# Scientists from the African Union Development Agency say agricultural innovation is key to tackling malnutrition. Speaking at the G20 meeting of chief agricultural scientists in Polokwane, Limpopo, researcher Ildephonse Musafiri stressed the need to transform food systems across Africa. Discussions focused on boosting productivity, financing agriculture, and involving youth and women. Musafiri highlighted that […]
# The DA has called on Parliament’s Social Development Committee to urgently summon SASSA to present a winter readiness plan. The party’s Alexandra Abrahams says thousands of vulnerable South Africans are braving harsh conditions at SASSA offices due to failed e-services, poor queue management, and limited access to support. She demands immediate interventions to ensure […]
# The Water and Sanitation Department has reported significant progress in tackling sewage pollution in Emfuleni. The department says that since invoking Section 63 of the Water Services Act in 2021, Rand Water has led major upgrades, including refurbishing pump stations and replacing sewer lines. The Sebokeng and Rietspruit treatment plants are partially upgraded. With […]
# Surfing: South African surfer Jordy Smith has clinched his second win of the season at the Margaret River Pro in Australia, claiming the top spot on the World Surf League leaderboard. Smith delivered a dominant performance, impressing judges with powerful maneuvers and wave control. Smith outscored US rival Griffin Colapinto. He said he is […]
# OPEC+ is likely to agree to another 411-thousand barrels-per-day oil output hike for July. According to Reuters, the decision is expected on Saturday when eight members meet, following larger-than-expected hikes in May and June. The report indicates that today’s broader 22-member review is not expected to alter current policy. The move comes as OPEC+ […]
# Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed a law requiring all motorists to pay over one-thousand-600-rand for an annual radio licence fee before obtaining vehicle insurance. Mnangagwa says the move aims to boost revenue for the struggling state broadcaster, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation. However, critics, including opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, have slammed the fee as harsh […]
# Reach For A Dream is calling on South Africans to wear slippers and buy a 200rand sticker for Slipper Day on Friday. The campaign supports children battling life-threatening illnesses by turning their dreams into reality. Funds raised help bring joy and hope to young patients. The organisation says each sticker is an investment in […]
# The Kamfers Dam, north of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, once a key breeding site for lesser flamingos, has been abandoned by the birds due to years of raw sewage contamination. Conservationists say the toxic water has driven the flamingos away, with breeding halted since 2020. The dam was one of only four African […]
# Former Stellenbosch University student Theuns du Toit has been acquitted of crimen injuria and malicious damage to property. The 2022 incident saw him filmed urinating on Babalo Ndwayana’s belongings at Huis Marais residence. The magistrate cited inconsistencies in the complainant’s testimony and ruled the State failed to prove intent, noting Du Toit was intoxicated. […]
