About 268 Inmates Prepare for Matric Exams and Second Chance at Life

For 268 inmates across South Africa, the road to matric represents an opportunity to rewrite their futures, even as they serve their sentences behind bars.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed on Friday that 268 Grade 12 candidates enrolled at 18 correctional services schools across the country are ready to sit for the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which begin oj Tuesday, 13 October and end on 26 November.

The candidates will join thousands ofREAD MORE

Mamelodi Sundowns have ended Orlando Pirates’ four-year dominance of the MTN8 Cup, defeating the defending champions 2-0 in a thrilling final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday night.

The Brazilians brought Pirates’ hopes of winning an unprecedented fifth consecutive MTN8 title to a painful end, with Teboho Mokoena and Iqraam Rayners delivering the decisive blows in a contest that had everything from early goals to penalty drama.

For Sundowns, the victory ended a wait forREAD MORE

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has on Saturday strongly condemned the reported shooting attack on Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) president Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena at his home in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga.

The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, 8 October 2026, when multiple shots were allegedly fired at Mokoena. Police are investigating a case of attempted murder.

Committee chairperson Dr Zweli Mkhize described the incident as a barbaric and unacceptable actREAD MORE

Politicians and scholars from China and South Africa exchange ideas and lessons in governance

People-centred governance is more than an abstract concept; it requires meaningful citizen participation in decision-making, ensuring that public services reach communities and that ordinary people’s voices are reflected in the laws enacted in their name,” said Cedric Frolick, South African National Assembly House Chairperson: Committees, Oversight and Participation, at a “Governance of China” seminar in Pretoria, South Africa, on 9 October.

Under theREAD MORE

How will new technologies reshape the labour market? What will the AI race mean for countries of the Global South? Will developing countries face a “digital raw-material model”, becoming a source of cheap labour, or will they instead use the window of opportunity to create their own technologies and platforms? Read the TV BRICS article

The new digital reality and the labour market

According to the World Economic Forum (WEF) report “Future of Jobs”, by 2030 digitalREAD MORE

From allegations of attempted murder and robbery to firearm offences and a fatal road collision, Lehlogonolo Katlego “Shebe” Chauke’s criminal case has expanded into a 21-count legal battle, with the Lekompo musician now pinning fresh hopes of release on bail on what his defence describes as significant new facts.

Polokwane Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi has on Thursday postponed Chauke’s latest bail application to 26 October 2026, allowing the State and defence more time to study the newly submitted affidavitREAD MORE

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Limpopo regional spokesperson Mashudu Malabi is facing mounting criticism from journalists and community media organisations over allegations of unequal treatment, inconsistent accreditation requirements and restrictions on live coverage of high-profile criminal cases.

The controversy has intensified following complaints by MDNtv and Maxelo Radio, which allege that they have encountered obstacles while covering court proceedings in Limpopo, raising questions about transparency, media access and the treatment of smaller digital and communityREAD MORE

Mogalakwena Local Municipality’s troubles are far from over, with municipal manager Montengo Morris Maluleke appearing in court in connection with an alleged R45 million fleet management tender scandal, weeks after the Hawks arrested another suspect in the same investigation.

Maluleke, 43, and Bon Accord Vulstasie, a company in which he is reportedly the sole director, appeared before the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 9 October 2026, facing allegations linked to fraud, corruption and money laundering, Hawks’ Wendy NkabiREAD MORE

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement later this month as he resumes his official duties following his recovery, nearly two years after his dramatic collapse while addressing a public gathering in Limpopo.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is scheduled to deliver the statement to the National Assembly on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at 14:00 in Parliament’s Good Hope Chamber in Cape Town.

The anticipated engagement comes after Mashatile spent almostREAD MORE

South Africa is celebrating another historic moment on the world stage after veteran human rights lawyer and jurist Justice Navanethem “Navi” Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong contribution to international law, justice and the protection of human rights.

President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated the 85-year-old South African on Friday, describing the prestigious international recognition as a tribute to her courage, integrity and unwavering commitment to justice.

Pillay joins an extraordinary group of SouthREAD MORE