A 22-year-old primary school teacher has received praise for penning a book to help children become proficient readers, especially considering that 81% of Grade 4 students in South Africa struggle with literacy. The author, Vuyisile Mahlobo, participated in a forum of authors at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) in Mbombela during a Literary Renaissance roundtable.… Continue reading Young Teacher’s Drive To Fight Illiteracy Among Minors Commended
Limpopo Education Officials Accused of Rigging Principal Posts
The Limpopo Department of Education has been accused of rigging the selection processes to appoint a school principal and three assistant principals at four schools in Giyani. According to sources who spoke to African Times, the disputes date back to 2021, after the department hired senior educators outside the initial recommendations by the relevant school… Continue reading Limpopo Education Officials Accused of Rigging Principal Posts
SA Unveils Multibillion Rand Plan To Redevelop Six Ports of Entry
The South African government has unveiled ambitious plans to replace outdated border management systems through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) that will ensure the security of the nation’s borders. Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi held a media briefing on September 6 to explain their request for proposals regarding the anticipated ports of entry (POE) projects… Continue reading SA Unveils Multibillion Rand Plan To Redevelop Six Ports of Entry
Massive backlash as Mbalula bungles Tupac Shakur Tribute
In a doomed spell for youth appeal, South African politician Fikile Mbalula’s attempt to pay tribute to the late US rapper Tupac Shakur on X, formerly Twitter, was met with widespread criticism as he attempted to appease the younger voters. On Thursday morning, Mbalula, secretary-general of the ANC, sought to appease the younger generation but… Continue reading Massive backlash as Mbalula bungles Tupac Shakur Tribute
ANC Warned To Tackle Unemployment Time Bomb
The sting of unemployment was the central theme amongst those who attended the ANC’s 2019 Provincial Manifesto Review in Limpopo. Young people and older citizens who flocked to the Giyani Stadium on Saturday decried the dire economic state of many households across the Giyani Local Municipality and the country. African Times spoke to groups of… Continue reading ANC Warned To Tackle Unemployment Time Bomb
Postbank Board Resigns, Accuses Gungubele of Meddling In SASSA Payments
South African Post Bank board members have resigned en masse, citing alleged hostility and political interference in grant payments by Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, board members who threw in the towel said Gungubele’s alleged arrogance and unfounded claims about their performance forced them to… Continue reading Postbank Board Resigns, Accuses Gungubele of Meddling In SASSA Payments
Medical Doctor Involved In Terry Pheto Lotto Saga Loses Bid To Change SIU Probing Team
The Gauteng Division of the High Court sitting in Pretoria has dismissed with costs Pretoria-based businessman Dr John Marite’s request to compel the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to change the team investigating him. Marite, a doctor, is one of the individuals under investigation by the SIU for their alleged involvement in the multimillion-dollar wrongdoing at… Continue reading Medical Doctor Involved In Terry Pheto Lotto Saga Loses Bid To Change SIU Probing Team
Illegal Immigration: Home Affairs To Challenge Bid To Stop Deportations
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the department will oppose the Helen Suzman Foundation’s (HSF) urgent court application to halt the deportation of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders. The foundation’s application comes when the department’s appeal is still pending. In a short statement released on Wednesday, Home Affairs spokesperson Siyabulela Qoza said,“ the… Continue reading Illegal Immigration: Home Affairs To Challenge Bid To Stop Deportations
This Time For Africa and a Multipolar World
NEW DELHI, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) — The African Union (AU) celebrated its founding anniversary Saturday, marking its creation in 1999. This year, the joy was doubled as the AU became a new Group of 20 (G20) member on the same day. “It’s finally Africa’s time,” many Africans said on social media, echoing “Waka Waka (This… Continue reading This Time For Africa and a Multipolar World
Arab League Welcomes African Union’s G20 Membership
CAIRO, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) — The Arab League (AL) on Sunday welcomed the admission of the African Union (AU) as a permanent member to the Group of 20 (G20), expressing hope that the pan-Arab organization would enjoy the same status. In a statement, AL Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit welcomed the G20 leaders’ decision on AU’s entry… Continue reading Arab League Welcomes African Union’s G20 Membership