# Lande berei tans voor om hul nasionale klimaatbeloftes te wysig en kenners vra hulle om wesenlike teikens in te sluit om ontbossing te beëindig en woude te herstel. Volgens die Verenigde Nasies se Omgewingsprogram kap die mensdom elke jaar tien-miljoen hektaar woude af, gelykstaande aan die grootte van Portugal. Tropiese gebiede stel elke jaar […]
# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola has told Parliament that South Africa’s actions follow the Genocide Convention, referring disputes over state responsibility to the International Court of Justice. Lamola highlighted evidence of genocidal statements by Israeli officials and condemned attacks on civilians in Gaza. He emphasized that South Africa will continue pursuing justice […]
# The deputy minister of Police, Cassel Mathale, has handed 78 new vehicles including 14 armoured vehicles to the Hawks. Hawks spokesperson, Katlego Mogale, says this new fleet is aimed at enhancing the unit’s capacity to respond decisively to organised crime and improve operational effectiveness in the fight against serious and priority crimes. She says these […]
# Die Departement van Gesondheid en die Wêreldgesondheidsorganisasie, versoek Suid-Afrikaners om kinders en gesinne wat geraak word deur kinderkanker te ondersteun. September is Internasionale Kinderkanker-maand. Sowat 80-persent van alle kinderkankergevalle wêreldwyd kom in lae- en middelinkomstelande voor, maar minder as ‘n derde van die kinders in hierdie lande word gediagnoseer. Die departement se woordvoerder, Foster […]
# Industry experts say brokers play a vital role in helping South Africans navigate climate-related risks. Speaking at Momentum Insure’s webinar ‘Insuring Tomorrow, A Climate-Ready South Africa’, panelists highlighted the need for practical guidance, risk transfer, and education. They warned climate change is testing traditional insurance models, urging adaptation, innovation, and stronger public-private partnerships. Experts […]
# Krieket: Sophie Devine gaan Nieu-Seeland by die een-dag Wêreldbeker vir vroue in Indië en Sri Lanka lei, wat haar vyfde toernooi sal wees. Die Wit Varings het ses spelers in hul groep ingesluit wat vir die eerste keer in hulle 50-boulbeurt Wêreldbeker-toernooi sal speel en vier wat in hulle eerste senior Internasionale Krieketraad-toernooi speel. […]
# The City of Tshwane says several water systems are declining in some parts of the city as water demand increases during this period. The city’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo says reservoirs and water resources come under significant pressure, making it vital for everyone to play their part in conserving this precious resource. He says to mitigate the […]
# International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa joined The Hague Group to uphold international law and end Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territories. Addressing Parliament’s Justice Portfolio Committee on the International Court of Justice, Lamola said the initiative, alongside the Madrid Group, seeks an immediate ceasefire, negotiations, and a just peace. He emphasised […]
# The National Shelter Movement of South Africa will attend the fifth World Conference of Women’s Shelters in Sydney from 15 to 18 September. NSMSA will showcase South Africa’s shelter experience, including its Action Learning Shelter Model, and lead the Africa Regional Caucus to strengthen partnerships. National Coordinator for the NSMSA Anisa Moosa says the […]
