Talking Legal Matters

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube briefed the media about overall budget shortfalls in education for the first time since controversy erupted over planned teacher cuts a few weeks ago. Gwarube has requested an urgent meeting with the finance minister on a way forward regarding budget cuts in education. She pointed…

Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile has warned if the provincial government is not vigilant with its finances, particularly in relation to its Health Department, it could be bankrupt by 2025. The department was identified as placing the heaviest strain on the province with a whopping R18 billion…

Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal continues with the theme of Heritage Day as he looks at South African musicians who have contributed to the country’s rich heritage including, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, Lucky Dube and Black Coffee to name a few.

Phemelo continues her discussion on the Bela Act with Equal Education Secretary General, Noncedo Madubedube. In part 2 of the conversation Madubedube looks at grade R and disability amongst other amendments.

President Cyril Ramaphosa was the first African leader to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he spoke on several issues, including the country’s ongoing case against Israel’s military operation in Gaza at the International Court of Justice