# The GOOD Party says South Africa faces a triple threat to its sanitation integrity. These are pollution of rivers and oceans by untreated waste, declining water quality, and biodiversity loss due to the collapse of waste management infrastructure. GOOD’s national youth chairperson, Kaden Arguile, says failure to address sanitation issues results in contamination, disease, […]
# Toymaker Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes in a bid to foster a greater sense of inclusion and empathy among children. The new doll wears a small device that continuously measures her blood sugar. She also has a phone that displays an app to help track her blood sugar […]
# Krieket: Die Nieu-Seelandse kolwer Finn Allen moes weens ‘n voetbesering onttrek aan die komende driehoekige T20-reeks teen Suid-Afrika en die gasheer, Zimbabwe. Hy het die besering opgedoen toe hy vir die San Francisco Unicorns in die Major League gespeel het. Volgens Nieu-Seeland Krieket sal Allen se hersteltydperk bepaal word wanneer hy terugkeer huis toe […]
# As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Month, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group is calling on workplaces to prioritise employee mental well-being. SADAG’s Tracy Feinstein says addressing mental health openly and reducing stigma must be a collective effort. She told the SABC that a work environment that fosters psychological well-being not only […]
# The DA is urging president Cyril Ramaphosa to immediately begin the process of finding National Director of Public Prosecutions advocate Shamila Batohi’s replacement. She is set to retire in January next year. The DA’s Glynnis Breytenbach says part of the solution to fixing the National Prosecuting Authority is a qualified, capable NDPP at the […]
# Drie-en-twintig mense is tussen 30 Junie en ses Julie op Wes-Kaapse paaie dood. Dit sluit 15 voetgangers, vier bestuurders, drie passasiers en ‘n motorfietsryer in. Altesaam 57 mense is ook aangekeer vir vermeende dronkbestuur. Die Wes-Kaapse LUR vir Beweeglikheid, Isaac Sileku, sê die syfers is ‘n nugtere herinnering dat roekelose gedrag op paaie steeds […]
# Cricket: New Zealand batter Finn Allen has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 tri-series with South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe due to a foot injury. He sustained the injury while playing for the San Francisco Unicorns in the Major League Cricket. According to New Zealand Cricket, Allen’s recovery timeline will be determined once […]
# The civic movement Soil of Africa says it remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering the next generation and building pathways to meaningful, long-term employment. The movement says over 200 young people are participating in interview sessions with seven prominent companies, as part of a dynamic business and sales training learnership programme. Chairperson Bongani Ramontja says creating […]
# Die Vereniging van Staatsamptenare is bekommerd oor die agteruitgang by die Meester se kantoor in Kaapstad. Een van die grootste bekommernisse is die ernstige personeeltekort. Die vakbond sê die werksomgewing is ook baie onaangenaam met werknemers wat gedurig dreigemente van dissiplinêre optrede ontvang wat tot die lae moraal en hoë personeelomset bydra. Lede van […]
