Lahore, Pakistan Declared World’s Most Polluted City
The Pakistani city of Lahore has been declared the world’s most polluted city. According to IQAir, a Swiss technology company,…
Author: Zahraa Schroeder
CT Pilgrims Ready for Umrah
One of the first groups of South Africans are in the early stages of the Umrah. This as Saudi Arabia…
November 23 Deadline Looms for Council Formations
Political parties need to be consistent in their respective messages before considering coalitions. This is the assessment of political analyst,…
Illegal Rehab Centre Shuts Down Following Abuse Allegations
An illegal rehab centre in Ruyterwacht has been shut down following allegations of abuse and assault. Police spokesperson Captain FC Van…
SARS to Release Zuma’s Tax Records
Two media groups have won their application to access Jacob Zuma’s tax records. This is the ruling of the North…
Experts probe cause of toxic fumes from St Helena cargo ship
Fire experts have been called in to assist the South African Maritime Safety Authority to determine the cause of toxic…
Oil Company, Shell’s Move To Rebrand Causes A Stir
Oil Company, Shell is embarking on a rebrand, causing outrage from the Dutch government. The change will not only affect its…
Intra-Africa Trade Fair Opens in Durban
Africans must fully realise their potential, and not be taken advantage of by international corporations. This is the reminder from…
Government Shouldn’t Rely On Old Programmes To Combat Teen Pregnancies
Government and civil society cannot rely on old programmes to prevent child pregnancies. This is the charge from Social Development…
New Delhi Imposes One-Week Pollution Lockdown
India has enforced a one-week pollution lockdown, due to the capital, New Delhi’s high levels of pollution. Authorities say this…
More Than 600 Girls Aged 9 – 10 Gave Birth In 2020 – StatsSA
Child pregnancies remain a serious concern for South Africa. It has emerged that more than 600 girls – aged nine…
Kidnappings on the Rise in SA with Benoni Man Abducted
Anti-crime activists are calling for stronger action as another person linked to a business has been kidnapped in South Africa.…
WC Announces First Coalition Government after Nov 1 Polls
The African National Congress (ANC) has lost out in the Cederberg Municipality, as the Democratic Alliance (DA), Freedom Front Plus…
‘Justice Needs More than an Apology’
Apologizing for something does not absolve the perpetrator of their crime. This assertion was made following the outcry that met…
Cape Metro Recount Yields same Results
The recount of municipal election votes in 14 voting districts in the Cape Metro has yielded the same results. IEC…
FW de Klerk: A Manipulator of White Supremacy
The families of the victims of Apartheid have been left angered and disappointed amid the passing of apartheid-era President FW…
Alter Patent Laws to Save Lives
The Covid-19 pandemic has once again shown the monopoly that pharmaceutical companies have over the public’s right to safe and…
SA’s Anti-Drug Policy Ineffective
South Africa has ranked 17th out of 30 countries in the Global Drug Policy Index. The accountability tool looks at…
Uncertainty Over R350 Grant Extension
Finance Minister Enoc Godongwana noted that due to the decline in people being reliant on the R350 Social Relief of…