The South African National Defence forces reported last week Wednesday that two soldiers were killed when M23 militants attacked the town of Sake in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with 20 injured. The attacks show the increasing hazards South African troops face abroad at the hands of guerrilla warfare. “Four members who were critically […]
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The war in Gaza is not over. There have been no sanctions and no ceasefire. Israeli forces attack people awaiting the arrival of desperately needed trucks carrying humanitarian relief, killing at least eight Palestinians including security guards. Up to 21,000 children are unaccounted for since Israel launched its war on Gaza on October 7, according
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As talks for the Government of National Unity (GNU) are underway egos are beginning to clash. President Cyril Ramaphosa has to strike a delicate balance to satisfy all parties, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) is pressing for at least ten of its MPs to be appointed to key ministerial portfolios and naming their leader John
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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has decided to include and formalise Coding and Robotics as a subject in public schools. This forms part of the introduction of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the younger generations and is welcomed by South African Citizens. However, there are significant obstacles that may hinder the implementation of this
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A new era is beginning for South Africa and the Southern African region. In Pretoria as President Cyril Ramaphosa takes office for a second term, it will be at the head of a coalition government for the second time in South Africa’s history. The ANC lost the majority it commanded for the first time on
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President Cyril Ramaphosa was officially sworn in on Wednesday for a second term at the helm of the Union Buildings. After an election in which there was no party that won outright victory, Ramaphosa managed to cobble together a coalition government which he called a Government of National Unity but is more of grand coalition
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The dark days continue for Palestine as Israeli tanks and drones push into Rafah’s western neighbourhoods as an attack on aid-seekers killed at least nine Palestinians and injured 30, in Gaza. The South African case against genocide in Gaza by the Israelis at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) could come under threat depending the
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Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el Sisi has met United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Cairo on June the 10th. Relations between the US and Egypt are not in a good place since Israel started the war in Gaza. Sisi also reappointed Mostafa Madbouly to the post of prime minister to form a new
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Two Ward Councillors ascended to the provincial Legislature and Parliament from eThekwini, leaving vacant positions. A bi-election will take place in both wards, including Ward 34, from which councillor Bobby Maharajah recently resigned. A major sink hole appeared on Dr Yusef Dadoo Street in the Durban Central Business District. The announcement of two Durban councillors
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As the Gaza War continues with thousands dying or becoming amputated, the rest of the world has not remained silent. In Washington DC, the United States thousands of Pro-Palestinian protestors converged around the White House on Saturday, urging President Joe Biden to stop all military aid to Israel and calling for an immediate cease-fire in
Palestine and Israel are both at Each other s throat US is between Read More »