Russian Scientists Develop Next-Generation Hearing Implants to Reduce Sound Loss
New personalised design improves clarity and cuts distortion by over 17% Researchers from Perm NationalREAD MORE
Mozambique’s Government Calls for Creation of a Professional Order for Social Workers
The Minister of Labour, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, has advocated for the establishment of a professional order for social workers in Mozambique—an initiative…
Xi Focus: Xi Jinping Drives China’s Relentless Fight Against Desertification
BEIJING — Beijing’s spring sandstorms in Xi Jinping’s childhood weren’t just natural phenomena to him; they were a persistent nuisance. “We had to wear thick…
MKP Tension: Dr John Hlophe Confirms Removing Nhlamulo Ndhlela, Refutes Claims Knives are Out for Chief Whip Colleen Makhubele
The parliamentary leader of the MK (Umkhonto Wesizwe) Party and deputy president of the party, Dr John Hlophe, has confirmed that the letter removing Nhlamulo…
Lot-Drawing Ceremony is a Traditional Religious Ritual and Historical Convention That Must Be Upheld in Reincarnation of Living Buddhas: Signed Article
The following is a signed article by Liu Huan, an assistant research fellow at the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.…
Liverpool Star Dies in Car Crash
Liverpool and Portugal midfielder Diogo Jota has died alongside his brother after a car accident in Spain. Jota, whose full name is Diogo José Teixeira…
Traditional Healers, Anti-Crime NGO Blast Sangoma Over Limpopo Circuit Manager’s Death
Traditional healers have lambasted a sangoma at the centre of the brutal murder of a Limpopo circuit manager after telling his daughter during consultation that…
Magesi FC Appoints New Head Coach
Limpopo club Magesi FC has filled the vacant Head Coach position. Dikwena Tsa Meetse have roped in former Malawian international John Maduka ahead of the…
Nigerian Vice President Urges Africa to Follow Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on African nations to emulate Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative, describing it as an inclusive, impactful, and visionary model…
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AmaZulu Makes ‘10111’ Call
Betway Premiership side AmaZulu has decided not to fix what is not broken regarding their technical team.
Currently sixth in league standings, Usuthu are poised for a top-eight finish, which will mark an improvement on last season’s 11th-place finish.
At the helm is Arthur “10111” Zwane, who has done enough as head coach to earn a contract extension beyond the current season.
“I can confirm that Arthur Zwane is going to be with AmaZulu beyond this season,”READ MORE
Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo Still Critical of Jacob Zuma’s Special Remission
Former Chief Justice of South Africa, Raymond Zondo, is still critical of the Ramaphosa administration’s decision to grant former president Jacob Zuma a special remission that ensured he did not return to finish his 15-month contempt of court sentence.
Zondo says a lot was wrong with the August 2023 decision.
He addressed the matter on Tuesday (6 May 2025) while speaking in Cape Town during a Commonwealth conference on anti-corruption, which was attended by organisations such as the Special InvestigatingREAD MORE
Xi’s upcoming visit to deepen China-Russia ties, bolster global peace
BEIJING – At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from Wednesday to Saturday and attend in Moscow the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War.
More than 80 years ago, the peoples of China, the Soviet Union and other countries fought side by side and secured victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, opening a new chapter in human history.
AsREAD MORE
The City of Tshwane’s Approval of Special Leave for Ukuthwasa Represents a Significant Employment Law Shift in the Recognition of African Spirituality
Recently, the City of Tshwane has approved a policy that provides special leave for employees who need to undergo ukuthwasa. This is a significant approval in South Africa, especially from a government institution. The announcement is a positive and progressive development from the employment law’s perspective. It also aligns with the Constitution’s values, recognising African customary law and indigenous practices.
It addresses the issues related to the Indigenous practices of African people, particularly concerning the ongoing victimisation of those undergoingREAD MORE
29 foreign leaders to arrive in Russia for Victory Parade
Leaders of Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Cuba, Laos, Myanmar, and other countries will attend the celebrations in Moscow on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This was reported to journalists by Yury Ushakov, Aide to the Russian President.
India, Indonesia, and South Africa will also be represented by high-level delegations. The Presidential Aide said that a large reception will be held in the Kremlin on 8READ MORE
‘Spot On’ Decision as Ace Ncobo Quits SuperSport Job
Andile “Ace” Ncobo has broken ranks with pay-per-view channel SuperSport TV after 13 years on its payroll.
Ncobo and his wife, Salomie Twaise Ncobo, were granted bail of R50,000 and R30,000, respectively, after appearing in the Bellville magistrate’s court on Monday morning to face three counts of fraud and money laundering.
They are due back in court on 29 May.
Following their appearance, the former PSL and FIFA referee confirmed his decision to leave SuperSport, for whom he was anREAD MORE
Rabada Back In India After Serving Ban
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada can play cricket again after serving a drug ban.
News broke over the weekend that the Proteas star was serving a ban for the use of a “recreational drug.”
The Gujarat Titans player returned home from India last month, initially thought to be addressing an “important personal matter”, before revelations emerged that he had tested positive for a banned substance, which was allegedly weed.
The South African Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed in a statementREAD MORE
Devastated Chatsworth Community Threatens City Water Distribution Officer
Members of the Chatsworth community and surrounding areas in KwaZulu Natal who rely on the Chatsworth Reservoir 4 are facing delays in the restoration of water supply after an unfortunate incident on Monday, May 5.
The eThekwini Municipality reported that the city’s water distribution officer was threatened and prevented by a group of community members from entering the reservoir to close the valves – a vital step required to allow the system to refill.
Contemporarily, some of the affected areasREAD MORE
ANC Vhembe Region Endorses Limpopo Provincial Secretary Reuben Madadhze for a Second Term
During its elective conference, the ANC in Vhembe region resolved to support Limpopo provincial secretary Ruben Madadzhe for a second term in the upcoming provincial conference.
Vhembe, which is the party’s biggest region in the province, elected new leadership over the weekend, to lead the regional ANC for the next three years and spearhead the campaigns for the 2026 local government elections.
Even though nominations for the 11th ANC provincial elective conference are not open, the region has set upREAD MORE
Church Robbed in Gqeberha, Congregants’ Cellphones, Pastor’s Car Forcefully Snatched
The police in the Eastern Cape have officially confirmed the incident whereby armed robbers stormed a church and robbed congregants in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
According to official information from the police, the incident happened around 6:30pm last night at Gallant Street, Greenfields, Booysens Park, where five suspects targeted congregants.
“The incident occurred on 05 May 2025 at approximately 18:30 when five armed and masked men stormed the church and robbed around 50 congregants of their cellphones and other valuables.
“TheREAD MORE