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Inter‑Ministerial Committee Approves Emergency Strategy on GBVF: A Call for Cohesion and Accountability

October 7, 2026 admin

When the Inter‑Ministerial Committee sanctioned a comprehensive emergency strategy for GBVF, it signaled a rare moment of political unity, yet the path to real impact demands rigorous implementation and continuous…

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Whole-of-Society Mobilization Needed to End Gender‑Based Violence

October 7, 2026 admin

Deputy Minister Letsike’s call for a collective response underscores that tackling gender‑based violence requires more than laws—it demands community, education, and economic change.

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Is the Springboks’ Gambit with Malcolm Marx on Flank a Calculated Risk or a Strategic Masterstroke?

October 7, 2026 admin

The South African coaching staff’s decision to slot Malcolm Marx into a fresh flank role for the Australia Test has sparked debate. Is this a tactical experiment to bolster the…

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Fuel Price Hikes: A Necessary Shock or a Burden on the Working Class?

October 7, 2026 admin

When fuel prices are set to climb by as much as R3 per litre in October, the debate over whether this is a rational market correction or a punitive blow…

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A Silent Call: What 102,000 Seized Phones Reveal About South Africa’s Prison Crisis

October 7, 2026 admin

Massive seizures of mobile phones in South African prisons expose a crisis of governance, inmate safety and systemic corruption that demands urgent reform.

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Spencer Sonn’s Appointment Signals Pick n Pay’s Shift Toward Digital-First Retailing

October 7, 2026 admin

Pick n Pay’s new CEO, Spencer Sonn, brings a decade of tech‑driven retail experience that could steer the South African grocer into a new era of omnichannel growth.

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ProNutro’s End: A 64‑Year Legacy Cut Short in South Africa

October 7, 2026 admin

After more than six decades of bolstering South Africa’s nutrition, the sudden discontinuation of ProNutro raises questions about corporate priorities, regulatory pressures and the future of affordable health foods.

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When a Phony Director Poses as Authority: The Imposter Behind the Mapisa‑Nqakula Inquiry

October 7, 2026 admin

In a startling breach of trust, a fraudster masquerading as the acting director of the IDAC has exploited political sensitivities to harvest confidential information about the Mapisa‑Nqakula case, exposing systemic…

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Why President Ramaphosa’s Extension of the Madlanga Commission Is a Step Toward Accountability

October 7, 2026 admin

Extending the deadline for the Madlanga Commission’s final report may appear to stall justice, but it reflects the need for thoroughness and political will to confront corruption.

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Why the Moriel Infrastructure Inquiry Is a Crucial Check on Public Spending

October 7, 2026 admin

The Transport and Home Affairs ministers have ordered probes into a series of high‑profile contracts awarded to Moriel Infrastructure, signalling a decisive move to restore confidence in public procurement.

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