Music icon Riky Rick’s death has shaken the music fraternity and the entertainment industry to its core. Riky established himself as a leading player on the South African entertainment scene as a singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and fashion aficionado. The 34 year-old rapper passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, February 25, in Johannesburg. He … Continue reading Music icons mourn South African rapper Riky Rick
Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com The theme of this year’s World Day of Social Justice is “Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment”. Gaining access to formal employment can greatly reduce poverty. As it is, more than 60% of the working population in the world – 2 billion people globally – eke out a living in the … Continue reading Does formal employment guarantee social equality in South Africa?
Scientists have detected a new Covid-19 variant called B.1.1.529. At least 50 confirmed cases have been identified in South Africa, Hong Kong and Botswana. These spike mutations might make the virus more resistant to vaccines, increase transmissibility and lead to more severe symptoms. Irobiko Chimezie Kingsley of Meziesblog looks into what we know so far. Where was … Continue reading What you should know about the new COVID-19 variant
Governments across Europe rushed on Friday to bolster their defences against a fresh coronavirus spike, as South Africa announced it had detected a new Covid-19 strain that scientists fear could torpedo efforts to beat the pandemic. In recent weeks the continent has been in the throes of surging cases and violent riots, wrestling with booster … Continue reading New, heavily mutated COVID-19 strains found in South Africa
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday mourned the death of former South African President F.W. de Klerk, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Guterres is deeply saddened to learn of the death of de Klerk and conveys his deepest condolences to the family of de Klerk and to the government and … Continue reading UN chief mourns death of former SA leader FW De Klerk
Rarely is the pragmatist admired. Be it in policy or politics, such a figure induces suspicion, a concern that principles will have to be subordinated to broader goals. True dreamers and visionaries, for all their glaring faults, can take the accolades; the pragmatists can be given lower pegging. Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk These … Continue reading About FW de Klerk
South Africa's Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) ruling suggests you can so long as it doesn’t impair your performance. The CCMA ruled that an employee fired for smoking “zol” at home before coming to work should be reinstated.The commissioner said the employee had been allowed to continue work so his ability to perform … Continue reading Can you smoke marijuana before work?
South African top-flight outfit Kaizer Chiefs have terminated the contract of head coach Gavin Hunt. Gavin Hunt, Coach of Bidvest Wits during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 football match between AmaZulu and Bidvest Wits at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 03 August 2019 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix Assistant Coaches Arthur Zwane and Dillon Sheppard will take over in the … Continue reading South African club Kaizer Chiefs terminate contract with Gavin Hunt
Read the sombre New Year's Day message presented by President Cyril Ramaphosa to South Africans My fellow South Africans, As we reflect on the year that now draws to a close, we see a world that is fundamentally different to anything we have known before. There is no corner of the earth, nor any part … Continue reading Ramaphosa: 2020 has been a year of uncertainty, pain, worry and loss
South African health minister Zweli Mkhize on Wednesday announced that the country has entered the second wave of COVID-19 infections after 6,079 COVID-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours. This brings the total case load in the country to 828,592. Up to the last week, the increase was mainly in the Eastern and Western Cape … Continue reading South Africa experiencing ‘second wave’ of the coronavirus
Messing with the king of the jungle can be dangerous, but it could turn life-threatening when it’s in its own territory. In one such video, an inquisitive lion gave a huge shock to holidaymakers after first opening the door of their car. A family was ecstatic to spot a pack of six fully grow lions … Continue reading Lioness opens car door to join family on Safari ride
Spain has registered 288 deaths in its latest 24-hour period, the lowest figure since 20 March, as the country finally eased up on lockdown restrictions to allow children up to 14 years old outside for the first time in six weeks. A further easing of restrictions is set for next week, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced … Continue reading Spain’s daily death toll declines as restricitions begin to ease
Most countries in the world have ordered all schools to close as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many schools have also asked parents to ensure that learning continues at home. Online learning is an obvious way to keep lessons going; however, only a few schools have well-established online learning systems. Additional challenges … Continue reading How kids can continue learning during a lockdown
South Africa, Africa's most industrialized economy and a nation of 57 million people, will go into a nationwide lockdown for 21 days starting Thursday. The aim is to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, the president said Monday. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the measures in response to the increase of COVID-19 cases … Continue reading South Africa to lockdown for 21 days
Drug addiction in South Africa has reached an alarming level. In its last annual Drug Awareness campaign week, the government of South Africa released statistical figures which indicate a rising level of drug addiction, including the health and financial implications. At the event held between, Nathan Rogerson (a representative of Akeso Clinics, a private inpatient … Continue reading Drug addiction endangering lives in South Africa
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