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Young people from political parties, youth-led organisations and unemployed graduates have been urged to help communities understand government policies and development plans that directly affect their lives.
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has called for greater protection of children online, saying the state has a constitutional duty to safeguard learners from digital harm.
Social Development Minister Dina Pule told a Children’s Summit in White River that children must be directly involved in shaping policies and recommendations aimed at protecting them from abuse.
Urban Academy from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape have booked their place in the final of the 2026 Kay Motsepe Schools Football Championship U19 Boys category after defeating Gauteng's Clapham High School on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in the semi-final on Monday.
Basic Education Director-General Mathanzima Mweli has dismissed claims of tension between him and Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, insisting that differences over the contested Foundation Phase textbook catalogue have been wrongly portrayed as a personal battle between the department's two most senior officials.
The U20 national team, Amajita, moved closer to securing a place in the COSAFA U20 semi-finals after beating Angola 2-0 in their second Group B match in Mozambique on Monday.
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has reported an increase in rescue activity along parts of South Africa’s coastline as warmer weather and the start of the school holidays draw more people to beaches and other waterways.
