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KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  KicksOff 16 Days of Activism against GBVF Campaign  The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) will on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, launch the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. The campaign will run from Tuesday, 25 November 2025 to Wednesday, 10 December 2025, under the theme “ Letsema : Men, Women, Boys and Girls working together to end GBVF ”.  Members of the media are invited as follows: Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 Time: 13h00 Venue: Orlando Community Hall   The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the widespread issue of Gender-based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) and to inspire collective action across all sectors of society. This year’s campaign emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of GBVF, promoting positive masculinity and gender equality , while emphasising the importance of men, women, boys and girls working together to combat GBVF. MEC for Social Develop...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  COUNCILLOR IN COURT FOR TWO COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER A 34-year-old Ward 29 Councillor from Pienaar,  Dumsane Christopher Gonrover Masilela , appeared in Kanyamazane Periodical Court on two counts of attempted murder following a violent altercation stemming from the death of a minor. According to information received, on 20 November 2025,  a father from Pienaar confronted his 16-year-old daughter after noticing that she appeared distressed and frequently cried. The daughter allegedly informed him that a boy from her school had been abusing her. The father then drove with his daughter to the boy’s residence in their neighbourhood to establish the identity of the alleged perpetrator. Upon arrival, the boy was not at home. The father returned to his residence and later dropped off his daughter. Later that day, the father discovered that his daughter had committed suicide. He cut the rope she had used to hang herself and rushed her ...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Trafficking South Africans    The Democratic Alliance is calling for urgent action from Parliament and law-enforcement after new and very disturbing information came to light about how 17 young South African men were lured into travelling to Russia and then forced into the Ukraine war . These men were promised bodyguard or security training . But when they arrived, they were made to sign documents written in Russian, had their passports, phones and bank cards taken away, and were moved to the Donetsk region , close to active fighting. Some were forced to carry weapons and ammunition, dig trenches and operate equipment under Russian control. They have been asking their families and government for help because they want to come home. This is a chilling case of the powerful preying on the vulnerable. The promise of a job was a death trap, and an MP stands accused of holding the door open. The DA will be filin...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  Putting People at the Centre of DA Policy by John Steenhuisen  On Monday, 24 November, the Democratic Alliance convened its Policy Conference, bringing together DA Members of Parliament , Provincial Legislatures , Members of the Federal Executive , Councillors and branch members to refine and adopt the party’s next phase of policy proposals. This policy conference affirmed four key features of the DA. The DA is the only party that delivers services for all. This is evident where we govern. The passing of the DA’s 2026 manifesto framework affirmed this. We celebrate the passage of new, exciting, modern, implementable policies, highlighting the fact that the DA is a vibrant party leading the charge in South Africa. The party is united in its goal of improving the lives and livelihoods of all South Africans. With the mandate of voters, we are ready to get municipalities where we do not currently govern working again. The people of Sout...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  Responsible Celebrations and Support for Matric Learners The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) calls on parents and guardians to ensure that their children refrain from attending the so-called “ Pens Down ” parties. These privately organised celebrations have become common after examinations, yet they often expose learners to serious risks. We urge learners to celebrate the end of their high-school journey responsibly. Dangerous behaviour — including public drinking and drug use — must be avoided. The tragic loss of 21 young people at the Enyobeni Tavern in June 2022 remains a painful reminder of the consequences of unsafe celebrations. We cannot afford a repeat of such an incident. We have also observed a trend of learners tearing or writing on their school uniforms. While we understand the excitement of completing matric , we encourage learners to do this only with old or unusable uniforms. Usable items should be donated to others who will retu...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  Joburg Inclusive Economic Growth The City of Johannesburg ’s Department of Economic Development has reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive economic recovery and strengthening collaboration across traditional leadership , academia, business and government. Speaking at the Royal Business Breakfast in Soweto over the weekend—an official C20 (civil society wing of the G20 ) side event—the Department’s Head, Mathopane Masha , highlighted Johannesburg’s role as South Africa’s economic anchor and a vital platform for uniting diverse leadership sectors. “Today’s gathering represents a powerful collaboration where traditional leadership, government, business and civil society come together to advance inclusive socio-economic development,” he said. Masha added that Johannesburg’s role in hosting G20 processes presents an opportunity to channel inclusive growth at local and regional levels. “Our metropolitan diversity makes the City an idea...