Oil is clearly in long-term "decline mode", according to the Energy Minister of the United Arab Emirates, one of the world's biggest exporters of the commodity, Bloomberg reports. According to the report, the UAE will supply the world with crude for as long as it is needed, the Minister said. "To assume oil is going to be there forever is wishful thinking," Suhail Al-Mazrouei said in a speech at the ADIPEC Energy […]
Russia and Jordan agreed to ramp up coordination on Syria during a visit Thursday by Russia’s top diplomat to the Hashemite Kingdom, underscoring how even one of the US’s closest allies in the region has continued to engage with Russia despite the war in Ukraine. Syria is a top concern for the resource-poor kingdom, whose budget has been strained by hosting more than 1.3 million Syrian refugees. Jordan has also warned about the presence of Iranian-backed […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reflected on the progress made in fighting gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and has taken accountability for government’s slow response to fight the scourge. Ramaphosa spoke at the presidential summit on GBVF this week and reflected on the progress made since the 2018 summit. Accountability for slow progress in the national strategic plan He said the presidency and cabinet should account for the slow progress in the plan. […]
The case against alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is expected to resume on Friday in the High Court in Cape Town for a pretrial hearing. Mafe was arrested after a fire broke out at Parliament in January 2022. The blaze destroyed huge parts of the National Assembly and caused extensive damage to other areas. Mafe faces several charges including arson, terrorism and theft. Mafe did not attend the last pretrial […]
At 07H28 Thursday morning, Netcare 911 responded to a collision on Brackenfell Station Road opposite the train station in Brackenfell Cape Town. Reports allege that the driver of a light delivery vehicle lost control after having seizures, resulting in the bakkie leaving the road, crashing through a fence and knocking down a tree. The vehicle then came to rest on the train tracks. Medics assessed the scene and found the […]
by Lee-Yandra Paulsen Data published by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity group states the average cost of the household food basket has decreased by R18.03 (-0,4%) from R4 805.86 in September to R4 787.83 in October 2022, although the average cost of the food basket has increased by R470.28 (10,9%), from R4 317.56 in October 2021 to R4 787.83 in October 2022. This is according to Programme Creator for […]
As the Western Cape Department of Social Development mark the start of Disability Rights Awareness month, they call on citizens to do their part in removing the social, physical, and attitudinal barriers faced by persons with disabilities. Disability Rights Awareness Month is observed annually from 3 November until the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December. “The key to upholding the rights of persons with disabilities begins with […]
Police members in the Western Cape remain committed to rid the communities of drugs in a bid to provide a safer environment. Police members of the West Coast Rural Flying Squad responded to information of a drug peddler travelling on the N7 highway in the direction of Cape Town transporting drugs on Tuesday 01 November 2022. At around 19:10 they spotted the suspicious vehicle and instructed the driver to stop. […]
Germany and the European Union are examining whether to classify Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation, Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, said on Sunday, Reuters reports. "I made it clear last week that we will launch another package of sanctions, that we will examine how we can also list the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation," Baerbock said in an interview with ARD broadcaster on Sunday. Germany, last week, said it was tightening entry […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
