More than a thousand mourners gathered under one roof in Sebokeng, in the Vaal on Friday, to bid a heartbreaking farewell to the 14 learners who lost their lives when the scholar transport they were travelling in collided with a truck on Monday in Vanderbijlpark. The memorial service brought together grieving families, friends, community members, and political leaders, including Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane and former ANC Gauteng Secretary-General TK Nciza, all united by pain and loss. From the moment…

A private social worker has told the East London Regional Court that Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema is not a suitable candidate for direct imprisonment following his firearm-related conviction. Malema is appearing in court for pre-sentencing proceedings after being found guilty of discharging a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations in Mdantsane in 2018. His conviction includes unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, discharging a firearm in a built-up area, and reckless endangerment. In a pre-sentencing…

The North West Department of Health has appealed to members of the public to comply with hospital debt obligations following reports that residents in Mahikeng have received SMS notifications regarding outstanding balances from Mahikeng Provincial Hospital. Speaking during an exclusive interview on YOU FM Newshour on Thursday, the department’s Director of Communications, Tebogo Lekgethwane, said the requests for payment are based on commitments made by patients when accessing healthcare services and are determined according to affordability criteria. Lekgethwane emphasised that…