South African high school vaping crisis: what the research says

by | | News, South Africa

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 3 December 2024 | 09:22 a.m. CAT 2-minute read A study led by the University of Cape Town has uncovered a startling level of vaping among high school learners in South Africa, with nearly 30% of Grade 12 learners reporting...

New agreement will help end construction mafia: Minister of Public Works

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Sameera Casmod |sameerac@radioislam.co.za 2 December 2024 | 22:28 CAT 2-minute read The “Durban Declaration”—a partnership agreement to stop the criminal disruption of construction sites countrywide—was signed on Tuesday at the National Construction Summit. The...

Palestine Report

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Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 2 December 2024 | 15:26 CAT 4-minute read Gaza ceasefire discussions underway in Cairo Hamas military operations continue in Gaza Ben-Gvir issues orders to prevent adhan on loudspeakers Gaza ceasefire discussions underway in...

SA’s potential to become an investment destination depends on reforming policy: IRR

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Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 28 November 2024 | 10:37 a.m. CAT 2-minute read A report by the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) shows the potential for South Africa to become a magnet for foreign investment, provided a suitable policy and...

The Asia-Pacific Report

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Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 28 November 2024 | 09:03 CAT -minute read RBNZ lowers cash rate, NZ$ spikes The Reserve Bank of New Zealand decreased its cash rate by 50 basis points to 4.25% yesterday, in a move many economists had been expecting. The...