# Cape Town teacher Suzanne van der Merwe swam eight kilometres from Robben Island to Big Bay in three-hours-and-26-minutes to raise funds for students in need. The Durbanville educator’s solo swim aimed to support learners at Hoërskool Stellenberg, where she teaches. Her effort has inspired the community to contribute towards educational initiatives for disadvantaged students. Van der Merwe […]
# A new United Nations report has warned that Indigenous Peoples who protect at least 80-percent of the world’s biodiversity continue to be sidelined in global climate action. Despite their deep environmental knowledge, they receive less than one-percent of climate funding and are often excluded from decision-making. Data shows that green projects, such as mining […]
# The 22nd edition of the highly popular Cape Town International Jazz Festival gets underway today. The festival kicks off with a free concert at Greenmarket Square before the main event takes centre stage atthe Cape Town International Convention Centre tomorrow and Sunday. The lineup for the festival includes Ari Lennox, Black Coffee, Igor Butman […]
# The University of Pretoria plans to revolutionise wound care in South Africa with 3D-printed skin. Researchers have created special scaffolds that fit each wound, helping burns and ulcers heal faster. These skin substitutes have been found to lower the risk of rejection, reduce infection, and they cost less. Patients have also been found to […]
# Following Pope Francis’s death, African cardinals are emerging as strong contenders for the papacy. Reuters reports that Ghana’s Peter Turkson, known for his advocacy on social justice and climate issues, and Congo’s Fridolin Besungu, recognized for promoting peace in conflict zones, are among the leading candidates. Their prominence reflects Africa’s growing influence in the […]
# The DA in Gauteng has called for the swift and cost-effective rebuilding of fire-damaged sections at Tembisa Hospital. Following a second fire, the party warns that relocating patients will worsen overcrowding. The party’s Jack Bloom advised against any involvement by the Department of Infrastructure Development, citing its poor track record. He urged that a […]
# A collaborative effort between Alexandra activists and artists aims to rehabilitate the polluted Jukskei River in Johannesburg. Led by environmentalist Hannelie Coetzee and the Alexandra Water Warriors, the initiative employs recycled plastic nets to trap waste and features sculptures made from river debris. The plan includes planting over 40-thousand trees along the river. This […]
# The High Court in Pretoria has ordered the City of Tshwane to stop cutting electricity to Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo’s home. The metro undertook this measure amid a disputed 800-thousand-rand bill dating back to 2015. Letsoalo claimed that billing errors and a lack of statements led him to make monthly payments based […]
# The ANC in the Western Cape has temporarily suspended former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa over allegations of misconduct. The suspension follows his resignation as a councillor last month, after being removed as mayor in February. The ANC says Tsengwa’s unilateral decision to resign his ward councillor’s seat in the Knysna Municipality has undermined the […]
