Most philosophers of education or philosophically inclined scholars of education in the past century and a half would agree with the claim that, ideally, education should be the practice of freedom. That is, it ought to cultivate the ability to intelligently decide how we want to shape our lives. The aim of education should be […]

Khama Billiat’s contract situation at Kaizer Chiefs seems to be taking a new twist every week, with this one no different. READ | ‘ARTHUR ZWANE MIGHT NOT BE AT KAIZER CHIEFS’ LAST GAME’-REPORT Billiat is set to see his contract at Chiefs come to an end in the winter, with many initial reports suggesting that he […]

Lynn Forbes said that she believes that the person who ordered the hit on her son, slain rapper AKA is not likely to be found, even if the person who fired the bullet is, on an episode of The Carol Ofori Podcast on Thursday, 11 May. Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA, was shot dead outside […]

China’s population will no longer be the world’s highest. India’s population will overtake it this year at an estimated population of 1.42 billion. It’s an epochal transition which speaks to other underlying demographic changes across the world, including the fact that China’s population has peaked and is now falling. Meanwhile, the region with the fastest-rising population – from a current base of around 1.4 […]

Even at mid-May, it’s still too early to predict what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in June, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa, BUT … Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness show the following under-recoveries (price increases) or over-recoveries (price decreases) for petrol […]

More than 20 learners allegedly suffered injuries on Monday morning when lightning allegedly struck Akani Junior Primary School in the Greater Tzaneen community of N’wamitwa. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LEARNERS? The lightning struck the school as learners were preparing to begin their regular classes. The sixth-grade class was the most affected. The school requested emergency assistance, and […]

The South African rand firmed in early trade on Monday, recovering from an all-time low hit against the dollar last week as investors were spooked by possible sanctions amid U.S. allegations. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND REGAINS SOME GROUND At 0750 GMT, the rand traded at 19.050 against the dollar, 1.45% stronger than its previous close. The […]

Access to safe green spaces amid increasing development was one of the main talking points at the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) Public Participation meeting on 13 May. Dozens of people who live and work in and around Salt River in Cape Town attended a meeting on Saturday to discuss the City’s plans to develop […]

Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester will make his court appearance virtually on Tuesday morning 16 May. ALSO READ: Thabo Bester and Dr Nandi had SEX in PRISON – report THABO BESTER TO MAKE VIRTUAL COURT APPEARANCE Bester, together with seven other co-accused, will appear together for the first time at the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court. Amongst […]

The Covid pandemic nearly undid years of effort by Philippi entrepreneurs Siphamadla Mavumengwana and Siphumeze Ramncwana. For two years, their fast-food business was closed and their staff laid off. But the pair have bounced back and in spite of daily struggles with crime, Estratweni Mobile Foods is thriving. Entrepreneurs Siphamadla Mavumengwana and Siphumeze Ramncwana started […]

Two Goodwood Correctional Services warders were arrested in Cape Town on Monday for allegedly accepting bribes from inmates. The Hawks arrested two Goodwood Correctional Services warders for allegedly “hooking up” inmates in return for favours and privileges. READ: 19-year-old missing after swimming in Port Shepstone WARDERS ALLEGEDLY TOOK BRIBES FROM INMATES AT GOODWOOD PRISON The Hawks Serious Corruption […]

While South Africa faces a deepening literacy crisis, teachers in Makhanda are battling in overcrowded classrooms. They need more teachers. They need more funds. Learners need one-on-one support. Last week Viewfinder and GroundUp revealed that the Department of Basic Education has failed to implement its National Reading Plan. The country’s literacy crisis is acute: the vast majority […]

A fitting resting place for “The King”: six months after his death, Brazil opened Pele’s gilded football=tirfed tomb to the public. It is a final resting place fit for “The King”: six months after the death of the man widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, Brazil opened Pele’s gilded, football-turfed tomb to the public Monday. […]

Workers in Pieter Swart’s tanning and taxidermy workshop are busy skinning impala heads, bleaching buffalo bones and softening zebra skins. PICTURE | Kruger National Park: Looks like ‘Usain Bolt’ is heading to Skukuza His business in South Africa has thrived for years, but the 58-year-old says it is now threatened by a British law sponsored by animal activists. The […]

It’s time for great news if you love Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane. Here’s a big update from the club’s media spokesperson Vina Maphosa. Gather all Kaizer Chiefs fans in this article! An Amakhosi official has confirmed the club’s stance on Arthur Zwane amid boiling pressure to fire the club legend. READ MORE: Bobby spills […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa, through his weekly newsletter to the nation, has reiterated South Africa’s stance that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine must be resolved through negotiation and peaceful means. This is after the US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, said that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia after a Russian vessel, known as […]

Johannesburg acting Mayor, Kenny Kunene was embroiled in a heated argument with a caretaker of a hijacked building in Hilbrow. There was a heated exchange between acting Joburg Mayor Kenny Kunene and the caretaker of the Park Lane flats in Hillbrow, who refused to disclose the owners of the property. ALSO READ: WATCH: Acting Joburg mayor […]

Over the last couple of years, Rassie Erasmus has used Twitter – in particular – to share many videos and opinions, which most recently included a lengthy voice note hitting out at former Springbok coach Nick Mallett for perceived criticisms that he levelled at the director of rugby. However, Erasmus had not made another post […]

The PSL has declined Maritzburg United’s request to postpone their final DStv Premiership match of the season against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has declined Maritzburg United’s request to postpone their final DStv Premiership match of the season against Mamelodi Sundowns. ALSO READ: THREE REASONS PITSO MOSIMANE COULD TAKE OVER FROM ZWANE AT CHIEFS The decision has disappointed club chairperson Farouk Kadodia. […]

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! These are the 10 richest people in the world today. ALSO READ: Gauteng government aims to hire 6 000 people to fix potholes The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s […]

Imagine the pain and disappointment on Kaizer Chiefs supporters if Khanyisa Mayo ends up at Mamelodi Sundowns or Orlando Pirates? Or has this become a norm by now? ALSO READ: Chiefs assistant confirms Zwane’s eye injury after attack KAIZER CHIEFS TARGET KHANYISA MAYO WINS CAPE TOWN CITY’S PLAYER OF THE SEASON AWARD Following last week’s report […]

Watch the moment a large tiger shark attacked a fisherman’s kayak was caught on camera. WATCH THE MOMENT THE SHARK ATTACKED THE KAYAK Angler Scott Haraguchi posted the video on YouTube. In the video, Scott can be seen quietly pulling in his line on calm waters 3km off Hawaii’s O’ahu island. ALSO READ: Fatal Shark Attack: Young […]

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is set to employ 6 000 people to fix potholes in the province. According to The Citizen, Lesufi made the announcement on Sunday, 14 May in Dobsonville during the provincial government’s initiation of the “green army,” a Cleaning and Greening Expanded Public Works Programme. The green army will conduct clean-ups, collect waste from households, […]

Fifteen men were stripped naked in South Africa and doused with petrol, and then cruelly set alight in a horror attack in which eight victims were burned to death alive on Sunday night. Four survivors are fighting for their lives in hospital while three others were less seriously burned in what is believed to be […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a cheetah standing atop a distance marker inside the park. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “It looks like Usain Bolt is heading to Skukuza….” SEE | Kruger Park: […]