Bone Marrow Registry Celebrates 30 Years
The bone marrow registry celebrates its 30-year anniversary in September. It aims to use this as an opportunity to raise…
Category: Social
Samtoa: Operators Must Communicate on Outstanding Hajj Money
The South African Hajj and Umrah Council says its following up with operators who have still not repaid pilgrims who…
Operators who Failed to Reimburse Clients will be Dealt with – SAHUC
As the Saudi government has relaxed restrictions on travellers from South Africa, many are excited to embark on their umrah…
Black Consciousness Still Relevant Today
Stephen Bantu Biko founded the Black Consciousness Movement and sought to bring change in South Africa. It was not about…
Attacks on the Vulnerable must End
The police have been urged to play a more active and supportive role in assisting victims of gender-based violence. Women…
UCT Debates Mandatory Vaccinations
Students are weighing in on whether Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory at the University of Cape Town. Professors have proposed…
Understanding Climate Change in the African Context
The dire impact of climate change is taking its toll on Africa at large. According to a recent report coordinated…
Minister: July Unrest Impact Still Lingers
South Africa would long be feeling the impact of the July unrest, which erupted as former President Jacob Zuma was…
Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Responsibility
Cultural expectations of what a man is supposed to do, are adding pressure on people who are already feeling strain.…
Breaking Away from Suicidal Thoughts
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), every 40 seconds a person commits suicide. 10 September marks World Suicide Prevention…
Midlife Metabolism Slowdown a Myth
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Institute (Fadi) has launched its net-making project in St Helena Bay with the aim of…
Fishers’ Net-Making Skills Wont Go to Waste
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Institute (Fadi) has launched its net-making project in St Helena Bay with the aim of…
Parliamentary Committee Fumbles in SASSA Kraaifontein Debacle
Neither the Social Security Agency(SASSA), nor the City of Cape Town are willing to take responsibility for forcing Kraaifontein recipients…
Impact of Stress on Chronic Illnesses
The relationship between stress and inflammation has been studied rigorously in the past decade, with researchers finding evidence that there…
Hoesit! – Developing the First Official Afrikaaps Dictionary
The first-ever dictionary of South Africa’s Kaaps language is being developed. The dictionary project is the result of ongoing collaborative…
Social Grant Services Absent in Kraaifontein
A Kraaifontein based NPO has voiced concern over the lack of SASSA support for the community. Co-founder for the Community…
No End to Social Grant Misery in Kraaifontein
Kraaifontein residents wanting to apply for social grants will need to endure the difficulties of travelling far for a Sassa…
Covid-19: Is Your Immune System Better than the Vaccine?
Scientists have found that people who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19, but who have survived the infection, have a…
Old Muslim Burial Site at Blaauwberg Declared Heritage Site
The Blaauwberg Nature Reserve is now protected under Heritage Western Cape. Situated off the Melkbosstrand Road and the R27, this…
The Road to Land Reform in SA – Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
As South Africa continues to battle and debate the issue of land reform, author of the book ‘Land Matters: South…