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Triston Fortune, deputy president of the Children’s Parliament, highlights the urgent crisis of bullying, mental health issues, and suicide among students in South African schools, calling for immediate action to protect the future of our children.
CHILDREN ADVOCATING FOR PEACE

The silent struggles of children: A call for action in our schools

Triston Fortune, deputy president of the Children’s Parliament, highlights the urgent crisis of bullying, mental health issues, and suicide among students in South African…

  • Letter to the Editor
2 min read
Hundreds of senior citizens marched to parliament to raise their grievances against SASSA.
SASSA

Seniors rally for respect and improved services from SASSA at Parliament

"More than 200 seniors marched to Parliament, demanding respect and better service from SASSA, as they express their frustrations over pension issues and inadequate service…

  • WESLEY FORD
4 min read
Hundreds of people from organisations like the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation (UMF), UCT and #Langa For Men joined the march.
UYINENE MRWETYANA

March for Uyinene unites communities against gender based violence

Every year, we march until there are zero cases of gender-based violence," declared Professor Elelwani Ramugondo at the commemorative march for Uyinene Mrtwetyana. Hundreds…

  • WESLEY FORD
3 min read
People gather in front of Parliament during the March of Hope to pray for Cape Town in the week leading up to Easter. The march was led with a depiction of Jesus carrying his cross, then a reenactment of the crucifixion.
CAPETOWN

March for hope in Cape Town

Cape Town's streets came alive with hope as hundreds took part in a prayer march, reenacting Jesus' journey to the crucifixion and calling for change in their communities

  • Tamlynne Thompson
1 min read
DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION

Budget cuts hurt education

Sabelo Jikeka, Zwezwe

  • Letter to the Editor
2 min read
Zandile Mafe, who remains in police custody, was accused of starting the fire. Picture: Phando Jikelo/African News Agency(ANA).
LOWER HOUSE PARLIAMENT

Parliament to announce rebuilding plans

Monday January 2 marked a year since fire gutted Parliament and the presiding officers are expected to announce rebuilding plans later this week. This was revealed in a media…

  • Sibulele Kasa
1 min read