# Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu has received the World No-Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award from the World Health Organisation for his leadership in tobacco control. WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus praised Muizzu’s commitment to public health. Under his leadership, the Maldives banned e-cigarettes, raised the tobacco age to 21, and expanded smoke-free zones. Ghebreyesus also welcomed […]
# Eskom has confirmed that the power system remains stable and resilient, with Kusile Unit 1 officially back online after repairs. The unit will add 800-megawatts to the grid once fully ramped up, contributing to a total output of four-thousand-800-megawatts. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokoena says emergency reserves are ready for winter peaks and an additional […]
# Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo says South Africa’s agriculture sector continues to thrive despite global trade challenges. Speaking at a panel discussion on Creamer Media, Sihlobo noted the sector has doubled output since 1994, exporting half its produce annually. Sihlobo warned that potential US tariffs under Donald Trump could hurt exports but praised local […]
# Die ANC in die Wes-Kaap het die provinsiale regering versoek om ‘n amptelike provinsiale begrafnis aan oudpresident Nelson Mandela se gewese lyfwag, André Lincoln, toe te staan. Lincoln, ‘n gewese uMkhonto weSizwe-intelligensiebeampte, is gisteroggend tuis oorlede. Die oorsaak van sy dood is nie bekend nie. Hy was aan die hoof van die teenbende-eenheid in […]
# Die Glasgow Warriors het die Stormers gisteraand met 36-18 in die Scotstoun-stadion afgeransel om hul plek in die halfeindronde van die Verenigde Rugbykampioenskap te verseker. Glasgow het teen rustyd met 19-14 voorgeloop. Die Skotte het vyf drieë gedruk, terwyl die res van die punte van George Horn se skopskoen was. Seabelo Senatla het twee […]
# Former president Thabo Mbeki has paid tribute to the late freedom fighter, trade unionist and former Member of Parliament Gertrude Shope. Mbeki acknowledged her enduring legacy in South Africa’s liberation struggle. Mbeki emphasised the importance of honoring her memory by addressing current challenges and steering the nation toward the path of unity and equality for […]
# Adjunk-president Paul Mashatile sê dringende hervorming is nodig om ‘n bekwame, etiese en professionele staat te skep. Hy het oor die versterking van die politiek-administratiewe raakvlak in Pretoria gesê onstabiliteit tussen politieke en administratiewe leiers belemmer vooruitgang. Mashatile het gevra vir die depolitisering van die staatsdiens, konsekwente leierskap en ondersteuning vir sake-ondernemings. Hy het […]
# The Glasgow Warriors outplayed the Stormers by 36-18 at the Scotstoun stadium last night to book a place in the United Rugby Championships semi-finals. Glasgow led 19-14 at halftime. The Scots scored five tries, while the rest of their points came from George Horn’s boot. Seabelo Senatla crossed Glasgow’s line twice, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu […]
# The ANC in the Western Cape has urged the provincial government to grant former president Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard André Lincoln an official provincial funeral. Lincoln, a former uMkhonto weSizwe intelligence officer, died at home yesterday morning with the cause of death unknown. He headed the Anti-Gang Unit in the Western Cape. Spokesperson Khalid Sayed […]
