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Trump administration under increased pressure as LA protests continue

Daanyaal Matthews 11 June 2025

By Daanyaal Matthews  U.S. President Donald Trump has come under heightened criticism following his decision to deploy 700 marines to Los Angeles in response to protests sparked by his controversial immigration policies.  The deployment is notable not only for its rarity—marking the first time marines have been sent to the

Crew members of the Madleen humanitarian ship are deported while others are still in prison

Kouthar Sambo 11 June 2025

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has condemned Israel’s interception of the Madleen ship. The statement follows reports from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), which claimed the vessel was “attacked” by Israeli forces who “unlawfully boarded” the Madleen while it was attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Speaking on VOC’s

Unemployment in South Africa affects mostly young people

Aneeqa Du Plessis 11 June 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Youth unemployment remains one of South Africa’s most urgent challenges. President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced that nearly two million young people have already benefited from the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative. Last week, the government launched a new phase of the programme, aimed at creating further opportunities for

Western Cape Dams Rise Above 60% Capacity

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 11 June 2025

The Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation has confirmed that dam levels in the province have once again risen above the 60% mark. This improvement follows recent rainfall across various regions, providing much-needed relief and helping to replenish critical water reserves. Department spokesperson Wisane Mavasa welcomed the encouraging development

SA Monitoring New COVID-19 Variant, No Cause for Alarm — Motsoaledi

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 11 June 2025

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has assured South Africans that the newly detected COVID-19 variant, known as Nimbus or NB.1.8.1, poses no immediate threat and does not warrant panic. The variant, currently circulating in parts of Asia and the United Kingdom, is under close surveillance by the National Institute for

Minister Nzimande Strengthens SA-China Scientific and Academic Collaboration Ahead of Global Conference

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 11 June 2025

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr. Blade Nzimande has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to international collaboration during formal engagements with senior leadership at two prestigious Chinese institutions: the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the Aerospace Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Minister outlined the Department’s

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