Here are some of the top news stories from South Africa today, June 19th, 2024:
- Presidential Inauguration: Cyril Ramaphosa is being sworn in for his second term as president today. There is a lot of focus on who he will appoint to his cabinet, with some calling for a Government of National Unity to address the needs of all South Africans eNCA: Top Stories | Latest News in South Africa.
- T20 Cricket World Cup: South Africa is currently undefeated in the group stage and looking strong! They will need to continue their winning ways to advance to the Super Eights Al Jazeera: South Africa | Today’s latest from Al Jazeera.
- Other News: There are also reports of a boyfriend being arrested after a toddler was found dead, the US Ambassador to South Africa commenting on the recent elections, and ongoing investigations into a police officer’s killing IOL News: Latest South African News.
These are just a few of the top stories. For more information, you can visit the websites of South African news outlets like eNCA, IOL, or The Independent.
- Gratitude in the midst of Grief: Finding Hope in the Lord’s Kindness
ELIZABETH TURNAGE | CONTRIBUTOR Imagine this story: A woman’s husband and her son are killed in a car-jacking. After her husband’s death, the 75-year-old widow discovers that he had mortgaged all of their assets to invest in a real estate deal gone sour. Once the wife of a wealthy lawyer, the older woman now finds - Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: how to do the country look – without being a flat cap cliche
If you’re an urban creature like me, you can go country-coded while staying aware you’re essentially playacting. The trick is not going OTT Once a decade or so, the urban-centric fashion world discovers this delightful concept called The Countryside. With the vanishingly scant levels of self-awareness that are fashion’s default setting, it then proceeds to - Education Committee Concerned That Bullying in Schools Remains Poorly Addressed
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Friday expressed concerns about bullying in schools in the Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.http://dlvr.it/TPL3HBhttp://dlvr.it/TPMl5T - An existential battle of interests: what the Sudanese war is actually about
A bitter race to claim economic and political power has divided the country and the human cost can no longer be ignored • Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Almost everywhere I go, I am asked about Sudan. The questions are partly from concern for family and my birthhttp://dlvr.it/TPMktN - An existential battle of interests: what the Sudanese war is actually about
A bitter race to claim economic and political power has divided the country and the human cost can no longer be ignored • Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Almost everywhere I go, I am asked about Sudan. The questions are partly from concern for family and my birthhttp://dlvr.it/TPMktN - An existential battle of interests: what the Sudanese war is actually about
A bitter race to claim economic and political power has divided the country and the human cost can no longer be ignored • Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Almost everywhere I go, I am asked about Sudan. The questions are partly from concern for family and my birth - Malusi Gigaba Now Accused in R50-Billion Transnet Scandal
ICYMI: [Scrolla] Former minister Malusi Gigaba is accused of taking cash from the Gupta family during his time as head of public enterprises The case involves three Transnet contracts for nearly 1,300 locomotives, allegedly rigged between 2010 and 2014.http://dlvr.it/TPM7Ft - Tinubu Postpones South Africa, Angola Trips Over Insecurity
[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State.http://dlvr.it/TPM70m - Minne Fry obituary
ICYMI: ICYMI: My friend Minne Fry, who has died aged 91, was an abstract artist who emerged in early 1960s London at the New Vision Gallery in Marble Arch, where the director, Denis Bowen, encouraged his exhibitors to be distinct and expressive. He also wanted to counter the then prevalent notion of abstract art as - Education Committee Concerned That Bullying in Schools Remains Poorly Addressed
ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Friday expressed concerns about bullying in schools in the Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.http://dlvr.it/TPL3HBhttp://dlvr.it/TPLgcM - Education Committee Concerned That Bullying in Schools Remains Poorly Addressed
ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Friday expressed concerns about bullying in schools in the Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.http://dlvr.it/TPL3HB - Malusi Gigaba Now Accused in R50-Billion Transnet Scandal
[Scrolla] Former minister Malusi Gigaba is accused of taking cash from the Gupta family during his time as head of public enterprises The case involves three Transnet contracts for nearly 1,300 locomotives, allegedly rigged between 2010 and 2014.http://dlvr.it/TPL349 - Untie me! Why big bows are everywhere – feminine, ironic and strangely subversive
They can be garish and ostentatious, or a sign you are softer than you might first appear. From the catwalk to the high street to the big screen to the rugby pitch, you just can’t miss them right now Wuthering Heights is a story about pain, revenge and the Yorkshire moors as a metaphor for - Minne Fry obituary
ICYMI: My friend Minne Fry, who has died aged 91, was an abstract artist who emerged in early 1960s London at the New Vision Gallery in Marble Arch, where the director, Denis Bowen, encouraged his exhibitors to be distinct and expressive. He also wanted to counter the then prevalent notion of abstract art as “throwing - Minne Fry obituary
ICYMI: My friend Minne Fry, who has died aged 91, was an abstract artist who emerged in early 1960s London at the New Vision Gallery in Marble Arch, where the director, Denis Bowen, encouraged his exhibitors to be distinct and expressive. He also wanted to counter the then prevalent notion of abstract art as “throwinghttp://dlvr.it/TPKcgb - Minne Fry obituary
ICYMI: My friend Minne Fry, who has died aged 91, was an abstract artist who emerged in early 1960s London at the New Vision Gallery in Marble Arch, where the director, Denis Bowen, encouraged his exhibitors to be distinct and expressive. He also wanted to counter the then prevalent notion of abstract art as “throwing - The G20 2025 in Johannesburg – A Defining Moment for the Global South
ICYMI: [allAfrica] The 2025 G20 Summit, scheduled for 22-23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, marks the first time the gathering is held on African soil.http://dlvr.it/TPK2TS - Education Committee Concerned That Bullying in Schools Remains Poorly Addressed
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Friday expressed concerns about bullying in schools in the Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.http://dlvr.it/TPK2GG - It’s the Little Things
SHARON ROCKWELL | CONTRIBUTOR When I had emergency shoulder surgery from an accident while in Yellowstone, I was transported in a two-hour ambulance ride to a small hospital in Jackson. I was blessed with a fine orthopedic team there, very experienced from treating broken bones from all sorts of extreme sports accidents. When it came - It’s the Little Things
SHARON ROCKWELL | CONTRIBUTOR When I had emergency shoulder surgery from an accident while in Yellowstone, I was transported in a two-hour ambulance ride to a small hospital in Jackson. I was blessed with a fine orthopedic team there, very experienced from treating broken bones from all sorts of extreme sports accidents. When it came - South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane
ICYMI: ICYMI: Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documents South Africa will investigate the “mysterious” arrival of scores of Palestinians who were kept on a charter plane at Johannesburg for 12 hours by border police because they did not have travel papers, the president has said. A group - Minne Fry obituary
My friend Minne Fry, who has died aged 91, was an abstract artist who emerged in early 1960s London at the New Vision Gallery in Marble Arch, where the director, Denis Bowen, encouraged his exhibitors to be distinct and expressive. He also wanted to counter the then prevalent notion of abstract art as “throwing ahttp://dlvr.it/TPJZfs - Minne Fry obituary
My friend Minne Fry, who has died aged 91, was an abstract artist who emerged in early 1960s London at the New Vision Gallery in Marble Arch, where the director, Denis Bowen, encouraged his exhibitors to be distinct and expressive. He also wanted to counter the then prevalent notion of abstract art as “throwing a - The G20 2025 in Johannesburg – A Defining Moment for the Global South
[allAfrica] The 2025 G20 Summit, scheduled for 22-23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, marks the first time the gathering is held on African soil.http://dlvr.it/TPJ5fp - Everything I wish I’d known before I decided to freeze my eggs at 36
More and more people are turning to egg freezing to increase their chances of becoming a parent. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering it – from the hidden costs to the chances of success When I first told my mother I was freezing my eggs, she asked: “So my grandchildren are going - South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane
ICYMI: Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documents South Africa will investigate the “mysterious” arrival of scores of Palestinians who were kept on a charter plane at Johannesburg for 12 hours by border police because they did not have travel papers, the president has said. A group of - South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane
ICYMI: Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documents South Africa will investigate the “mysterious” arrival of scores of Palestinians who were kept on a charter plane at Johannesburg for 12 hours by border police because they did not have travel papers, the president has said. A group ofhttp://dlvr.it/TPHqtT - South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane
ICYMI: Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documents South Africa will investigate the “mysterious” arrival of scores of Palestinians who were kept on a charter plane at Johannesburg for 12 hours by border police because they did not have travel papers, the president has said. A group of - South Africa Announces Plan to Bid for Olympic Games
ICYMI: [Vanguard] South Africa plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government said Thursday, aiming to bring one of the world’s biggest sporting events to Africa for the first time.http://dlvr.it/TPHRB6 - ’Tis the season for dubious TV adverts | Letters
Readers aren’t convinced by the wholesome family message peddled by John Lewis in its latest Christmas ad The issues you highlighted in your editorial are real, but please don’t think that advertisers care about them (The Guardian view on the John Lewis Christmas ad: a modern story of fathers and sons, 7 November). This ad - Why South Africa Still Needs Economic Redress, Not the DA’s BEE Alternative, Which Will Erase It
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] True reform means doing the hard work of broadening empowerment, not scrapping the principle.http://dlvr.it/TPFcFhhttp://dlvr.it/TPH8ng - South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane
Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documents South Africa will investigate the “mysterious” arrival of scores of Palestinians who were kept on a charter plane at Johannesburg for 12 hours by border police because they did not have travel papers, the president has said. A group of 153http://dlvr.it/TPH8fM - South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane
Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documents South Africa will investigate the “mysterious” arrival of scores of Palestinians who were kept on a charter plane at Johannesburg for 12 hours by border police because they did not have travel papers, the president has said. A group of 153http://dlvr.it/TPH8fM - South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane
Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documents South Africa will investigate the “mysterious” arrival of scores of Palestinians who were kept on a charter plane at Johannesburg for 12 hours by border police because they did not have travel papers, the president has said. A group of 153 - South Africa Needs to Rethink Its Community Media Policy – 4 Ways to Close the Gaps
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] Community media have received support for around three decades, and yet South Africa’s information landscape remains deeply unequal.http://dlvr.it/TPGdxw - South Africa Announces Plan to Bid for Olympic Games
[Vanguard] South Africa plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government said Thursday, aiming to bring one of the world’s biggest sporting events to Africa for the first time.http://dlvr.it/TPGdm0 - Born in the forest: the women giving birth alone in the Kashmiri mountains
Far from hospitals, nomadic Gujjar women routinely go into labour – and die – on their herder communities’ long seasonal treks Dawn had just broken across the trail through the Pir Panjal mountains when Fatima Deader felt the first labour pains. She and her family had almost reached the midway point of their 134 mile - Pension Funds Adjudicator Awards R4.5 Million to Girlfriend, Wife Gets Nothing
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Namibian] The customary wife of a deceased failed in her attempt to claim a death benefit as she had not proved dependency on the deceased and was an estranged spouse.http://dlvr.it/TPDXCmhttp://dlvr.it/TPGCVR - Why South Africa Still Needs Economic Redress, Not the DA’s BEE Alternative, Which Will Erase It
ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] True reform means doing the hard work of broadening empowerment, not scrapping the principle.http://dlvr.it/TPFcFhhttp://dlvr.it/TPGCKh - Why South Africa Still Needs Economic Redress, Not the DA’s BEE Alternative, Which Will Erase It
ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] True reform means doing the hard work of broadening empowerment, not scrapping the principle.http://dlvr.it/TPFcFh - South Africa Needs to Rethink Its Community Media Policy – 4 Ways to Close the Gaps
[The Conversation Africa] Community media have received support for around three decades, and yet South Africa’s information landscape remains deeply unequal.http://dlvr.it/TPFc2X - The Art of Thankfulness
REBEKAH COCHELL | GUEST Henry Ossawa Tanner, The Thankful Poor,1894, Art Bridges Foundation currently exhibited at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your - Jacob Zuma’s daughter goes on trial over deadly South African riots
ICYMI: ICYMI: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting terrorism and public violence after her father was jailed in 2021 Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a politician and daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to incitement to commit terrorism and public violence over deadly riots in 2021. The trial, which began on - Pension Funds Adjudicator Awards R4.5 Million to Girlfriend, Wife Gets Nothing
ICYMI: [Namibian] The customary wife of a deceased failed in her attempt to claim a death benefit as she had not proved dependency on the deceased and was an estranged spouse.http://dlvr.it/TPDXCmhttp://dlvr.it/TPF7qD - Pension Funds Adjudicator Awards R4.5 Million to Girlfriend, Wife Gets Nothing
ICYMI: [Namibian] The customary wife of a deceased failed in her attempt to claim a death benefit as she had not proved dependency on the deceased and was an estranged spouse.http://dlvr.it/TPDXCm - Why South Africa Still Needs Economic Redress, Not the DA’s BEE Alternative, Which Will Erase It
[Daily Maverick] True reform means doing the hard work of broadening empowerment, not scrapping the principle.http://dlvr.it/TPDX1q - Jacob Zuma’s daughter goes on trial over deadly South African riots
ICYMI: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting terrorism and public violence after her father was jailed in 2021 Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a politician and daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to incitement to commit terrorism and public violence over deadly riots in 2021. The trial, which began on Monday - Jacob Zuma’s daughter goes on trial over deadly South African riots
ICYMI: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting terrorism and public violence after her father was jailed in 2021 Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a politician and daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to incitement to commit terrorism and public violence over deadly riots in 2021. The trial, which began on Mondayhttp://dlvr.it/TPD30m - Jacob Zuma’s daughter goes on trial over deadly South African riots
ICYMI: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting terrorism and public violence after her father was jailed in 2021 Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a politician and daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to incitement to commit terrorism and public violence over deadly riots in 2021. The trial, which began on Monday - Spotlight On Public Employment Programmes
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government’s commitment to scaling up training, accountability and pathways into real economic opportunities for participants in public employment programmes.http://dlvr.it/TPCRX0 - Pension Funds Adjudicator Awards R4.5 Million to Girlfriend, Wife Gets Nothing
[Namibian] The customary wife of a deceased failed in her attempt to claim a death benefit as she had not proved dependency on the deceased and was an estranged spouse.http://dlvr.it/TPCRPK - Trump says US will boycott G20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers
ICYMI: ICYMI: Administration has long accused South Africa of allowing white Afrikaner farmers to be persecuted and attacked Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers. The US president had already announced he would - Jacob Zuma’s daughter goes on trial over deadly South African riots
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting terrorism and public violence after her father was jailed in 2021 Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a politician and daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to incitement to commit terrorism and public violence over deadly riots in 2021. The trial, which began on Monday inhttp://dlvr.it/TPBzZH - Jacob Zuma’s daughter goes on trial over deadly South African riots
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting terrorism and public violence after her father was jailed in 2021 Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a politician and daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to incitement to commit terrorism and public violence over deadly riots in 2021. The trial, which began on Monday in - Ramaphosa Assumes SADC Chairmanship As Bloc Congratulates Tanzania’s Samia Hassan
ICYMI: [Namibian] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has assumed the interim chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) after Madagascar stepped down from the position amid political turmoil.http://dlvr.it/TPBNNz - Spotlight On Public Employment Programmes
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government’s commitment to scaling up training, accountability and pathways into real economic opportunities for participants in public employment programmes.http://dlvr.it/TPBNDj - Making Space for Others in Our Conversations
AMY SANTARELLI |GUEST I walk into church and spot a new person. I know I should go over and engage her, but such actions often end in stilted exchanges or awkward pauses. Making conversational space for people I don’t know well takes much more effort than the comfort of finding my seat or chatting easily - Trump says US will boycott G20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers
ICYMI: Administration has long accused South Africa of allowing white Afrikaner farmers to be persecuted and attacked Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers. The US president had already announced he would not - Trump says US will boycott G20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers
ICYMI: Administration has long accused South Africa of allowing white Afrikaner farmers to be persecuted and attacked Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers. The US president had already announced he would nothttp://dlvr.it/TP9vqT - Trump says US will boycott G20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers
ICYMI: Administration has long accused South Africa of allowing white Afrikaner farmers to be persecuted and attacked Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers. The US president had already announced he would not - Fire At Wingfield Refugee Camp
ICYMI: [GroundUp] Hundreds of refugees, who were already facing eviction, have lost their shelterhttp://dlvr.it/TP9PT5 - Ramaphosa Assumes SADC Chairmanship As Bloc Congratulates Tanzania’s Samia Hassan
[Namibian] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has assumed the interim chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) after Madagascar stepped down from the position amid political turmoil.http://dlvr.it/TP9PKc - Trump says US will boycott G20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers
Administration has long accused South Africa of allowing white Afrikaner farmers to be persecuted and attacked Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers. The US president had already announced he would not attendhttp://dlvr.it/TP967z - Trump says US will boycott G20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers
Administration has long accused South Africa of allowing white Afrikaner farmers to be persecuted and attacked Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers. The US president had already announced he would not attend - SA Faces a Cervical Cancer Crisis As a Woman Dies Very 67 Minutes
ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] In May 2025, South Africa and Nigeria successfully sponsored a World Health Assembly resolution declaring 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. A proud achievement, but if we are serious about elimination, we must take stock of our own progress.http://dlvr.it/TP8ghp - Fire At Wingfield Refugee Camp
[GroundUp] Hundreds of refugees, who were already facing eviction, have lost their shelterhttp://dlvr.it/TP8gWM - Party dressing’s most unexpected upgrade: the cocktail T-shirt
Cashmere and wool tees will keep you warm, cool and stylish during the festive season When it comes to dressing for a party, a T-shirt is usually something you change out of rather than put on. But this party season, the casual tee is experiencing a metamorphosis. Enter: the cocktail T-shirt. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TP8Pyq - South Africa launches investigation into 17 citizens fighting in Ukraine
ICYMI: Men aged 20 to 39 ‘lured to join mercenary force’ in Donbas region have requested assistance to return home South Africa is launching an investigation into how 17 of its citizens ended up in the war-torn region of Donbas in eastern Ukraine. The office of the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, said it had - South Africa launches investigation into 17 citizens fighting in Ukraine
ICYMI: Men aged 20 to 39 ‘lured to join mercenary force’ in Donbas region have requested assistance to return home South Africa is launching an investigation into how 17 of its citizens ended up in the war-torn region of Donbas in eastern Ukraine. The office of the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, said it had - Free State Clinic Short-Staffed and Overcrowded for 10 Years
ICYMI: [GroundUp] Premier promised to upgrade the clinic years agohttp://dlvr.it/TP7qFh - SA Faces a Cervical Cancer Crisis As a Woman Dies Very 67 Minutes
[Daily Maverick] In May 2025, South Africa and Nigeria successfully sponsored a World Health Assembly resolution declaring 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. A proud achievement, but if we are serious about elimination, we must take stock of our own progress.http://dlvr.it/TP7q2N - Emma Barnett says she felt ‘mugged, robbed’ after perimenopause at 38
Broadcaster says on new BBC podcast that perimenopause made her feel like she had lost her identity Emma Barnett has said experiencing perimenopause at the age of 38 felt as if she had been “mugged, robbed” of her identity. The broadcaster, now 40, said on her new BBC podcast, Ready to Talk with Emma Barnett, - Single mothers in China find a new kind of partner – other single mothers
Posts from women seeking like-minded parents to share a home and child-rearing responsibilities are appearing on social media As divorce rates rise and the cost of living bites, single mothers in China are searching for a new kind of partner: each other. Across social media are posts from harried mothers seeking like-minded parents to share - Forget petty bribes, ‘state capture’ is corruption so deep it is shaping the rules of democracy itself | Kenneth Mohammed
ICYMI: ICYMI: Beating the dangerous influence of private interests on governments requires independent judges, journalists and a courageous civil society A global youth revolt is shaking the foundations of political power. In just a few months, millions of young people have taken to the streets across continents – from Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, Kenya, - South Africa launches investigation into 17 citizens fighting in Ukraine
Men aged 20 to 39 ‘lured to join mercenary force’ in Donbas region have requested assistance to return home South Africa is launching an investigation into how 17 of its citizens ended up in the war-torn region of Donbas in eastern Ukraine. The office of the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, said it had receivedhttp://dlvr.it/TP7KH1 - South Africa launches investigation into 17 citizens fighting in Ukraine
Men aged 20 to 39 ‘lured to join mercenary force’ in Donbas region have requested assistance to return home South Africa is launching an investigation into how 17 of its citizens ended up in the war-torn region of Donbas in eastern Ukraine. The office of the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, said it had received - Eastern Cape Official in Deeper Hot Water After Defying Suspension Order
ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] The official, Vuyiseka Mboxela, made an unexpected return to work on Monday, 4 November, even though her suspension had been extended to 26 November.http://dlvr.it/TP6gKN - Free State Clinic Short-Staffed and Overcrowded for 10 Years
[GroundUp] Premier promised to upgrade the clinic years agohttp://dlvr.it/TP6g5g - The Antidote to Unmet Expectations this Thanksgiving
KERRY ANDERSON | GUEST So, it seems once again, just like all previous years, November follows October, and the holiday season is upon us. Let the planning and preparations begin—even though it was 80 degrees the other day where I live. In my current season of life, this preparation looks like coordinating dates and schedules - Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: introducing the twinset 2.0 – where practicality meets panache
I’m so glad the twinset is back – because the only thing better than wearing one jumper is wearing two I love jumpers. Jumpers are my happy place. I know we are supposed to call them sweaters or knits because it sounds more posh, sorry, elevated, but my heart belongs to good old jumpers. So I am thrilled that - Forget petty bribes, ‘state capture’ is corruption so deep it is shaping the rules of democracy itself | Kenneth Mohammed
ICYMI: Beating the dangerous influence of private interests on governments requires independent judges, journalists and a courageous civil society A global youth revolt is shaking the foundations of political power. In just a few months, millions of young people have taken to the streets across continents – from Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, Kenya, Tanzania, - Forget petty bribes, ‘state capture’ is corruption so deep it is shaping the rules of democracy itself | Kenneth Mohammed
ICYMI: Beating the dangerous influence of private interests on governments requires independent judges, journalists and a courageous civil society A global youth revolt is shaking the foundations of political power. In just a few months, millions of young people have taken to the streets across continents – from Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, Kenya, Tanzania,http://dlvr.it/TP69Mj - Forget petty bribes, ‘state capture’ is corruption so deep it is shaping the rules of democracy itself | Kenneth Mohammed
ICYMI: Beating the dangerous influence of private interests on governments requires independent judges, journalists and a courageous civil society A global youth revolt is shaking the foundations of political power. In just a few months, millions of young people have taken to the streets across continents – from Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, Kenya, Tanzania, - Ai and Future of Journalism Explored At Johannesburg Conference
ICYMI: [Namibian] Artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly shape journalism’s future, with experts exploring possible scenarios and challenges facing the industry over the next decade at a regional conference in Johannesburg.http://dlvr.it/TP5W1T - Eastern Cape Official in Deeper Hot Water After Defying Suspension Order
[Daily Maverick] The official, Vuyiseka Mboxela, made an unexpected return to work on Monday, 4 November, even though her suspension had been extended to 26 November.http://dlvr.it/TP5Vpv - ‘The chilling effect’: how fear of ‘nudify’ apps and AI deepfakes is keeping Indian women off the internet
Widespread adoption of artificial intelligence has been accompanied by new ways to harass women online Gaatha Sarvaiya would like to post on social media and share her work online. An Indian law graduate in her early 20s, she is in the earliest stages of her career and trying to build a public profile. The problem - Babies born to black mothers 81% more likely to die in neonatal care, NHS study shows
Analysis of England and Wales units also finds 63% higher risk to babies whose mothers live in most deprived areas Babies born to black mothers in England and Wales and those from the most deprived areas are significantly more likely to die while in neonatal units, according to analysis revealing the “deeply concerning” figures. The - ‘You can do hard things!’ The young cycling enthusiasts reclaiming the streets of Johannesburg
ICYMI: ICYMI: Bike culture, once seen as an elite hobby or a last resort for the poor, is flourishing in the post-apartheid City of Gold On a hot Saturday spring morning, Karabo Mashele urged a group of female cyclists up the hills of a plush Johannesburg suburb. “Come on my ladybugs,” the 32-year-old shouted over - Forget petty bribes, ‘state capture’ is corruption so deep it is shaping the rules of democracy itself | Kenneth Mohammed
Beating the dangerous influence of private interests on governments requires independent judges, journalists and a courageous civil society A global youth revolt is shaking the foundations of political power. In just a few months, millions of young people have taken to the streets across continents – from Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco,http://dlvr.it/TP4znw - Forget petty bribes, ‘state capture’ is corruption so deep it is shaping the rules of democracy itself | Kenneth Mohammed
Beating the dangerous influence of private interests on governments requires independent judges, journalists and a courageous civil society A global youth revolt is shaking the foundations of political power. In just a few months, millions of young people have taken to the streets across continents – from Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, - Who Recommends Nutritional Support in Fight Against TB – Government Claims to Take It On Board
ICYMI: [spotlight] Evidence has been mounting that poor nutrition impacts both someone’s risk of falling ill with TB and how well they do once ill. But as the World Health Organization (WHO) releases new guidelines on TB and nutrition, it is unclear to what extent the South African government is ready to invest in providing - Ai and Future of Journalism Explored At Johannesburg Conference
[Namibian] Artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly shape journalism’s future, with experts exploring possible scenarios and challenges facing the industry over the next decade at a regional conference in Johannesburg.http://dlvr.it/TP4Hlw - ‘You definitely felt disposable’: models – one 27, one 62 – discuss Botox, weight loss, creativity and the threat of AI
Modelling has changed hugely over the decades. Two models from different generations discuss the highs and lows of the industry, from the joy of travel and dressing up to predatory behaviour and physical pressures It’s easy to think of models as people whose lives are full of glitz and glamour, who “don’t wake up for - ‘You can do hard things!’ The young cycling enthusiasts reclaiming the streets of Johannesburg
ICYMI: Bike culture, once seen as an elite hobby or a last resort for the poor, is flourishing in the post-apartheid City of Gold On a hot Saturday spring morning, Karabo Mashele urged a group of female cyclists up the hills of a plush Johannesburg suburb. “Come on my ladybugs,” the 32-year-old shouted over the - ‘You can do hard things!’ The young cycling enthusiasts reclaiming the streets of Johannesburg
ICYMI: Bike culture, once seen as an elite hobby or a last resort for the poor, is flourishing in the post-apartheid City of Gold On a hot Saturday spring morning, Karabo Mashele urged a group of female cyclists up the hills of a plush Johannesburg suburb. “Come on my ladybugs,” the 32-year-old shouted over thehttp://dlvr.it/TP3mvT - ‘You can do hard things!’ The young cycling enthusiasts reclaiming the streets of Johannesburg
ICYMI: Bike culture, once seen as an elite hobby or a last resort for the poor, is flourishing in the post-apartheid City of Gold On a hot Saturday spring morning, Karabo Mashele urged a group of female cyclists up the hills of a plush Johannesburg suburb. “Come on my ladybugs,” the 32-year-old shouted over the - Who Recommends Nutritional Support in Fight Against TB – Government Claims to Take It On Board
[spotlight] Evidence has been mounting that poor nutrition impacts both someone’s risk of falling ill with TB and how well they do once ill. But as the World Health Organization (WHO) releases new guidelines on TB and nutrition, it is unclear to what extent the South African government is ready to invest in providing people - When You Feel Uncertain in Ministry
KATELYNN ROSS|GUEST Cognitive itch. Existential unease. The antsy-ness of feeling like you need to do something, but can’t figure out what you’re supposed to do is a familiar intrusive visitor in my mind. The Christian life is itchy for those of us who serve in ministry, wrapped up in a tug-of-war between our local community - ‘You can do hard things!’ The young cycling enthusiasts reclaiming the streets of Johannesburg
Bike culture, once seen as an elite hobby or a last resort for the poor, is flourishing in the post-apartheid City of Gold On a hot Saturday spring morning, Karabo Mashele urged a group of female cyclists up the hills of a plush Johannesburg suburb. “Come on my ladybugs,” the 32-year-old shouted over the soundshttp://dlvr.it/TP2bSC - ‘You can do hard things!’ The young cycling enthusiasts reclaiming the streets of Johannesburg
Bike culture, once seen as an elite hobby or a last resort for the poor, is flourishing in the post-apartheid City of Gold On a hot Saturday spring morning, Karabo Mashele urged a group of female cyclists up the hills of a plush Johannesburg suburb. “Come on my ladybugs,” the 32-year-old shouted over the sounds
