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Jobs bloodbath looming in South Africa

Today at 11:18 AM, via Newsday

Trade union Solidarity has warned that hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect jobs are at risk due to several failures by the South African government.

South Africa

Violence against women a national disaster that demands national action – President

Today at 10:38 AM, via SAnews

Violence against women a national disaster that demands national action – President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to bemoan the country’s persistently high levels of violence against women and children, warning that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) now amounts to a national disaster requiring exceptional measures.  

As South Africa marks the...

South Africa

Report to be launched highlighting challenges in addressing HIV stigma

Today at 10:36 AM, via SAnews

Report to be launched highlighting challenges in addressing HIV stigma

A comprehensive study which will shed light on the persistent challenges and opportunities for positive change in addressing HIV stigma and discrimination in South Africa, is expected to be launched on Tuesday.

The HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report highlights the experiences of over 5 000 participants from all nine...

Africa

Who has been called up for Afcon 2025?

Friday at 20:38 PM, via BBC News

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Sport

What next for Mo Salah and Liverpool after explosive outburst?

Today at 11:21 AM, via The South African

Mohamed Salah plunged his future at Liverpool into serious doubt after claiming he had been made the fall guy for the Premier League champions’ disastrous form this season. In an explosive outburst, Salah spoke to reporters after being left on the bench for Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Leeds, dropping a bombshell accusation that his relationship […]

Education

Malawi: Government Unveils Key Fee Changes Under Free Secondary Education Plan

Today at 07:15 AM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has outlined sweeping fee reforms as part of the government’s plan to roll out the Free Secondary Education Policy, setting clear timelines for the abolition of various charges in public secondary schools.

Education

Young unemployed to be offered work in construction and hospitality in UK

Yesterday at 14:34 PM, via The Guardian

About 350,000 new places to be offered to ‘neets’ with ‘sanctions’ levied for those who do not engage, says DWP

Young unemployed people will be offered training or job opportunities in construction, care and hospitality as part of a UK government scheme, but could have their benefits cut if they do not take up offers.

Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary, announced on Sunday that...

Entertainment

The Corolla Cross Hybrid wins as a Toyota

Today at 10:54 AM, via The Citizen

The Toyota Corolla Cross stands out with quality build, family appeal, and wallet-friendly value — plus it’s a breeze to drive.

Science/Tech

Big win for Please Call Me’s Nkosana Makate

Today at 11:13 AM, via MyBroadband

The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an interdict application to freeze 40% of the settlement Please Call Me idea-man Nkosana Makate received from Vodacom.

Science/Tech

Ancient Egyptian pleasure boat found by archaeologists off Alexandria coast

Today at 11:00 AM, via The Guardian

First-century luxury vessel matches description by the Greek historian Strabo, who visited city around 29-25BC

An ancient Egyptian pleasure boat that matches a description by the first-century Greek historian Strabo has been discovered off the coast of Alexandria, to the excitement of archaeologists.

With its palaces, temples and the 130 metre-high Pharos lighthouse – one of the seven...

Health

The Married Scientists Torn Apart by a Covid Bioweapon Theory

Yesterday at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

In 2020, a Chinese virologist fled to the United States, aided by allies of President Trump who sought to promote her unproven theories about the origins of Covid-19. Her husband still can’t find her.

Health

Chuck Kesey, Probiotic Yogurt Pioneer, Dies at 87

Saturday at 00:40 AM, via New York Times

The younger brother of Ken Kesey, the novelist and counterculture luminary, he turned a defunct creamery into what is now Nancy’s Probiotic Foods.