SA moves to limit spread of Mpox

by | | News, South Africa

23 July 2025 | 14:00 CAT 1-minute read With 10 confirmed cases and signs of community transmission, South Africa is increasing its response to Mpox through targeted vaccinations and public awareness campaigns. Dr Lesley Bamford from the National Health Department says...

The Media Lens : New Superman Film Challenges Pro-Israel Narratives

by | | News, World

23 July 2025 | 08:30 CAT 3-minute read The new Superman film has sparked global debate by portraying a fictional occupation that closely mirrors Israel’s presence in Palestine, marking a rare moment in mainstream media where the Israeli state is symbolically cast in a...

The Africa Report

by | | Africa, News

22 July 2025 | 11:50 CAT 2-minute read Sudan faces worsening catastrophe amid mass killings and migrant deportations Main Points: Nearly 300 civilians were killed in recent RSF attacks in North Kordofan. Libya deported 700 Sudanese migrants amid a broader crackdown on...

George building collapse: tragedy rooted in preventable negligence, says minister

by | | News, South Africa

22 July 2025 | 10:40 CAT 2-minute read In a nutshell: The George building collapse was preventable and rooted in systemic negligence. 14 reforms have been proposed, including stricter engineering regulation and a whistleblower hotline. Criminal investigations are...

DA slams FF+ for blocking rural safety reforms that could tackle farm attacks

by | | News, South Africa

22 July 2025 | 08:05 CAT 2-minute read The Freedom Front Plus (FF+) has come under fire for voting against a parliamentary report aimed at tackling farm attacks and rural crime in South Africa. The Democratic Alliance (DA), which backed the report, has labelled FF+’s...