International News: Sahrawi makes new push for independence
The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic has declared an end to a three-decades-long ceasefire with the Kingdom of Morocco which could…
Author: Zahraa Schroeder
19 suspects arrested, police issue a stern warning to criminals
Nineteen suspects have arrested in Kraaifontein in separate incidents. In the first, police acted on a tip-off that a wanted…
What we actually do in Radiology
On this episode of the PODSquad we chat to Dr Ebahim Kader about the field of Radiology. The truth, myths…
South Africa’s history of corruption
The “C-word” corruption has pervaded this country for decades, yet it has become synonymous with the governing party. The ANC…
Focusing on Muslims results in failure to see white supremacists
It has been found that New Zealand’s security agencies were almost solely focused on Muslims that it failed to consider…
Virologists hopeful Astrazeneca vaccine approved in the coming weeks
South Africa could soon be receiving its first batch of Covid-19 vaccines from Covax – a global vaccine distribution scheme.…
Homosexuality and the Quranic worldview Pt. 3
This is a continuation of the discussion on Homosexuality in Islam, from the Quranic and medical perspective. Joining Zainab on…
Zane Killian in self-isolation, murder case postponed
Murder accused Zane Killian’s case has been postponed to December 15th due to Killian having to self-isolate after his cellmate…
SAA unions accused of working against airline’s rescue process
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has accused some South African Airways (SAA) labour unions of working with opposition parties…
The reality of a second wave of Covid-19 hitting the Western Cape
The Western Cape’s Covid-19 cases have increased by more than 50 percent over the last week alone. According to the…
Heathfield High lodges criminal complaint against WCED official
The Heathfield High School community has lodged a criminal charge against a Western Cape Education Department (WCED) official after he…
Four people shot and wounded in cash-in-transit heist
At least four people have been shot and wounded during a cash-in-transit heist at the Khayelitsha Mall. According to the…
Decision to rewrite leaked exam papers taken to High Court
Teaching unions are unimpressed that matric learners will have to rewrite their Maths Paper 2 and Physical Science Paper 2…
Celebrating the skills and people that make us fly
It is international Civil Aviation Day. This year it is being commemorated under the theme of Advancing Innovation for Global…
The reality behind Cape Town’s beauty with Melanie Simons
Cape Town is undoubtedly a beautiful city. Because of its beautiful landscapes and being a tourist attraction, travel agencies go…
Public Protector report into SARS rogue unit set aside
The North Gauteng High Court has set aside Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s report into the so-called SARS rogue unit. The…
Mowbray kabarstan temporarily closed due to severe pipe burst
The Mowbray Cemetery has been temporarily closed until further notice following a severe underground pipe burst near the middle of…
ANC to discuss whether corruption-accused leader must step down
The governing party’s National Executive Committee will have much to get through today after delays were experienced at the weekend.…
Taxi ranks assessed for Covid-19 safety compliance
Western Cape Transport MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela is expected to assess safety compliance at various taxi ranks in Cape Town today.…
Durban refinery explosion affects residents
The Wentworth community has been left shaken following this morning’s massive explosion at an oil refinery that injured one person.…