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Global climate maps wrongly mark Africa’s vast savannas as ‘degraded’ lands in need of trees. This forest-first thinking risks damaging some of the planet’s richest ecosystems. Latest research shows that true reforestation potential is far smaller than once imagined – and that protecting savannas may be as important as planting trees.
In this latest episode of gender inequality, are we to believe that there really are no capable women leaders in the DA able to assume federal positions?
An investigation by the Public Protector has exposed significant governance failures at Unisa following the “irregular” appointment of a retired security manager on a R1-million contract. The report reveals that Deputy Vice-Principal Matsiababa Motebele bypassed essential checks by acting as both the requester and sole approver of the hire, prompting a binding order for the vice-chancellor...
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola told journalists at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday: “I know that I am not guilty, I am not wrong.” He faces four charges in relation to a R360-million contract that the SAPS awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company.
Germany poured cold water on calls to suspend the EU’s cooperation deal with Israel, despite rising anger over the war in Lebanon and the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Young stars in sports have to navigate the pressure of expectation, global superstardom and the abuse of the masses, all while still trying to figure themselves out as human beings.
The National Prosecuting Authority will not be proceeding with charges against the shooter involved in the Emmarentia road rage incident in Joburg that left one man dead and his wife hospitalised with injuries.
Masemola has become a co-accused in the case involving 12 police officials, three company directors and a R360 million contract awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company, Medicare24
Whether or not President Cyril Ramaphosa will head to France for a state visit rests with the leaders of the two countries, French ambassador to South Africa David Martinon has emphasised.