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KASIBC_AFRICA©®™ ONLINE_EDITOR©®™ SUICIDE AMONG SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) is deeply concerned about the escalating rates of suicide among young people in South Africa.  South Africa has a significant and growing suicide crisis, with a national rate of around 23.5 per 100,000 people, one of the highest in Africa. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29.   Research indicates that nearly one in five learners has attempted suicide at least once, while many more report persistent sadness, depression, hopelessness, trauma, bullying, and the emotional impact of socio-economic hardship. For young people living with disabilities, the risks can be even higher due to stigma , exclusion, and limited access to support services.  The DWYPD emphasises that suicide is preventable. Protecting the mental well-being of young people requires a society-wide commitment. Families, schools, gov...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  FALSE “NATIONAL FAMILY SUPPORT ALLOWANCE” MESSAGE The Department of Social Development (DSD) cautions members of the public to be extremely vigilant about a fake message circulating on social media claiming that President Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe to open registrations for a so-called “ National Family Support Allowance ” valued at R1,682 for three months. The Department wishes to categorically dismiss this information as fake news.There is no such programme, no new cash allowance, and no registration process linked to any “National Family Support Allowance”. The message is a scam designed to mislead the public and potentially steal personal information through fraudulent links. The Department emphasises that all official announcements on social protection programmes are issued directly by the Department, its entities, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agenc...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  Gauteng records 18 Road Fatalities December 2025  The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is calling for heightened vigilance as the province recorded 18 fatalities between 1 and 5 December 2025 .   Current preliminary information indicates that pedestrian deaths remain the highest, followed by drivers.  A breakdown of the reported fatalities is as follows: • Johannesburg : 3 fatalities - all pedestrians  • Ekurhuleni : 5 fatalities - 3 pedestrians, 1 driver, 1 unknown  • Tshwane : 6 fatalities - 1 pedestrian, 4 drivers, 1 passenger, 1 unknown  • Emfuleni : 2 fatalities - 1 pedestrian, 1 driver  • Merafong : 1 fatality - 1 passenger Gauteng  MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela , says the numbers are deeply concerning. “Eighteen lives lost in just five days is alarming. These are families torn apart,not mere statistics,” said MEC Diale-Tlabela. The MEC urged motorists to e...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™ Youth Employment Service (YES ) 200 000 Jobs Celebration  President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a keynote address at the Youth Employment Service ( YES ) 200 000 Jobs Celebration held at the GIBS Business School in Illovo, Johannesburg . The celebration is held under the theme “Impact Multiplied. Futures Unlocked,” marking a major milestone for South Africa’s largest private-sector-funded youth employment initiative. The event highlights YES’s achievement of placing over 200 000 young South Africans in quality 12-month work opportunities, supported by more than 1 900 corporate partners across the country. The programme showcases the transformative impact of YES through digital skills development , entrepreneurship pathways , and alumni who have gone on to establish small businesses contributing to economic growth.  MAKE_KASI_GREAT©®™

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™ Free State Provincial Men’s Indaba President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers remarks during the Free State Provincial Men’s Indaba held at Lemo Green Park in Bloemfontein . In his address President Ramaphosa said South Africa needs Men’s Indaba’s and organised dialogues with men and boys across the country, with regularity, not just during the 16 Days of Activism campaign .  "South Africa needs men who have respect for women, who are compassionate, accountable, and strong in character, not with their fists. We need men who are protectors of women, not perpetrators". The event  brought together over 4,500 participants from diverse sectors, including government, political parties, faith-based organizations , the sports fraternity , civil society , and young men from across the province. MAKE_KASI_GREAT©®™

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™ LOTTERY LICENCE COURT BATTLE The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has intervened in ongoing litigation concerning the awarding of the fourth National Lottery Licence . This is after every attempt to resolve the matter through Parliament , and the Executive was ignored despite there being clear evidence of several discrepancies in the awarding of the license to the ANC-linked Sizekhaya Holdings .  The intervening challenge comes after months of unexplained delays and cautions around political exposure and capacity with regards to Sizekhaya Holdings , which was announced as the winning bidder. Concerningly, the Minister has provided no clarity on how Sizekhaya met the mandatory requirements, including the requirement that bidders be capable of taking over operations within five months, something Sizekhaya is unable to do, according to evidence filed by the Minister himself.  The EFF is therefore intervening in this existing case precisely ...