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Ramaphosa Declares gender-based violence crisis

Ramaphosa Declares gender-based violence crisis

November 21, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a gender-based violence crisis in South Africa, saying the country must take “extraordinary and concerted action” to end gender-based violence and femicide. He was speaking on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at the G20 Social Summit in Boksburg.
Communicare Elderly Evictions Lead to Parliamentary Probe

Communicare Elderly Evictions Lead to Parliamentary Probe

November 20, 2025
Parliament has stepped into the battle over Communicare elderly evictions, calling for a fast tracked forensic investigation and a halt to evictions while it unfolds. MPs say social housing must protect older tenants, not push them out of long term homes in
Family Hits Back Over Jody Windvogel Tragic Death

Family Hits Back Over Jody Windvogel Tragic Death

November 20, 2025
The family of nine-year-old Delft pupil Jody Windvogel has rejected online neglect claims after his tragic death, as police open an inquest and officials roll out counselling and support to the school and community.
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Western Cape School Assaults Spark Outrage

November 20, 2025
Two separate incidents of child assault in Western Cape schools involving seven-year-old girls occurred on 7 November 2025. Investigations are underway in Fisantekraal and Atlantis following reports of assaults in school toilets. Details on child assault in Western Cape schools.
AfriForum G20 Appeal: Stop Farm Murders Now

AfriForum G20 Appeal: Stop Farm Murders Now

November 19, 2025
AfriForum G20 appeal urges G20 leaders ahead of Johannesburg summit to pressure South Africa on rising farm attacks and property rights erosion. Group demands urgent reforms to halt violence and protect landowners.

South Africa Halts Charter Flights Over Gaza Refugee Fears

November 19, 2025
South Africa halts charter flights after a plane carrying 153 Palestinians from Gaza lands at OR Tambo and sparks a criminal probe. Officials now investigate the organisers, amid fears of trafficking and pressure to balance solidarity with tight border controls.
Aphile Dlamini Wakes from Coma After Lift Fall

Aphile Dlamini Wakes from Coma After Lift Fall

November 19, 2025
Eight-year-old Aphile Dlamini wakes from coma weeks after a lift shaft fall at a Durban CBD apartment building that killed her twin brother. As she recovers, her family pursues legal action and demands answers over alleged safety failures and missing CCTV footage.
SA Man's Visa Cancelled After Neo-Nazi Rally

SA Man’s Visa Cancelled After Neo-Nazi Rally

November 19, 2025
South African national Matthew Gruter has had his visa cancelled after a neo-Nazi rally outside the New South Wales parliament. Australia’s home affairs minister says foreign nationals who spread hate can be “told it’s time to go home”.
Youth Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign

Youth Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign

November 18, 2025
A small group of young protesters gathered outside Luthuli House in Johannesburg, calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa and other older politicians to resign. They linked their anger to corruption, high living costs and South Africa’s gender-based violence crisis, and tied the action