# Cosatu has noted with bewilderment, what it calls, the klein trek by 49 compatriots to the United States. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks says this is their inherent right under South Africa’s internationally respected Constitution. He says the 49 South Africans follow other South Africans who over generations left in search of greener pastures from […]
# The Africa Rail conference has opened in Sandton, Johannesburg, bringing together over five-thousand delegates from across the globe. The two-day event is Africa’s largest rail conference, uniting industry leaders, investors, and government to drive innovation and transformation. With 150 expert speakers and 120 exhibitors, the event highlights economic growth in the sector, sustainability, and […]
# Die Zimbabwiese regering het erken hy kan nie cholera uitwis nie. Dit volg nadat 11 mense dood is sedert die begin van die jongste uitbreking in November. Gesondheidskenners voer intussen aan die siekte is voorkombaar en kan uitgewis word, maar sê politieke wil ontbreek. Die minister van Gesondheid, Douglas Mombeshora, sê daar is planne […]
# World Salt Awareness Week 2025 is putting a spotlight on the dangers of excessive salt intake. The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa has joined the global theme, 5 Ways to 5 Grams, encouraging daily salt reduction. With global intake averaging 10.8 grams, it’s more than double the World Health Organisation’s recommendation, as salt […]
# The Zimbabwean government has admitted that it cannot eradicate cholera. This follows 11 confirmed deaths in the latest outbreak since November. Health experts have meanwhile argued that the disease is preventable and can be eliminated, but cite a lack of political will. Health minister Douglas Mombeshora says there are plans to prevent the disease […]
# Die Britse Parlement se Gesamentlike Komitee oor Menseregte sê meer as 400 mense wat vir ISIS in Sirië en Irak geveg het, het na die Verenigde Koninkryk teruggekeer sonder om vervolg te word. ISIS was verantwoordelik vir veldtogte van terreur, moord en verkragting wat teen minderheidsgodsdiensgroepe gemik was. Die komitee sê die howe word […]
# The UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights says over 400 people who fought for ISIS in Syria and Iraq are believed to have returned to the UK, without being prosecuted. ISIS was responsible for widespread campaigns of terror, murder and rape often targeted against minority religious groups. The committee says the courts face […]
# Vandag is Wêreldskemerkelkiedag, ‘n geesdriftige saluut vir die kuns van mengeldrankies en die wêreldskemerkelkie-kultuur. Die eerste bekende definisie van die woord skemerkelkie het in 1806 in die Amerikaanse koerant, The Balance And Columbian Repository, verskyn. Dit het ‘n skemerkelkie gedefinieer as ‘n stimulerende drankie, saamgestel uit spiritualieë van enige aard, suiker, water en bitters. […]
# Byna tweederdes van gebiede in Latyns-Amerika en die Karibiese Eilande waar piesangs verbou word, gaan teen 2080 nie meer vir dié doel geskik wees nie. Dit is volgens Christian Aid se nuwe verslag: Going Bananas: How Climate Change Threatens the World’s Favourite Fruit. Piesangs is die wêreld se gewildste vrug en vierde belangrikste voedselgewas […]
