INTERVIEW WITH MICHELLE DOBSON

Women for change inspired a strong wave of activism on social media in the past few days, with users across the country and beyond turning their profile pictures purple to stand in solidarity with victims of gender-based violence. That energy spilled onto the streets of Braamfontein on Monday night, as…

The South African youth faces several pressing issues, including high unemployment rates and poor service delivery. Despite these challenges, youth voter turnout in urban wards remains below 40%, reflecting a worrying level of political disengagement. Many young people fail to participate in by-elections, even though these elections play a crucial…

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in a case that could have a lasting impact on how matric results are shared with the public. We know historically that newspapers were the place where matric results were published. The case pits the Information Regulator against the Department…

Today, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria reserved judgment in a matter that has stirred debate over transparency, privacy and education. The case, heard on 27 and 28 October, involves AfriForum, a party backing public publication of matric results and the Information Regulator’s challenge to the Department of Basic…

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has confirmed its involvement in a widespread cyberattack targeting the Oracle E-Business Suite system, a critical tool used by organisations worldwide. In a statement released on Thursday, the university assured the community that operations remain unaffected, but an investigation is underway to determine if…