# Learners at Isipingo Hills Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal recently learnt the value of nurturing the earth and the dangers of plastic pollution. This was part of a partnership between the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa, and eThekwini Municipality’s Cleansing and Solid Waste Department. Activities included planting a vegetable garden, waste separation demonstrations, […]
# A new study published in the Communications Earth and Environment has revealed major gaps in global ocean biodiversity data. Analysing 19-million records, researchers found systemic imbalances that risk skewing ecological interpretations and conservation strategies. The geographic distribution of data was heavily skewed towards the Northern Hemisphere, accounting for over 75-percent of the records analysed. Researchers say inaccurate […]
# Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero is concerned over the growing number of councillor killings in the City. This after six ward councillors reportedly received life-threatening messages. Meanwhile, over the weekend, Soweto councillor Thulani Buthelezi was laid to rest, the second ward councillor to be shot in less than two months. Morero confirmed to SABC News […]
The Joint Constitutional Review Committee has rejected a proposal to make Swahili an official language, stating it is a policy matter rather than a constitutional amendment. It also dismissed the suggestion to merge all Chapter 9 institutions into one. These legacy proposals, submitted in 2023, were found to fall outside the committee’s constitutional mandate. Committee […]
# The University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business and the Transport Education and Training Authority have launched a year-long Digital Boot Camp for disadvantaged youth. Fifteen participants will be trained in data analytics, web development, and user experience design. The programme includes international immersions in Mexico City and Shenzhen, blending technical training with […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health is set to host career expos this week across nursing campuses and hospitals in all five districts. The initiative aims to address youth unemployment by showcasing careers in public healthcare, including Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, and Pharmacy. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says the expos are […]
# A new study has found that the effects of climate change on an animal’s traits can begin much earlier in life than scientists previously believed. Focusing on 87 dragonfly species, researchers found that underwater conditions during their juvenile stage influence adult trait diversity more than later terrestrial environments. Lead author, biology researcher at McGill […]
# Members of Parliament have raised concerns over SASSA’s new grant verification process, which requires in-person reviews and biometric checks, leaving many poor and rural beneficiaries struggling to access their grants. The Treasury has warned it may withhold funds if SASSA fails to meet conditions, including income and database checks. With nearly half the population […]
# Cape Town has been ranked 16th among the Most LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the World for 2025 by Big 7 Travel. The ranking, based on traveler surveys, social media data, and editorial reviews, highlights the metro’s inclusive spirit and vibrant queer culture. Celebrated for events like Cape Town Pride and the Mother City Queer […]
