Prof Karim: Covid-19 – SA must count its lucky stars
There is no full understanding of why South Africa has handled the Covid-19 pandemic as well as it has. Speaking…
Author: Zahraa Schroeder
Further restrictions in place for public safety on Guy Fawkes day
In Cape Town, the 5th November is infamously marked as Guy Fawkes. However, the scenes that play out on this…
Measures to allow Covid-19 positive matriculants to write exams
The Department of Basic Education along with the Health Department is in the process of establishing isolation rooms at schools…
3 lives lost in deadly Cape Town fire
At least three people have lost their lives in two separate fires in Cape Town. The bodies of a man…
Armed robbers apprehended at Du Noon post office
A quick police response has paid off with five suspects involved in an armed robbery at the Du Noon post…
Good luck to the Matric Class of 2020
It’s nerves and excitement as the matric class of 2020 gets ready to start the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.…
Teachers and caregivers skilled in helping pupils with homework
A total of 80 people is now skilled in helping learners with homework and literacy. The workshop was held in…
On The Couch – Crisis of Faith
In this episode we try and answer a question that has presented itself due to the Covid-19 pandemic – how…
Potato prices skyrocket over the last four months
The prices of potatoes – a staple food for many South African homes has skyrocketed over the last four months.…
Islamophobia – The Long Game
Muslims again are being put to the test. Global politics spearheaded by France – the self-styled protector of so-called secularism…
The blind community has been side-lined during the Covid-19 pandemic
BlindSA has broken the silence on the inequality visually impaired people have had to face during the coronavirus lockdown. The…
Trump falsely claims victory as vote counts begin
In a premature move, incumbent US President Donald Trump has already claimed victory in the presidential elections. His announcement comes…
Neighbourhood watches shouldn’t register with CPFs – MEC Fritz
The Western Cape Community Safety Department is concerned about the Police Amendment Bill – particularly changes related to the neighbourhood…
Gatesville is not a Covid-19 hotspot, local ward councillor
Local ward councillor, Aslam Cassiem, has clarified that Gatesville is not a Covid-19 hotspot contrary to a letter issued by…
Efforts pay off, first mosque opens in Athens
The first mosque in the Greek capital, Athens, has opened after 14 years of wrangling and bureaucratic delays. The mosque’s…
Intervention plan for Covid-19 hotspot, Gatesville
Gatesville has been identified as a Covid-19 hotspot. The City’s Urban Management directorate’s department of Area Economic Development says an…
Whale sculpture saves train from crashing
A metro train overran stop blocks at the De Akkers train station outside Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands. However,…
Indigenous tribe occupy land on Table Mountain
A group of indigenous people are occupying a piece of land in Cecilia Forest on the Table Mountain reserve. They…
On The Couch – State Of Education (Part 2)
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought a slew of unique challanges and disruptions to the school year. Learners have had to…
Attack on Afghanistan university leaves 22 students dead
A group of shocked Afghan students demonstrated outside Kabul University, following a brutal attack that claimed the lives of 22…