South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has made some changes to his cabinet. He has appointed new ministers for the environment and trade departments. These new faces come from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is a key partner in Ramaphosa's coalition government. The new environment minister i
South Africa's finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, recently addressed baseless claims of persecution against white Afrikaners. He did this during a budget speech. These claims were made by former U. S. President Donald Trump. Trump's remarks led to a U. S. boycott of the Johannesburg G20 summit. Go
In South Africa, a big change is coming to the environment ministry. Dion George, who has been in charge of fisheries, forestry, and the environment, might soon step down. His party, the Democratic Alliance, has suggested replacing him with Willie Aucamp, their spokesman. This shift comes after Geo
The United States has decided to dramatically cut the number of refugees allowed into the country each year. Starting next year, only 7, 500 refugees will be permitted to enter, a significant drop from previous years. This new limit is part of a broader trend of restricting refugee admissions, which
Rugby is a tough sport. It's no surprise that injuries happen. But what about women's rugby in South Africa? A recent study looked into this. It wanted to find out how often injuries occur. It also looked at how bad these injuries are. And what makes them more likely to happen. First, let's talk ab
A new player is about to shake things up in South Africa's stock market. Optasia, a fintech company that uses AI, is planning a major move. They want to raise a lot of money by selling shares. The goal is to get 6. 3 billion rand, which is about $365 million. This would be the biggest IPO in South A
South Africa took a big step in 2001. They decided to include all students, even those with intellectual disabilities, in regular schools. This was a huge deal. It was a chance to give everyone equal opportunities. But, like many good ideas, putting it into practice hasn't been easy. Years have pas
In South Africa's Cape Flats, a place marked by deep-rooted inequalities and a history of apartheid, religion plays a big role in people's lives. For some women who survived childhood sexual abuse, faith can be a source of comfort. But it can also make things harder. This is because some religious p
South Africa has been actively working to stop HIV from spreading from mothers to their babies. The country has made big strides, but there are still some issues to tackle. First, let's talk about the good news. South Africa has one of the best policies in the world to prevent HIV transmission from
Acute myocarditis (AM) is a serious condition where the heart muscle becomes inflamed. A recent study in South Africa, known as CAMISA, is trying to figure out how this condition shows up, what causes it, and how patients fare. This research is crucial because understanding these aspects can lead to
