
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.
- Jacob Zuma’s daughter goes on trial over deadly South African riotsICYMI: 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 ProgrammesICYMI: [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 farmersICYMI: 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 riotsDuduzile 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 riotsDuduzile 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 HassanICYMI: [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 ConversationsAMY 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 farmersICYMI: 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 farmersICYMI: 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 farmersICYMI: 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 CampICYMI: [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 farmersAdministration 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 farmersAdministration 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 MinutesICYMI: [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-shirtCashmere 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 UkraineICYMI: 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 UkraineICYMI: 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 YearsICYMI: [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 38Broadcaster 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 mothersPosts 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 MohammedICYMI: 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 UkraineMen 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 UkraineMen 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 OrderICYMI: [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 ThanksgivingKERRY 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 panacheI’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 MohammedICYMI: 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 MohammedICYMI: 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 MohammedICYMI: 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 ConferenceICYMI: [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 internetWidespread 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 showsAnalysis 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 JohannesburgICYMI: 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 MohammedBeating 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 MohammedBeating 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 BoardICYMI: [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 AIModelling 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 JohannesburgICYMI: 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 JohannesburgICYMI: 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 JohannesburgICYMI: 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 MinistryKATELYNN 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 JohannesburgBike 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 JohannesburgBike 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
- The High Stakes of Principle: The Ideological Battle Dividing Washington and PretoriaICYMI: [InfoWire] Recent months have witnessed U.S.-South African relations enter their most difficult phase since apartheid’s end. A diplomatic disagreement has evolved into a geopolitical confrontation reshaping Africa’s power balance. Tensions deepened after South Africa initiated legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of genocide in Gaza. Washington perceived this
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- First Thing: US to limit refugee numbers to 7,500 with priority for white South AfricansICYMI: US refugee groups say move ‘lowers our moral standing.’ Plus, unionized Starbucks workers to vote on strikes over pay and conditions * Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The Trump administration is going to restrict the number of refugees it admits into the US next year to
- First Thing: US to limit refugee numbers to 7,500 with priority for white South AfricansICYMI: US refugee groups say move ‘lowers our moral standing.’ Plus, unionized Starbucks workers to vote on strikes over pay and conditions * Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The Trump administration is going to restrict the number of refugees it admits into the US next year to
- The High Stakes of Principle: The Ideological Battle Dividing Washington and Pretoria[InfoWire] Recent months have witnessed U.S.-South African relations enter their most difficult phase since apartheid’s end. A diplomatic disagreement has evolved into a geopolitical confrontation reshaping Africa’s power balance. Tensions deepened after South Africa initiated legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of genocide in Gaza. Washington perceived this as
- President Ramaphosa Arrives in Switzerland for Significant State VisitICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] By Dikeledi Molobelahttp://dlvr.it/TNzMDyhttp://dlvr.it/TP0x9Q
- First Thing: US to limit refugee numbers to 7,500 with priority for white South AfricansUS refugee groups say move ‘lowers our moral standing.’ Plus, unionized Starbucks workers to vote on strikes over pay and conditions * Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The Trump administration is going to restrict the number of refugees it admits into the US next year to thehttp://dlvr.it/TP0x16
- First Thing: US to limit refugee numbers to 7,500 with priority for white South AfricansUS refugee groups say move ‘lowers our moral standing.’ Plus, unionized Starbucks workers to vote on strikes over pay and conditions * Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The Trump administration is going to restrict the number of refugees it admits into the US next year to the
- School Pupil Arrested for Killing Two Westbury TeensICYMI: [Scrolla] Gauteng police arrested a 20-year-old pupil at a Diepkloof high school for the 22 October killings of two teenage boys in Westbury. The shooting left two dead and five injured as police continue to hunt more suspects linked to the gang violence.http://dlvr.it/TP0PfG
- Zoë Wicomb obituaryICYMI: ICYMI: South African-Scottish author admired for her first book You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town, a collection of short stories Although she lived in Glasgow for 40 years, Zoë Wicomb, who has died aged 76, remained as much a South African as a Scottish writer. Her four novels and two short story collections
- President Ramaphosa Arrives in Switzerland for Significant State VisitICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] By Dikeledi Molobelahttp://dlvr.it/TNzMDyhttp://dlvr.it/TNzyTS
- President Ramaphosa Arrives in Switzerland for Significant State VisitICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] By Dikeledi Molobelahttp://dlvr.it/TNzMDy
- School Pupil Arrested for Killing Two Westbury Teens[Scrolla] Gauteng police arrested a 20-year-old pupil at a Diepkloof high school for the 22 October killings of two teenage boys in Westbury. The shooting left two dead and five injured as police continue to hunt more suspects linked to the gang violence.http://dlvr.it/TNzLxW
- Rejoicing in Our AdoptionJULIANNE ATKINSON |GUEST The summer before sixth grade, I came to faith in Christ at a sports camp. After I returned home, I gushed about God. It flowed out of my mouth how much I loved Him–His grace, love, and mercy in giving us His Son. One evening, I sat in the passenger seat of
- Jess Cartner-Morley: this season, your jeans should be stiff, smart and straightJeans can be so much more than your standard weekend staple. Pick the right style, add the right accessories and you’ve got yourself a sharp, fresh look A funny thing happened at the Venice film festival this year: Julia Roberts turned up in jeans. A film festival red carpet usually means chiffon and sequins, bare
- Zoë Wicomb obituaryICYMI: South African-Scottish author admired for her first book You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town, a collection of short stories Although she lived in Glasgow for 40 years, Zoë Wicomb, who has died aged 76, remained as much a South African as a Scottish writer. Her four novels and two short story collections convey
- Zoë Wicomb obituaryICYMI: South African-Scottish author admired for her first book You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town, a collection of short stories Although she lived in Glasgow for 40 years, Zoë Wicomb, who has died aged 76, remained as much a South African as a Scottish writer. Her four novels and two short story collections conveyhttp://dlvr.it/TNytVC
- Zoë Wicomb obituaryICYMI: South African-Scottish author admired for her first book You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town, a collection of short stories Although she lived in Glasgow for 40 years, Zoë Wicomb, who has died aged 76, remained as much a South African as a Scottish writer. Her four novels and two short story collections convey
- Mandela Grandsons Told to Pack Up and Leave Houghton MansionICYMI: [Scrolla] New owners of Nelson Mandela’s Houghton mansion have filed a court application to evict Ndaba and Mbuso Mandela from the property. The company says the brothers have no legal right to stay and want police and security to remove them if they refuse to leave.http://dlvr.it/TNyGMD
- President Ramaphosa Arrives in Switzerland for Significant State Visit[SAnews.gov.za] By Dikeledi Molobelahttp://dlvr.it/TNyG8k
- Exclamation marks! Why do women use them three times as much as men?It’s the punctuation that can make you seem warmer and more agreeable – but also much more compliant and lacking in analytical thinking Name: Exclamation marks! Age: Nearly 700 years old! Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TNxtlk
- ‘Every day’s a fight’: join the commuters in Africa’s rapidly growing citiesICYMI: ICYMI: With more and more people moving to big cities such as Nairobi and Abidjan, daily commutes are becoming tougher Africa is a rapidly urbanising continent. Since 1990, the proportion of people who live in towns and cities has risen from 28% to 44%, according to the World Bank. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation
- Zoë Wicomb obituarySouth African-Scottish author admired for her first book You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town, a collection of short stories Although she lived in Glasgow for 40 years, Zoë Wicomb, who has died aged 76, remained as much a South African as a Scottish writer. Her four novels and two short story collections convey inhttp://dlvr.it/TNxp7g
- Zoë Wicomb obituarySouth African-Scottish author admired for her first book You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town, a collection of short stories Although she lived in Glasgow for 40 years, Zoë Wicomb, who has died aged 76, remained as much a South African as a Scottish writer. Her four novels and two short story collections convey in
- SAHPRA Approves Lenacapavir for HIV PreventionICYMI: [Health-e] South Africa’s Health Product Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has approved the use of the twice-yearly HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir. In a statement released on 27 October, the regulatory body said the drug is recommended for adults and adolescents who weigh at least 35 kg, are HIV negative, and are at risk of getting HIV.http://dlvr.it/TNxBjg
- Mandela Grandsons Told to Pack Up and Leave Houghton Mansion[Scrolla] New owners of Nelson Mandela’s Houghton mansion have filed a court application to evict Ndaba and Mbuso Mandela from the property. The company says the brothers have no legal right to stay and want police and security to remove them if they refuse to leave.http://dlvr.it/TNxBYG
- E-308 Scoot Over: Imitating the Hospitality of Christ—Hospitality and Sacrificial Servant LeadershipOne definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus […]http://dlvr.it/TNwqsk
- ‘Every day’s a fight’: join the commuters in Africa’s rapidly growing citiesICYMI: With more and more people moving to big cities such as Nairobi and Abidjan, daily commutes are becoming tougher Africa is a rapidly urbanising continent. Since 1990, the proportion of people who live in towns and cities has risen from 28% to 44%, according to the World Bank. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
- ‘Every day’s a fight’: join the commuters in Africa’s rapidly growing citiesICYMI: With more and more people moving to big cities such as Nairobi and Abidjan, daily commutes are becoming tougher Africa is a rapidly urbanising continent. Since 1990, the proportion of people who live in towns and cities has risen from 28% to 44%, according to the World Bank. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation andhttp://dlvr.it/TNwkmV
- ‘Every day’s a fight’: join the commuters in Africa’s rapidly growing citiesICYMI: With more and more people moving to big cities such as Nairobi and Abidjan, daily commutes are becoming tougher Africa is a rapidly urbanising continent. Since 1990, the proportion of people who live in towns and cities has risen from 28% to 44%, according to the World Bank. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
- U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Nominee Pledges to Press the Government on ‘Unaddressed Concerns”ICYMI: [allAfrica] Washington, DC — Leo Brent Bozell III, President Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to South Africa faced largely favorable questioning from Republicans and vigorous grilling from Democrats during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursdayhttp://dlvr.it/TNw809
- SAHPRA Approves Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention[Health-e] South Africa’s Health Product Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has approved the use of the twice-yearly HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir. In a statement released on 27 October, the regulatory body said the drug is recommended for adults and adolescents who weigh at least 35 kg, are HIV negative, and are at risk of getting HIV.http://dlvr.it/TNw7ns
- Called By Name: Practicing Everyday HospitalityKIM BARNES | CONTRIBUTOR There was a long season in our lives when our home was a gathering place. We regularly hosted large groups of people for food and fellowship, endeavoring to heed the call of 1 Peter 4:9 to “show hospitality to one another without grumbling” by making our home a welcoming place. Now
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- Riot Women and lesbians in the 1970s | LettersReaders respond to Tiff Bakker’s critique of Sally Wainwright’s BBC series Perhaps Tiff Bakker was misled by the title of Sally Wainwright’s BBC series Riot Women (There is a fascinating TV series to be made about a menopausal rock band – Riot Women isn’t it, 22 October). Ms Bakker reaches back into the 20th century
- Milnerton High School Bullying – Six Boys Granted Bail After Vicious AssaultICYMI: ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] Six of eight boys involved in striking a Grade 10 learner at Milnerton High School with weapons, including a hockey stick, a hosepipe and a belt, have been granted R2,000 bail each at Cape Town Magistrates’ Court after they were charged with eight counts of assault.http://dlvr.it/TNtXQFhttp://dlvr.it/TNvhqp
- ‘Every day’s a fight’: join the commuters in Africa’s rapidly growing citiesWith more and more people moving to big cities such as Nairobi and Abidjan, daily commutes are becoming tougher Africa is a rapidly urbanising continent. Since 1990, the proportion of people who live in towns and cities has risen from 28% to 44%, according to the World Bank. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Developmenthttp://dlvr.it/TNvhdV
- ‘Every day’s a fight’: join the commuters in Africa’s rapidly growing citiesWith more and more people moving to big cities such as Nairobi and Abidjan, daily commutes are becoming tougher Africa is a rapidly urbanising continent. Since 1990, the proportion of people who live in towns and cities has risen from 28% to 44%, according to the World Bank. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- Statement of Leo Brent Bozell III, Nominee for U.S. Ambassador to South AfricaICYMI: [United States Senate] Washington, DC — Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of this Committee. I am honored to appear before you today as President Trump’s nominee to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa. I am thankful to the President and to Secretary Rubio for their visionary
- U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Nominee Pledges to Press the Government on ‘Unaddressed Concerns”[allAfrica] Washington, DC — Leo Brent Bozell III, President Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to South Africa faced largely favorable questioning from Republicans and vigorous grilling from Democrats during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursdayhttp://dlvr.it/TNvBp8
- Girl boss or tradwife? An economist on how a workforce built for men has failed womenIn her new book Having it All, Corinne Low outlines how stubborn expectations around work and home fail to accommodate working women When Corinne Low gave birth to her son in 2017, everything seemed to be lining up. A tenure-track economist at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, she was working in a career she
- Africa’s children: 20 years on, what happened to the millennium babies?ICYMI: ICYMI: In 2005, the Guardian documented the births of 10 babies as a way to tell the story of millions across the continent. We caught up with three of them, finding hardship – and hope Twenty years ago, the Guardian featured 10 newborn babies in countries across Africa, describing their births, their families and
- Milnerton High School Bullying – Six Boys Granted Bail After Vicious AssaultICYMI: [Daily Maverick] Six of eight boys involved in striking a Grade 10 learner at Milnerton High School with weapons, including a hockey stick, a hosepipe and a belt, have been granted R2,000 bail each at Cape Town Magistrates’ Court after they were charged with eight counts of assault.http://dlvr.it/TNtXQFhttp://dlvr.it/TNtx3x
- Milnerton High School Bullying – Six Boys Granted Bail After Vicious AssaultICYMI: [Daily Maverick] Six of eight boys involved in striking a Grade 10 learner at Milnerton High School with weapons, including a hockey stick, a hosepipe and a belt, have been granted R2,000 bail each at Cape Town Magistrates’ Court after they were charged with eight counts of assault.http://dlvr.it/TNtXQF
- Statement of Leo Brent Bozell III, Nominee for U.S. Ambassador to South Africa[United States Senate] Washington, DC — Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of this Committee. I am honored to appear before you today as President Trump’s nominee to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa. I am thankful to the President and to Secretary Rubio for their visionary leadership
- ‘Every time I step outside, the first thing on my mind is my forehead’: the women getting hair transplantsA growing wave of women are turning to what was once seen as a surgery for men, hoping it will cure their self-consciousness about high hairlines and thinning crowns. But with treatments costing thousands and bodge jobs common, is it suitable – or even safe? Aria, 27, first noticed her hair falling out after she
- Africa’s children: 20 years on, what happened to the millennium babies?ICYMI: In 2005, the Guardian documented the births of 10 babies as a way to tell the story of millions across the continent. We caught up with three of them, finding hardship – and hope Twenty years ago, the Guardian featured 10 newborn babies in countries across Africa, describing their births, their families and the
- Africa’s children: 20 years on, what happened to the millennium babies?ICYMI: In 2005, the Guardian documented the births of 10 babies as a way to tell the story of millions across the continent. We caught up with three of them, finding hardship – and hope Twenty years ago, the Guardian featured 10 newborn babies in countries across Africa, describing their births, their families and thehttp://dlvr.it/TNtDv4








































































































