A court has dismissed a claim by Rachel Nkhwatshirema against Transnet Freight Rail, ruling that the company did not unfairly deny her a horticultural assistant position in Vryheid. Nkhwatshirema had resigned from her job and prepared to relocate to KwaZulu-Natal after allegedly being told she would receive “good news” regarding her application. Why did the … Read more
Android 17 will introduce a dedicated gaming mode for foldable smartphones, featuring a system-level virtual gamepad that maps touch inputs to controller commands. According to Google’s Mishaal Rahman, the feature is designed to work with any title supporting physical controllers, allowing users to play complex games on foldables without carrying external hardware. How does the … Read more
Smartphone users can proactively disable biometric authentication—such as Face ID or fingerprint scanning—to force a passcode requirement, a security measure that provides heightened legal and physical protection for encrypted data. According to legal experts, this distinction is critical because courts in various jurisdictions often treat passcodes as testimonial evidence protected by the Fifth Amendment, whereas … Read more
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, currently a fugitive in Malawi, has announced he is funding the transport of Malawian nationals returning home from South Africa. This intervention follows a June 30 deadline imposed by the anti-illegal immigration movement March and March, as thousands of Malawians seek assistance amidst a mounting repatriation crisis. Did You Know? An … Read more
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Thandi Moraka met with Zulu Kingdom Prime Minister Inkosi Thulasizwe Buthelezi on Sunday, June 21, 2026, to secure traditional leadership support against potential violence ahead of the planned June 30 shutdown. The government delegation, including senior police and home … Read more
uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Member of Parliament Visvin Reddy has filed a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) against eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba. The complaint follows a viral video showing the mayor in a confrontation at Durban’s Sherwood Park, where he told human rights activist Yeshelen Govender, “I’m not speaking to … Read more
Google has officially initiated the rollout of Android 17, prioritizing enhanced security features and granular user permissions, while the broader smartphone market faces a 4.4% year-on-year contraction according to CCS Insight. As global hardware trends shift toward premium health tracking and secondary market sales, manufacturers like Honor are pushing battery capacity limits with new silicon-carbon … Read more
The Eastern Cape Education Department is investigating Kabega Park Primary School principal Andrew Jonas following allegations that he assaulted and verbally abused a Grade 7 learner during a rugby match on February 17. The department confirmed that Labour Relations officials are currently conducting a probe into the incident, which reportedly involved the principal swearing at … Read more
The Western Cape High Court has sentenced a Cape Town father to 90 days’ imprisonment, wholly suspended, after finding him in contempt of court for failing to pay monthly maintenance of R42,000. Judge Tandaza Ndita ruled that the man willfully and in bad faith prioritized investments in his business interests over his court-ordered obligations to … Read more
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has stated that the South African government will not act as the primary driver of job creation, shifting the responsibility toward private sector growth and entrepreneurship. Speaking on the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, the Minister argued that sustainable employment relies on small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) … Read more