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The newly operationalised National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide has set out its priorities, including better coordination of the country’s response to GBVF, stronger accountability and identifying the resources needed to tackle the crisis. This comes as government highlights the scale of violence against women, with more than 50,000…

The story of Nokuthula Simelane, who was abducted and disappeared more than 40 years ago, has sparked renewed calls for justice and accountability. Her story was remembered at a gathering at the University of Mpumalanga in Mbombela, where her family reflected on her disappearance and the need to keep her…

The deadline for SASSA beneficiaries to switch from the old gold cards to Postbank’s new black cards has passed. The changeover has raised concerns about whether vulnerable beneficiaries, particularly older people, people with disabilities and those in rural areas, can access replacement cards in time. Phemelo speaks to Postbank Chief…

The IEC has rejected calls to give the ANC more time to capture candidates for the November 4 local government elections, saying the deadline for nominations passed at 5pm on Friday. This follows the ANC’s claim that technical problems with the IEC’s online system affected a small number of its…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is challenging the findings of the Phala Phala panel, arguing it failed to properly consider whether he acted deliberately or in bad faith. The president’s review application is being heard in the Western Cape High Court, with his legal team questioning the panel’s conclusion that he had…