Someone challenged the constitutionality of the LPA’s provision that Attorneys with less than 3 years post admission experience cannot appear in the High Courts, the SCA and the CC. The Pretoria High Court ruled in their favour and has referred it to the Constitutional Court 🙆🏽♂️🙆🏽♂️
In Midrand, Thabo Mokoena had just been paid R7,184,230.55 by Eskom…
48 hours later, he was kidnapped and forced to transfer every cent out of his account. What happened next is not how these stories usually end, thanks to his bank.
A Case Study.
This account @Sunflowerreal has been posting about the people who have been murdered throughout this corruption spree that has plagued South Africa.
Chilling. Behind these stories of people looting and buying mansions & flashy cars, there are bodies. 😭💔
Behind the Baddies Benefits gravy train, is the blood of slain citizens who tried to do the right thing.
If your father or mother is above 67, please pause and read this slowly.
At that age, life begins to feel different for them. The world moves faster, but their bodies move slower. The things they once did effortlessly now require effort. Their strength is not what it used to be, and even if they don’t say it, they feel it.
What they need now is not pressure. Not stress. Not arguments about money or past mistakes. They need stability. They need reassurance. They need to feel safe.
If they have savings, protect it. This is not the stage for risky investments or “let’s try this opportunity.” It is the stage for preservation. Capital safety matters more than high returns. Peace of mind matters more than profit.
If they depend on you financially, don’t see it as a burden. See it as a privilege. The same hands that once carried you are now weaker. The same voices that defended you now speak softer. Support them with dignity, not pity.
And beyond money, give them something deeper.
Call them without being in a hurry.
Sit with them without checking your phone every two minutes.
Let them repeat stories you’ve heard before. One day, you will wish to hear those stories again.
At 67 and above, what they truly fear is not death. It is loneliness. It is feeling forgotten.
Take care of their health. Help them organize their documents. Make sure they are not being financially manipulated. Protect them from stress. But most importantly, protect their heart.
Because one day, the chair they sit on will be empty.
And no amount of money will buy back one more conversation.
I care very little for the resentment and stale warfare that often festers between mothers and fathers after a breakup. The child has always been and must always remain the priority. I will always encourage fathers to do right by the mothers of their children, regardless of how hostile or exhausted the relationship between the adults has become. Hate each other if you must, but the father must still honour, support and show decency towards the woman who carries the full weight of being the primary caregiver.
There is a natural psychological contagion in any household. A mother who is less stressed raises a child who is more emotionally regulated, more confident, and more centred. Children absorb the emotional climate of their primary caregiver. This is not sentimental theory, it is developmental science. When a father neglects his obligations, the mother becomes overwhelmed and depleted, and that depletion directly impacts the child’s emotional, cognitive and social development.
Doing good by her is not about rewarding her or a weakness on your part or you being a poes. It is about protecting your child’s wellbeing. It is about ensuring that the environment around your child has stability, safety and softness. Honour your obligations. Be kind to her. Pretend if you must, but prioritise the mental health, dignity, and overall state of being of your child. Your maturity is the shield they depend on. Grow up damnit.
PS. As seperated parents you can continue hating each other, continue wishing each other the worst, nithakathane if that pleases you. Just prioritise the child!!!!
Check if you qualify: NYDA
You must be 18–35 years old
Business must be youth-owned
Make sure your business idea fits NYDA funding (small biz, spaza shop, online store, hair, fashion, agriculture etc.)
Register on the NYDA Portal
Visit the official NYDA website and create your account
Use the same email & phone for everything
This portal is where you’ll track your grant application
NYDA will ask you a few questions online
Answer honestly this decides if you qualify for a grant or voucher Save a screenshot for your records
Attend NYDA Business Training
You need to complete a short business management course
NYDA provides training sessions at branches or online
Keep your certificate, it’s required to apply
Prepare Your Documents
Make sure you have:
Certified copy of your ID
Proof of residence (utility bill or affidavit)
Business registration (CIPC certificate) or affidavit for informal trading
Bank statement (last 3 months)
One-page business plan & budget
Quotes for stock, equipment, or marketing
Training certificate from NYDA course
Submit & Follow Up
Submit your application online or at your nearest NYDA branch note your application reference number
NYDA may contact you for additional information or schedule your pitch
Assessment & Due Diligence
NYDA will review your documents and pitch
They may verify your business, bank statements, and trading history
Be ready to provide any extra proof quickly
If Approved Sign Agreement and Track Funds
Keep all receipts and records of how the grant money is spent follow reporting requirements strictly
Misuse can result in being blacklisted
If Rejected don’t give up to quickly
Ask NYDA why your application was rejected
Fix issues (documents, plan, evidence of sales)
Reapply persistence pays off
[NEWS]: Rhodes University participates in Women For Change's G20 Women Shutdown
You may have noticed that we've changed our profile pictures to The Clocktower, lit in purple. On Friday, 21 November 2025, Rhodes University will join Women For Change G20 Women’s Shutdown. Because until South Africa stops burying a woman every 2.5 hours, the G20 cannot speak of growth and progress.
On 21 November 2025:
* Don’t work. No paid or unpaid labour
* Don’t spend money and withdraw from the economy for one day.
* Join the 15-Minute Standstill by lying down for 15 minutes at 12 pm to honour the 15 women murdered every day and bring South Africa to a complete standstill. If you do not feel comfortable lying down by yourself, please join us at 11:50 in front of Rhodes University Library, where we will lie down together from 12:00 to 12:15. All are welcome!
* Wear black to stand in mourning and resistance.
* Change your profile picture to purple to make the Shutdown visible online
The purpose of the shutdown is to call on the South African government to immediately declare Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) a National Disaster. This crisis demands the immediate mobilisation of national resources and unwavering political commitment on an unprecedented scale to strengthen and transform the national response to the epidemic of violence against women and children.
According to SAPS Crime Statistics from April 2023 to March 2024:
* 5,578 women and 1,656 children were killed, with femicide rising by a shocking 33.8% compared to the previous year.
* 42,569 rape cases were reported, yet it is estimated that 95% of rape cases go unreported.
This staggering 33.8% increase in femicide within a single year has been met with silence, and there has been no urgent action and no accountability from the government.
It’s time to confront the painful truth: most cases of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) are committed by someone the victim knows - a partner, ex-partner, family member, or close friend. Yet, countless women remain trapped in their own homes, silently enduring unimaginable abuse behind closed doors.
Ending gender-based violence and femicide and ensuring women’s safety must be a priority for the South African government. GBVF is the most extreme expression of unequal gender relations in our society, a human rights violation, and a global health issue that transcends boundaries of economic status, culture, religion, age, and sexual orientation.
This pandemic demands change and accountability at every level of society. Now is the time for all of us to rise and fight for a South Africa where women and children are truly safe, protected, and free.
To sign the petition, please visit:
🔗 https://t.co/95aytQPA0z
The worst part about going through a tough season is how it diminishes your ability to show up for the people you love. The acceptance of the reality of your situation doesn’t do much to remedy the guilt behind your cup being too empty for you to pour into others.
I pray my kids out do me in every way. Be smarter, go further, heal faster… win bigger. I’m not raising mini me’s.. I’m raising upgraded editions… Pros.