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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

Search Continues After Mthatha Bus Swept Away in Eastern Cape Floods

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 11 June 2025

Search and rescue teams in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, have recovered the school bus that was swept away by floodwaters in the Dikolini River. No bodies were found inside. The bus had been carrying 13 learners, two other passengers, and the driver. Three learners were rescued on Monday, while the search

Analyst criticises media bias in the capture of the Madleen Flotilla

Aneeqa Du Plessis 10 June 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Recent reports confirm that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was among three individuals released from Israeli custody earlier this morning. The release follows the detention of the Madleen, a charity vessel carrying 12 activists, including Thunberg, who were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid by sea to the

Qurbani Project Feeds 150,000, Uniting Communities Across Race and Faith

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 10 June 2025

As South Africans marked Eid al-Adha, local NGO Awqaf SA, in partnership with Diyanet Türkiye, honoured the sacred act of Qurbani through a faith-based food relief programme. The initiative involves the slaughter of animals to distribute meat to the poor, embodying the values of compassion and charity central to the

Helen Zille consider running for Johannesburg Mayor

Daanyaal Matthews 10 June 2025

By Daanyaal Matthews Chairperson of the DA Federal Council, Helen Zille, is reportedly considering the position of Johannesburg mayor after several senior party members declined the opportunity to lead the city.  The deadline for mayoral submissions is Friday, 13 June 2025. Zille has indicated that she will make a final

Ghost workers’ in public sector labelled as organized crime by portfolio committee

Daanyaal Matthews 10 June 2025

By Daanyaal Matthews  Parliament’s Public Service and Administration Portfolio Committee has described the presence of ‘ghost workers’ in the public sector as a form of organised crime.  Committee Chairperson Jan de Villiers emphasised that the issue has infiltrated all levels of government, with ghost workers siphoning off millions of rands

Western Cape Pushes for Policing Powers Amid Rising Crime

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 10 June 2025

Amid escalating violent crime, the Western Cape’s Safety and Security Portfolio Committee has adopted a motion calling for the devolution of key policing powers from national to local government. The proposal aims to boost the province’s ability to combat serious crimes such as gang violence, drug trafficking, extortion, and firearm-related

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.

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