‘Time to deliver’: pressure grows for climate deal in Dubai
DUBAI – The president of the UN’s COP28 climate talks urged negotiators to compromise on Sunday, warning “failure is not an option” as efforts to reach a deal on phasing…
Israeli forces push into southern Gaza as situation turns ‘apocalyptic’
GAZA CITY – Israeli forces pushed Sunday into southern Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of civilians have fled in search of shelter from bombardments and intense fighting with Hamas militants.…
US sets 2028 as target for first high-speed train
WASHINGTON – The United States will have its first high-speed train — between Los Angeles and Las Vegas — in 2028, the Biden administration said Friday as it unveiled a…
Hunter Biden indicted on tax evasion charges
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – Hunter Biden was indicted late Thursday on multiple counts of tax evasion, the second time this year President Joe Biden’s troubled son has been charged…
Over 99% Grade 1 and 8 pupils placed for 2024, says Gauteng Education Dept
JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng Education Department said a little over 32,000 applicants for Grades 1 and 8 have not been allocated a school for the 2024 academic year. The Department…
Gold One Modder East mine: One hostage released, tensions escalating, says NUM
JOHANNESBURG – Reports have emerged that the hostage drama at the Gold One Modder East Mine in Springs has turned violent as workers allegedly clashed underground. Miners have reportedly been…
Water demand spikes in Joburg areas already battling shortages
JOHANNESBURG – Johannesburg has been dealt another blow to its ongoing water woes, as demand spikes in areas already battling a water shortage. According to Johannesburg Water, the South Hills…
NHI will address inequality gap in the health sector, says HAITU
CAPE TOWN – The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union (HAITU) has welcomed the passing of the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI) by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP),…
Victims of R2.7bn BHI Trust ponzi scheme in the dark
Investors in the estimated R2.7 billion BHI Trust Ponzi scheme are facing a bleak Christmas with no answers to whether they will ever be refunded their money, almost two months after…
Sugar Association interdict threatens to delay Tongaat Hulett creditors vote
Friday’s crucial creditors vote on a business rescue plan for troubled sugar giant Tongaat Hulett is set to be delayed again by court action by the South African Sugar Association…
Economy shrinks by 0.2% in third quarter
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Eat, pray, invest: Naspers sees gold in India’s trove of data
(Graphic: John McCann/M&G) That is also why Naspers has backed some earlier-stage entrepreneurs in the country. Meesho seems to do something very similar to Swiggy, but it aims at “Tier…
December last minute leave: How to maximise your public holidays
If you’re lucky enough to be going away these holidays or are simply planning a long-deserved break at home, you’ll want to make the most of the public holidays on…
REMINDER: Long weekend ahead after public holiday promise
South Africans are in for a treat ahead of an upcoming long weekend, thanks to President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring 15 December a public holiday. The day was granted as a…
Lifehacks: Simple stomach fat burner drink, No diet or exercise needed (Video)
Life became much easier with the Lifehack series from The South African website. A new life hack every day of the week – don’t miss it! WATCH | Try drinking…
Christmas blues? SADAG’s tips on managing your mental health these holidays
For many, Christmas is about spending quality time with friends and family. For others, the festive season is filled with stress, sadness, loneliness, depression, and anxiety. If you’re struggling with…
As Fury Erupts Over Campus Antisemitism, Conservatives Seize the Moment
For years, conservatives have struggled to persuade American voters that the left-wing tilt of higher education is not only wrong but dangerous. Universities and their students, they’ve argued, have been…
What to Know About Elizabeth Magill, the Penn President Who Resigned
The president of the University of Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Magill, resigned on Saturday, four days after she came under fire for her responses at a congressional hearing on Tuesday in which…
Penn’s President Resigns, After Her Responses About Antisemitism
The president of the University of Pennsylvania, M. Elizabeth Magill, resigned on Saturday, four days after her testimony at a congressional hearing in which she seemed to evade the question…
Africa: Greening Education – Education Paying Highest Cost for Ongoing Climate Crisis
Dubai — It is a global catastrophe of astounding proportions that millions of children are on the run today, forcibly displaced from their homes. As conflict and climate change increasingly…