Marubini Uvhusahothe
Marubini Uvhusahothe is a bold and innovative entrepreneur making waves in South Africa’s painting and building renovation industry. As the founder of MCP Construction, he has launched a line of multicolour painting services under his own brand — blending safety, practicality, and strong visual appeal to meet the needs of modern households and businesses. Uvhusahothe’s […]
Say No to Racial Classification in Land Ownership
The Chief Registrar of Deeds has introduced a new requirement—Form LLL—which forces all individuals involved in land transactions to disclose their race, gender, nationality, and citizenship. The justification? Statistical and land audit purposes. But we know better. This echoes South Africa’s painful apartheid history where racial classification was used as a tool for oppression. We […]
Sindisiwe Msimango
Sindisiwe Sandra Msimango is a trailblazing social work professional from Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, whose dedication to serving victims of gender-based violence (GBV) has made her a respected figure in the field of social development. She currently serves as a Social Work Supervisor at the Mpumalanga Shelter Movement, where she oversees the Victim Empowerment Programme across […]
Dikeledi Moabelo
Dikeledi Moabelo is a multi-award-winning young leader whose dynamic energy and unwavering passion for youth empowerment have positioned her as a powerful voice for change. Holding a BA in Community Development from UNISA and numerous other qualifications, she is deeply committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a global speaker, Dikeledi […]
POLL | What do you think of proposed regulations on private security?
Police minister Senzo Mchunu has proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act, which will bar security guards from using “prohibited weapons” such as tasers, teargas, water cannons, sponge grenades, rubber/plastic bullets “and other weapons that may harm civilians”, Business Day reported. The private security industry employs more than 580,000 personnel compared to the 180,000 […]
SAPO Monopoly Must End: Free SA Calls for Urgent Liberalisation of Postal Services
Free SA has submitted a formal appeal to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to end the South African Post Office’s (SAPO) monopoly over reserved postal services, labelling the current model as “outdated, dysfunctional, and economically unjustifiable.” The submission comes amid mounting evidence that SAPO is unable to fulfil its universal service obligations, despite decades of […]
Marcia Monareng
Marcia Monareng is a powerhouse media entrepreneur and Wits University graduate who’s reshaping how stories are told in South Africa. As the founder of Millennial Mindset Media, she leads a youth-driven creative agency that crafts bold, socially conscious content and campaigns that challenge the norm and uplift marginalized voices. Her work extends beyond the screen […]
Herroep konsepregulasies oor private veiligheidsbedryf – Free SA
Die organisasie Free SA het ʼn sterk waarskuwing gerig oor voorgestelde wysigings aan vuurwapenregulasies en het die voorgestelde wysigings as “vaag, onwerkbaar en ʼn ernstige bedreiging vir openbare veiligheid” bestempel. Lees meer op Maroela Media
Free SA Raises Alarm Over Dangerous Draft Regulations Threatening Private Security Sector
The civil rights organisation and public participation platform Free SA has issued a strong warning against proposed amendments to the Firearms Regulations under the Private Security Industry Regulation Act, calling the draft regulations “vague, unworkable, and a serious threat to public safety.” The organisation, which facilitates public participation in policymaking, reported that over 12 000 public […]
Voting Opens for Free SA Young Leaders Awards: Empowering South Africa’s Changemakers of Tomorrow
Free SA is proud to announce that public voting has officially opened for the inaugural Young Leaders Awards, a landmark initiative aimed at recognising and uplifting South Africa’s most inspiring young trailblazers. These awards honour exceptional young South Africans under the age of 35 who are making transformative contributions across five key areas: business, civil […]