/Karas and Hardap report male suicides

/Karas and Hardap report male suicides

A 22-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at Rehoboth in the Hardap Region on Saturday. According to the crime report, Adriano Beukes hanged himself around 11pm in the Block D residential area. The body was found hanging from the roof of the storeroom by his younger brother. No suicide note was found. No foul play is suspected the crime report indicated. The police reported another suicide at Keetmanshoop, where a 39-year-old […]

November 27, 2023

World

Biden proposes extension to Gaza humanitarian pause

US President Joe Biden says he's hopeful that the current pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas could be extended. The President spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday after Hamas released another 17 hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinians detained by the Israelis. Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

November 27, 2023 1

South Africa

SA’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC government is bringing about real transformation

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is bringing about real transformation in giving access to clean running water to people across the country. He unveiled the Bhekindodo Water Scheme in Jozini’s ward ten in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday, as part of the ANC’s election campaign. Ramaphosa has assured Jozini residents that the water roll-out project, benefitting 484 households, will see them accessing clean water.

November 27, 2023 9

Namibia

Police report three suicides involving men over the weekend

A 22-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at Omungwelume village in the Engela Constituency on Friday. His body was found hanging inside a building with a rope around the neck, the Namibian Police Force said in a crime report issued on Sunday. The deceased allegedly also attempted to hang himself two months ago. The motive behind his action is unknown. No suicide note was left behind and investigations are ongoing.

November 27, 2023 2

South Africa

Julius Malema says the EFF has revived the interest of the youth in politics

EFF leader Julius Malema says the party has changed the face of politics including reviving the interest of the youth in politics. He addressed the party’s Free State Provincial Ground Forces Forum yesterday. Young people between the ages of 16 and 29 made up the majority of first-time registrations at 78.31-percent during the voter registration weekend earlier this month. Malema says the youth of South Africa have had enough of […]

November 27, 2023 2

World

UN warns of “famine” in Gaza

The UN World Food Program is warning Gaza may be on the "brink of famine". The WFP's Executive Director Cindy McCain confirmed that the UN has managed to feed more than 110,000 people in Gaza since the pause in the fighting. But she warned that much more help was still needed. Speaking to CBS McCain also said other countries needed to help support the agency's efforts.

November 27, 2023 20

World

Hamas releases 17 hostages in third daily release

Hamas released 17 hostages on Sunday, including a four-year-old American girl. It was the third daily release of hostages, with the fourth and final set of prisoners expected to be set free on Monday. Israel in turn released 39 Palestinians. However, as Mia Alberti in Lebanon reports the pause in fighting could be extended beyond the current four-day agreement.

November 27, 2023 1

Namibia

Rani Group avails 70 bursaries for distribution in 14 regions

The Rani Group has put aside N$1.4 million for 70 bursaries as part of educating a Namibian child. Company Managing Director Ali Dharani said they believe in building the community, hence their handover of scholarships for students from all the 14 regions. Dharani said they believe the biggest investment a person can ever make is by investing in the education of a child. The 70 bursaries will be distributed to […]

November 27, 2023 41

Namibia

SA’s Transport minister says there will be zero tolerance for those who disregard the rules of the road

SA's Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says there will be zero tolerance for those who disregard the rules of the road during this festive season. She officially launched the 2023/2024 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign in Tsakane on Gauteng’s East Rand yesterday. The focus of this year’s campaign is on the impact of alcohol on road user behaviour and its contribution to the carnage. Chikunga has issued a stern warning to […]

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