Xi Story: A Bus Ride Across China’s Urban-Rural Divide
HANGZHOU, June 5 (Xinhua) — As China works to narrow the development gap between citiesREAD MORE
ATM Demands Urgent Action as Vulnerable Grant Applicants Sleep Outside SASSA Office
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on acting Social Development Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga to urgently intervene in what it describes as a humanitarian crisis…
China Enjoys Robust Growth, Growing Global Influence: Putin
ST. PETERSBURG, June 5 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that China is developing robustly and playing an increasingly important role in…
Former SAPS Organised Crime Boss Richard Shibiri Dismissed After Disciplinary Process
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the dismissal of Major General Richard Shibiri, the former national head of Organised Crime, following the conclusion…
Seeing Beyond the Horizon: Unisa Shapes Tomorrow as It Expands Its Research Outputs Significantly
When the University of South Africa, popularly known as the University of the Land, entered the second phase of its 2015-2030 strategy, it was motivated…
Kim Heller’s Book Review: The Reality of Lingering White Privilege and Black Suffering in Post-Apartheid South Africa Draped in Rainbow Colours
In her latest book, “White Privilege. Black Pain: The Power of Race in Democratic South Africa “, Kim Heller builds on her earlier book, “No…
FAO Representative in Russia: BRICS Cooperation in Agri-Food Sector to Shape Future of Global Trade
Special attention should be paid to young people as the key driver of future global production and consumption The population of the BRICS countries, which…
Dignity: Giving Hope, One Pad at a Time
In a country grappling with high unemployment, gender-based violence, and limited economic opportunities for women, a movement is emerging that is proving that meaningful change…
SPIEF Participants Share Experiences of Technology Companies Entering Stock Markets in BRICS Countries
Experts discussed the prospects for creating an alternative financial market infrastructure within the group The accelerated development of technology companies in BRICS countries could increase…
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Nine SAPS Officers Suspended Over Vusimuzi Matlala’s Medicare24 Tender Scandal
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has suspended nine police officers who served on the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) responsible for assessing bids linked to the controversial Medicare24 tender, marking the latest development in a corruption scandal that has rocked the country’s law enforcement leadership.
In a brief statement issued on Friday, SAPS confirmed that the officers had been placed on suspension pending the outcome of disciplinary and related investigations.
“The affected members have been placed onREAD MORE
Xi Story: A Bus Ride Across China’s Urban-Rural Divide
HANGZHOU, June 5 (Xinhua) — As China works to narrow the development gap between cities and the countryside, the transformation of Jiaxing City in eastern Zhejiang Province is reflected in something as ordinary as a bus ride.
One spring afternoon in 2004, Xi Jinping, then secretary of Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), stepped onto a bus in downtown Jiaxing and rode more than 20 kilometres to the rural end of the route.
ATM Demands Urgent Action as Vulnerable Grant Applicants Sleep Outside SASSA Office
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on acting Social Development Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga to urgently intervene in what it describes as a humanitarian crisis at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office in Bellville, where elderly and disabled grant applicants have reportedly been forced to sleep outside in freezing winter conditions to access services.
In a letter dated 5 June 2026, ATM Chief Whip Thandiswa Marawu said the situation represented a “profound failure of public administration”READ MORE
China Enjoys Robust Growth, Growing Global Influence: Putin
ST. PETERSBURG, June 5 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that China is developing robustly and playing an increasingly important role in the global economy, world politics and international affairs.
At a meeting with heads of major international news agencies attending the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Putin said that the sound relations between the Russian and Chinese heads of state serve as a solid foundation for continuously opening up new prospects forREAD MORE
Former SAPS Organised Crime Boss Richard Shibiri Dismissed After Disciplinary Process
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the dismissal of Major General Richard Shibiri, the former national head of Organised Crime, following the conclusion of internal disciplinary proceedings.
In a statement issued on Friday, SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the disciplinary process was conducted in accordance with SAPS regulations and principles of procedural fairness.
“Major General Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct relating to conduct that brought the organisation into disrepute, including associating himself withREAD MORE
Seeing Beyond the Horizon: Unisa Shapes Tomorrow as It Expands Its Research Outputs Significantly
When the University of South Africa, popularly known as the University of the Land, entered the second phase of its 2015-2030 strategy, it was motivated by the adage “Do not look to the ground for your next step; greatness lies with those who look to the horizon”.
This rang true at Unisa in 2021, as the adage served as a reminder for the university to keep its eyes on the big picture and not let temporary, small challengesREAD MORE
Kim Heller’s Book Review: The Reality of Lingering White Privilege and Black Suffering in Post-Apartheid South Africa Draped in Rainbow Colours
In her latest book, “White Privilege. Black Pain: The Power of Race in Democratic South Africa “, Kim Heller builds on her earlier book, “No White Lies: Black Politics and White Power in South Africa”. I write from the vantage point of having reviewed that book in 2021. The latest publication, “White Privilege. Black Pain: The Power of Race in Democratic South Africa”, like her earlier work, tackles the theme of white supremacy in the post-1994 society in SouthREAD MORE
FAO Representative in Russia: BRICS Cooperation in Agri-Food Sector to Shape Future of Global Trade
Special attention should be paid to young people as the key driver of future global production and consumption
The population of the BRICS countries, which accounts for 42 per cent of the world’s population, is becoming younger, making it essential to focus on youth in the development of the agricultural sector, as they represent the future of global production and consumption. This view was expressed by Oleg Kobyakov, Director of the Liaison Office with the Russian Federation ofREAD MORE
Dignity: Giving Hope, One Pad at a Time
In a country grappling with high unemployment, gender-based violence, and limited economic opportunities for women, a movement is emerging that is proving that meaningful change can begin with something as simple as a sanitary pad.
Dignity is more than a sanitary pad brand. It is a movement founded by women, for women, with a vision of restoring dignity, creating economic opportunities, and empowering communities across South Africa. At the heart of the movement is a simple but powerfulREAD MORE
SPIEF Participants Share Experiences of Technology Companies Entering Stock Markets in BRICS Countries
Experts discussed the prospects for creating an alternative financial market infrastructure within the group
The accelerated development of technology companies in BRICS countries could increase annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth by up to US$656 billion, while cooperation among member states could generate an additional GDP effect of more than US$2.7 trillion per year. This was stated by Ilya Ivaninsky, Director of the Center for Business Education and Analytics of the Central University, citing a report prepared jointlyREAD MORE