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SYSTEMIC FAILURE: How education and support can break the cycle and combat teenage pregnancy in South Africa
‘Child and teenage pregnancy has a ripple effect on young girls and their futures within society. Some of these girls are forced to drop out of school, which in turn increases the cycle of poverty as well as the stigmatisation that comes with it.’
Middle East conflict: Israeli minister says he welcomes Trump’s reversal of US sanctions on settlers
JERUSALEM, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomed US President Donald Trump’s reversal of sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of being involved in violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Motor racing: Haas appoint Mueller as F1’s first female race engineer
Jan 21 (Reuters) – Haas claimed a Formula One milestone on Tuesday with Laura Mueller appointed as the sport’s first female race engineer, working with experienced French driver Esteban Ocon.
Hotel fire: Turkish ski resort fire kills 10, forces guests to jump from windows
ANKARA, Jan 21 (Reuters) – A fire at a ski resort hotel in Turkey’s Bolu mountains killed at least 10 people on Tuesday and forced panicked guests to jump out of windows in the middle of the night.
Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea’s Yoon defends actions at impeachment hearing over martial law decree
SEOUL, Jan 21 (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended on Tuesday a Constitutional Court hearing of his impeachment trial where he denied ordering military commanders to drag lawmakers out of parliament during his short-lived bid to impose martial law.
President Trump : After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 6 January defendants
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Donald Trump pardoned about 1,500 of his supporters who attacked the US Capitol four years ago as he moved swiftly to impose his will on the US government just hours after reclaiming the presidency on Monday.
Ex-Hawks captain accused of corruption, theft
A former Hawks captain has been accused of a litany of offences that include starting a relationship with a suspect with the sole purpose of extracting information from him as well as exhibits that went missing after a cash-in-transit heist.
Illegal miner killed in a shootout with cops
A suspected illegal miner was shot dead during a shootout with police in Germiston in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Donald Trump orders US exit from World Health Organisation
The US is by far the WHO’s biggest financial backer, contributing about 18% of its overall funding
Donald Trump wastes no time in imposing his will
The US president has pardoned about 1,500 of his supporters who attacked the US Capitol four years ago
Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden 50% electric vehicle target
The newly sworn in US president says he will consider ending EV tax credits
WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the Pretoria high court on Tuesday.
WATCH LIVE | Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing into allegations against judge president Mbenenge
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal is hearing allegations of sexual harassment against judge president Selby Mbenenge.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: The reality of love-based reality shows — be alert to the ‘curated’ drama
Are shows like Love Never Lies or Married at First Sight South Africa, which is casting for another season, merely catering to rising viewer demand, or do they signal a deeper cultural shift in how relationships and dating are perceived? And just how ‘real’ is reality TV when it comes to matters of the heart?
Kenny Kunene responds to EFF over ‘sadistic’ X post, remains unfazed
Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene maintains that he stands by his comment that illegal miners in South Africa “will be skinned and hung.”
Community lauded for rescuing infant from pit latrine in Diepsloot
The community of Extension 11 in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, has been praised after an infant was rescued from a pit latrine.
Fourth suspect linked to Free State cops’ murders arrested
Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the two police officers Const Sipho Mohapi and Const Gedione Motloung, who were shot and killed while responding to a house robbery early this month.
Outrage as Donell Mbele is granted bail in rape case
Donell Mbele, son of actress Sonia Mbele, has appeared in court facing two charges of raping a minor.