – BBC
The Gauteng Provincial Government owes Microsoft R344 million in unpaid licence fees, placing core services, from healthcare to education, … Read more: Gauteng under fire for failing to pay R344m Microsoft licence fees – ITWeb
Join Hull Street Theatre for ‘And the Lady and the Woman’, a powerful two-hander that delves into the complexities of sisterhood amidst poverty and political disenfranchisement. Directed by Evelyn Maruping, this poignant production features standout performances by Poppi Thebe and Retlametse Moses, leaving audiences reflecting on resilience and connection. Read more: Theatre review: A powerful […]
A 58-year-old Modderrivier man received a wholly suspended three-year sentence for assaulting a nine-year-old boy, raising renewed concerns about justice for child victims during 16 Days of Activism. Read more: Boy, 9, struck with beer bottle, offender handed suspended sentence
The Presidency is considering integrating NATJOINTS in the fight against gang violence in the Western Cape. Read more: Presidency mulls using NATJOINTS to tackle Western Cape gang crisis – Smile 90.4FM