Thousands of residents from Thokoza in Ekurhuleni marched to a nearby industrial area on Thursday, accusing undocumented foreign nationals of taking employment opportunities from local residents. The protesters are demanding that companies prioritise the hiring of South African citizens. Members of the civic organisation, Abahambe Thokoza, gathered in large numbers before marching to factories in the area, where they handed over memorandums outlining their demands to management. The group’s spokesperson, Tebogo Motloung, claimed that many local residents remain unemployed while…
The bail hearing of Fadiel Adams is set to continue this morning at the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court. Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress and a Member of Parliament, faces five charges related to fraud and defeating the ends of justice. The charges are linked to investigations conducted by the Political Killings Task Team, including the murder case of former African National Congress Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa. The court previously heard strong opposition from the state regarding Adams’ bail…
Non-profit organisation Public Interest SA says it is confident that its detailed written comments submitted on the eve of the deadline set by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on the draft Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026 (Whistleblower Bill) will be considered when the final draft of the bill is presented to the National Assembly and the National council of province (NCOP) before it ultimately signed into law by the President. Thursday marked the closing date for public comments on…
The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has launched a year-long national programme commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising under the theme “RESET@50 – The Future Calls.” Speaking in Orlando West in Soweto on Thursday, Chikunga said the commemoration is not only about remembering the events of June 16, but also about confronting current challenges facing young people and shaping the future of the country. She described the launch as…