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A Child’s Plea to the Adults Who Hold Her Future in Their Hands This editorial is written in the imagined voice of My Bundle of Love, X!ko — a voice that may also belong to millions of children who cannot yet fully express their fears about the world we are preparing for them. I do not own a business. I do not own a media platform. I do not control a government, an army, a bank or a machine powerful enough to watch millions of people. I own a backpack with a broken zipper. I

Life Only Lends Us What Time Will Eventually Take Back - Human Beings Live as though Permanence were a Promise... We build walls, register properties, accumulate money, guard relationships, pursue titles and place our names on possessions. We say *my land, my house, my car, my spouse, my children, my money, my body, my position*—and, without noticing it, the language of possession becomes the architecture of our lives. Yet beneath all the documents, ceremonies and declaration

The world did not discover Black inferiority. It manufactured Black dispossession, photographed the wreckage, edited out the architect — and presented the image as proof of who Africans are. There is a question the so-called civilized world has avoided for centuries: How do you create the conditions of a people’s suffering, profit from those conditions, control the story told about them — and then look into the mirror and call yourself good? How do you seize land and then cal

The Maerua Mall Office Towers linked to Maerua Mall are considered a prestigious business address in Windhoek, are high-end corporate offices in a prime location, often used by established businesses and professionals in Namibia. This office towers offers modern facilities, high-speed connectivity, meeting rooms, and 24-hour access, making it ideal for professional operations. ​ The offices at Maerua Mall in Windhoek are where RRA Namibia was based, directly contradicting cla

Dear readers, A recent University of the Free State (UFS) investigation into commonly used personal‑care products has lifted a corner of the curtain on a widespread, under‑recognized public‑health risk: the routine presence of endocrine‑disrupting chemicals (EDCs) — phthalates, bisphenols, parabens and related agents — in items we apply to our bodies every day. The preliminary findings reported by UFS demand rigorous public scrutiny, immediate public education, and urgent reg

Dear women and men in our communities, Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are not distant statistics; they are everyday realities that affect people across ages, backgrounds, and relationships. This expanded open letter is intended to deepen understanding, dispel myths, and offer clear, practical guidance so individuals and communities can act with knowledge, responsibility, and compassion. Why this matters now - Scale and persiste

When South Africa embraced democracy in 1994, the North West Province arrived at the new dispensation with more than hope — it arrived with advantages other provinces coveted. Much of this rested on an unusually solid institutional and socio-economic foundation inherited from the Bophuthatswana homeland administration: functioning local structures, relative social cohesion, an enterprising citizenry, and proximity to Gauteng’s economic engine. Batswana communities across the

For two days now our airwaves have carried two separate, escalating conversations — one led by women, the other by men — each sharpening grievances into accusations and each deepening the distance between households and communities. On one side, women have poured out stories of disappointment, fear and sacrifice: partners who are emotionally absent, physically unsafe, or simply unwilling to shoulder responsibility. On the other side, men have pushed back with feelings of bein

Across South Africa, a hollow echoes through homes, streets and towns: the absence of men where they are most needed, and the violent presence of some where they should offer protection. Yesterday’s round-table with five women on Radio Bop Africa and Radio Mmabatho Africa made a blunt claim: many South African women are pushed into dangerous or degrading relationships because the men they need are not present — emotionally, economically or morally. During the round-table last

Tonight on Authentic Talk (18:00–22:00), simulcast live on Radio Bop Africa and Radio Mmabatho Africa, and published on tuNEWS Publication, we open a conversation that many of us have carried quietly in our bones: why, as African women, do we so often accept less than we desire and deserve? “Settling” wears many faces. It can be the quiet consent to a relationship that erodes our spirit, the career path narrowed by expectation, or the life framed by someone else’s timeline. A

tuNEWS celebrates its one‑year milestone today — a Year Defined by Bold Reporting, Steady Audience Growth and a Distinctive Editorial Signature that has Put South African and African Stories on a Global Stage... From a deliberate beginning At launch the editorial team made a conscious decision: for the inaugural year, a single editorial voice would craft every story. That choice was strategic — not restrictive — intended to establish a consistent tone, rigorous editorial meth

AUTHENTIC QUALITY AND PROPER RADIO… There are radio stations that play songs, and then there are radio stations that teach a people how to love music. Radio Bop and Radio Mmabatho did the latter. In an era when apartheid’s censorship smothered the airwaves, these two radio stations cut through silence and scarcity to bring worlds of sound into the homes, offices, cars, public transport, restaurants, and entertainment places across Southern Africa. For millions, the first time

To: Premier and Executive Council, North West Provincial Government Cc: Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture (North West); Auditor‑General; Mmabana Arts, Culture & Sport Foundation Board; Media; Civil society; Community stakeholders : The President of the Republic of South Africa Honourable Members, Mmabana — the “mother of the arts” — was built to discover, groom and launch youth talent across the former Bophuthatswana homeland. For decades it delivered: producing world‑clas

South Africa once stood as the continent’s agricultural powerhouse — a supplier of grains, fruits, and expertise across Africa and beyond. Today its agricultural sector shows worrying signs of decline: reduced productivity in key crops, rising dependence on imported seeds and inputs, eroded rural skills, and growing vulnerability to climate, power and water shocks. This editorial confronts the uncomfortable truth: failures of policy, politics and private-sector choices combin

In mid‑January 2026 a video involving 20‑year‑old Lerato Molwelang and a man identified online as Ivo “Suzee” surfaced and spread across social platforms in South Africa. Molwelang later posted an appeal warning others about a purported casting operation—reported in media as “African Casting” or “African Audition”—and accused the operator of luring young women with promises of modelling and entertainment opportunities, then recording and circulating intimate videos. Since the

Sunday morning in much of Africa is a complex scene: hymns swelled in cathedrals and broom-swept chapels, televangelists broadcasting prosperity promises, and millions of faithful surrendering an hour, then a life, to a faith that arrived on foreign ships. Christianity is not native to Africa, yet it is woven into the daily rhythms of so many African societies. That fact alone should invite sober reflection — not as an indictment of private belief, but as a call to examine ho

At first glance this statement seems self-evident, looks are temporary while inner qualities persist, but the reality is more layered than that simple contrast. Physical allure arrives fast and loud; it hijacks attention and can drown out quieter signals that actually predict long-term compatibility. People often treat initial chemistry as a verdict instead of viewing it as preliminary information to be tested over time. The problem is that first impressions are crafted momen

In today’s fast-paced world, understanding the traits of secure individuals can provide valuable insights into personal development. These individuals possess qualities that enable them to navigate life’s challenges with grace and assurance. By exploring these attributes, we can learn how to cultivate a more secure and fulfilling life. Self-Awareness: The Foundation of Security Self-awareness acts as the cornerstone of personal security. Secure individuals invest time in unde

Christmas, a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, holds a special place in the hearts of many Africans. Its origins on the continent are deeply intertwined with the history of Christianity, which was introduced through various means, including trade, colonization, and missionary work. Introduction of Christianity in Africa Christianity first entered Africa in the 1st century AD with the early church's presence in Egypt. The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria stands as

The brutal shooting of Witness D outside his home, reportedly in front of his partner and children, is not an isolated horror; it is the latest tragic punctuation in a wider pattern that turns those who dare to expose wrongdoing into targets. Whether labelled whistleblowers, witnesses, investigators or anti‑corruption activists, those who lift the veil on malfeasance in South Africa increasingly face assassination-style killings that do more than silence one voice: they send