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Community leaders raise alarm over rising immigrant numbers in Shallcross and Bayview
14+ hour, 8+ min ago (1101+ words) Brandon Pillay (Bayview CPF chairperson) addressed residents during the March and March protest in Bayview. COMMUNITY leaders in Shallcross and Bayview have voiced concern over the large number of immigrants who "surfaced out of nowhere" in recent days, as they…...
Hindasa Foundation chair defends Sooklal amid Zuma visit criticisms
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (433+ words) PRADEEP Ramlall, chairperson of the Hindasa Foundation, defends High Commissioner of South Africa to India, Professor Anil Sooklal's adherence to diplomatic protocols during Jacob Zuma's visit to India, amidst criticism regarding his associations. "Ambassador Sooklal did not act unilaterally or…...
Why are locals protesting against migrants instead of the government?
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (356+ words) Thousands of March and March supporters took to the streets in Durban on June 30, demanding that illegal immigrants leave the country. The writer says the root of the problem is not migrant labour but government officials who live in palatial…...
Why Jacob Zuma's meeting with Ajay Gupta raises serious concerns
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (554+ words) OUR Our latest political furore over the visit of former president Jacob Zuma to India to meet his long-time "friend and enabler", Ajay Gupta, deserves absolute censure and rebuke. Further, the allegation that the current High Commissioner to India, Professor…...
Addressing public concerns: Immigration and community stability in Chatsworth
1+ day, 55+ min ago (433+ words) Residents from Chatsworth joined March and March protests, expressing concern over illegal immigration in the area. HUMAN rights activist Previn Vedan addresses the recent protests in Shallcross, urging for balanced leadership and effective immigration policies to address community concerns over…...
Madiba Archives: Algeria, a true friend of South African liberation
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (584+ words) A popular refrain among African immigrants seeking a free pass into South Africa, with or without travel documents, is that "we helped you achieve your freedom. One country that stands apart from this claim but has contributed immensely to the…...
Top awards for Independent journalists Mervyn Naidoo and Ayanda Ndamane
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (655+ words) Mervyn Naidoo and Ayanda Ndamane were among the winners at the 2026 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards. The awards, hosted by the South African National Editors" Forum (SANEF) and Standard Bank, were held in Johannesburg on Friday, celebrating what judges described…...
Beard, faith and bigotry: Yusuf Cassim deserves support, not slander
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (939+ words) Yusuf Cassim taking his oath of office before President Cyril Ramaphosa. SPAZA shop owner. Beard. Muslim. Isis. Hamas. When it came to name-calling, every racist and their mother crawled out from under their rocks to spew their hateful rhetoric on…...
Millions gather as Khamenei funeral procession begins in Tehran
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (786+ words) Mourners attend the funeral procession of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family in Tehran on Monday. Image: ATTA KENARE / AFP Vast crowds gathered for the funeral procession of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei in…...
Who is raising Generation Alpha parents, schools or algorithms?
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (916+ words) Today, many children are growing up in the glow of a screen, says the writer. Image: Meta AI d A FEW'days ago, a Florida teenager reached a settlement with You Tube after claiming that the platform had harmed his mental…...