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Why children still get homework and why some parents say it’s too much
4+ hour, 39+ min ago (603+ words) 16 March 2026 13:30 NPA seeks to reinstate fraud charges against Zizi Kodwa 16 March 2026 13:20 Slain witness's family alleges hit was linked to evidence at Madlanga Commission 16 March 2026 13:10 Eskom electricity tariffs to rise by nearly 9% in April Parents concerned about the amount of homework…...
A legacy of love: Community honours the life of Soli Philander
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (233+ words) 15 March 2026 09:45 ANC Johannesburg moves to recall Mayor Dada Morero amid power struggles Veteran actor Soli Philander's legacy has been described as one of faith, hope, and love. Mourners gathered at the Athlone New Apostolic Church in Cape Town on Saturday…...
How to talk to your kids about tough topics like the Middle East conflict
1+ week, 1+ day ago (659+ words) 8 March 2026 11:51 Iran prepares to name new supreme leader as fuel dumps burn 8 March 2026 11:50 No evidence to pull menstrual products over chemical concerns, says Motsoaledi 8 March 2026 11:38 Western Cape water crisis: Premier Winde urges urgent infrastructure investment as dam levels plunge We…...
Dermatologists warn teens and parents about social media skincare risks
1+ week, 4+ day ago (680+ words) 5 March 2026 08:07 5 March 2026 07:53 South Africa says US-Israeli attacks on Iran "unlawful" 5 March 2026 07:34 Sharp fuel price increases likely in April as global oil uncertainty grows Specialist dermatologists Dr Lauren Knight and Dr Tarryn Jacobs say hormonal changes during puberty often trigger oily…...
Benoni school faces protest over alleged discrimination against queer learners
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (254+ words) 12 February 2026 08:01 Zille attributes Joburg's water woes to organised corruption A school in Benoni is facing criticism following allegations of discrimination against learners based on their sexuality. Earlier on Wednesday, learners staged a protest at Wordsworth High School after queer learners…...
Operation Dudula illegally blocks babies from getting vaccines
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (555+ words) Ray White (in for702s Bongani Bingwa) speaks with Daniel Steyn, a journalist at GroundUp. GroundUp reports that mothers of newborn babies are being turned away at public clinics in Johannesburg by Operation Dudula because they are not South African. They say…...
US cuts food aid to 36,000 children in Lesotho
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (925+ words) Learners at Ha Samuel Primary School queue for their breakfast. Picture: Sechaba Mokhethi/GroundUp It is 8:23am in the highlands of Semonkong. Learners line up at Ha Samuel Primary School for their morning porridge. Many of them would not have had…...