Africans celebrate 100 years as official language in complex history
The Africans became South Africa’s second official language on May 8, 1925, and along with English, replaced the Dutch, one of the two official languages of South Africa’s contemporary. 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of Afrikaans’ rise. However, the origins of language go back far back than last 100 years. It is a Creole word that arises from the pain and suffering of slavery, and the movement of indigenous peoples by European seamen and traders who later became colonialists. The first Africans appeared in the early 1800s, written by Islamic scholars in Arabic scripts, especially in Cape Madrasus. Despite the Afrikaans being later misused as a tool of oppression, communities such as Bo-Kaap reclaim and celebrate their important role in their foundations.
The corpse is believed to be missing from the journalist Acery ndlovu found by his partner
The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) has expressed “deep sadness” over the discovery of the body, which is believed to be the discovery of journalist Acely Ndrov and his partner Zodwa Mudruli, who disappeared in February. Police said they found the human remains but said DNA testing would need to be performed to confirm that they are a missing couple. Sanef expresses sadness to his family, “hoping that justice will be provided and closure will be brought to both families.” Ndlovu was a well-known journalist who managed Capital Live FM in Mamelodi, eastern Tshwane and played an important role in community media. He was also an active member of the National Press Club, a stakeholder organization that works closely with Sanef.
Govt provides a R381 million lifeline to the South African sick post office
The South African Post Office (SAPO) will receive a wage subsidy of R381 million from the government to cover the salaries of nearly 6,000 employees over the next six months as part of the ongoing business rescue process, the IOL reports. This support, drawn from the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS), aims to ease the financial burden on SAPO while implementing a turnaround strategy. Portfolio Committee Chairman Xcella Dico described the post office’s six-month revenue support as “a much-needed lifeline where both moral and duties are extended by the state.” In a formal request last year, SAPO’s business rescue team sought an additional R3.8 billion for government assistance to ensure sustainability of state-owned businesses during the ongoing financial overhaul.
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Gauteng Education gently encourages learners at Musi High after death
The Gauteng Education Bureau gently urged at Musi High School in Pimville, Soweto after disrupting the tragic clager after the death of an 18-year-old Grade 11 student. McEbo Biyelawas was fatally stabbed and beaten with a baseball bat on a soccer ground in Cliptown. Two suspects were arrested and appeared temporarily in court. In response, the department deployed a psychosocial support team to advise affected learners, with the will of Pathetic Dol to Viera’s families and school community.
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