Trump found liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll in civil trial
A New York jury found former President Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s but not liable for her alleged rape. The jury awarded her $5 million in damages for her battery and defamation claims. Asked on its verdict sheet whether Carroll, 79, had proven […]
Will the US default on debt on 1 June?
The US government could start to run out of money within weeks unless it allows itself to borrow more. So how did we get to this point? There are dire predictions of global financial chaos if US Congress can’t agree on a deal to raise what is known as the debt ceiling. If the politicians […]
The Call to Ban the Prime Hydration Drink in Schools
In recent news, the National Association of School Governing Bodies has raised concerns about the Prime hydration drink, which has gained significant popularity and has quickly sold out in various Checkers stores across the country. The association claims that students’ behavior undergoes noticeable changes after consuming the drink. As a result, they have called for […]
Boosting Confidence: SARB Unveils New Bank Notes and Coins
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has launched new bank notes and coins with advanced security features. The new currency will feature the big five plus family members on the back of the banknotes, with the honeybee on the ten-cent coin, the aloe on the twenty-cent coin, and whales on the R5 coin. While these […]
Former G4S Employees Face Charges in Connection with Notorious Prison Breaker Thabo Bester
Two former employees of G4S, a private security company, were recently arrested in connection with the escape of convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester. They are facing charges of assisting an inmate to escape from lawful custody and defeating the ends of justice. This incident has brought to light a growing list of accomplices who […]
How Inmate Escapes Highlight the Need for Better Prison Management
The Correctional Services Department has announced that two more officials have been suspended following the escape of two inmates from the Ngqeleni Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape last week. This brings the total number of officials suspended who were on duty on the day of the prison break to 10, after an initial eight […]
The Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial and the Quest for Justice
The trial of five men accused of the murder of South African football star Senzo Meyiwa has resumed in the Pretoria High Court after a six-month hiatus. Meyiwa, a goalkeeper for the South African national team, was shot dead in 2014 during what the state insists was a robbery gone wrong at the Vosloorus home […]
Cosatu Fights for Fair Wages and Workers’ Rights
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has been working tirelessly to advocate for workers’ rights in South Africa. One of their key objectives is to push for a higher minimum wage for workers, as they believe this will help workers keep up with the rising cost of living. Cosatu has also been calling […]
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa Addresses Workers at Cosatu’s Worker’s Day Rally
On the first of May, Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of the African National Congress (ANC), addressed a May Day rally organized by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in Bethlehem, Free State. The aim of the event was to bring together workers across the country to celebrate their contributions to society and to […]
The Legal Battle Between Apple and Epic Games
Recently, a federal appeals court made a decision in the ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over Apple’s App Store practices. While acknowledging the broader debate surrounding online transaction platforms with market power, the court stated that its authority was limited to the facts presented by both parties. The court’s decision has […]
