Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 Brings Devotees Together
On 16 July 2026, thousands of devotees gathered in Puri, Odisha, for the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026, one of the most important Hindu religious festivals in India. Also known as the...
New WhatsApp Scams Target South Africans
South Africans are being urged to remain cautious as WhatsApp scams continue to evolve, with criminals using increasingly convincing tactics to trick users into revealing personal information or handing over access to...
Rising Electricity Costs
Electricity remains one of the biggest expenses for many South African households, with families continuing to look for ways to manage rising costs and reduce their monthly spending.
As...
NICSA Submits International Humanitarian Appeal Urging Fair and Dignified Treatment for 95-Year-Old Peace Leader...
An international humanitarian appeal submitted by the National Interfaith Council of South Africa (NICSA) has been submitted to the Judiciary of the Republic of Korea, calling for careful consideration of the...
Detention of a 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea’s Reputation: European Scholars of Religion Call...
Concerns Raised at European Academy of Religion’s International Conference Held in Rome—Strong Appeals Over Violation of International Law
Chairman Lee was detained on 24 June on charges including violations...
What Motorists Need to Know Before Their Vehicle Licence Disc Expires
Thousands of South African motorists search for vehicle licence renewal information every month, especially when their licence discs are close to expiring or have already expired.
A valid vehicle...
Stigma Across Borders:Concerns Grow Over DiscriminationAgainst Shincheonji Members Abroad
International human rights group CAP LC submits written statement to U.N. Human Rights Council, urging that administrative and judicial decisions be based on verifiable evidence.
Shincheonji Church of Jesus,...
Why Some South Africans Are Still Waiting for SASSA SRD Grant Payments
Thousands of South Africans continue to check their SASSA SRD grant status every month, with many beneficiaries searching for answers about payment delays, pending applications and declined applications.
The...
Detained at 95: South Korea’s Prosecution of a Religious Leader Draws International Alarm
International criticism is mounting over the detention and prosecution of Chairman Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old leader of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, and over recent public remarks by South Korea's Minister of Justice,...
Freedom Day 2026: South Africa Reflects on 32 Years of Democracy
South Africa marked Freedom Day on 27 April 2026, commemorating 32 years since the country’s first democratic elections in 1994. The public holiday remains one of the most significant on the national...

















