insert_link South Africa S.A. Police Ministry Aims to Strengthen Community Policing in High Crime Areas The South African Police Ministry is prioritizing the improvement of community policing in crime-ridden regions spanning three provinces. According to spokesperson Lirandzu Themba, Operation Shanela has led to half a million arrests. Themba further announces that Police Minister Bheki Cele will spearhead community Izimbizo events aimed at tackling severe crimes scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, and Sunday in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape, respectively. today11 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Donates Educational Materials to Omusati Region Schools The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association has generously contributed teaching and learning materials valued at over 61 thousand Namibia dollars to the Kampelo Combined and Olutsiidhi Primary School in the Omusati region. The donation aims to support educational endeavors and enhance learning opportunities for students in the region. Corresponding from Ondangwa for Future Media is Maria Namupala. today10 April, 2024
insert_link South Africa George Municipality in S.A to Conduct Mop-Up Operations After Flooding The George Municipality in South Africa will continue mop-up operations today following flooding in various parts of the Western Cape town. Disaster Management Services reported that some areas received over 100 millimeters of rain, leading to overflowing of the Garden Route Dam. Flooding affected homes, roads, and infrastructure such as the Wilderness Civils Depot and Water Treatment Works. Mayoral committee member for Community Safety, Marais Kruger, mentioned that wet and […] today10 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a ‘mistake’ with his approach in Gaza 2 U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a 'mistake' with his approach in Gaza. President Biden is calling for a ceasefire and for Israel to allow more access for food and medicine. He's made the comments in an interview with Univision filmed days after several aid workers were killed in Gaza last week. today10 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Justice Minister Plans Satellite Office of High Court Master in Katutura Justice minister, Yvonne Dausab, has revealed plans to establish a satellite office of the Master of the High Court in Katutura, Windhoek. This initiative aims to improve accessibility to services related to the administration of deceased and insolvent estates. Dausab highlighted the challenges of the current central location and emphasized the satellite office's responsibilities, including overseeing appointments of curators, administrators of trusts, and managing the Guardian Fund. today10 April, 2024
insert_link World The US is considering easing advisories against its citizens travelling to China The US is considering easing advisories against its citizens travelling to China, in a sign that relations have stabilised further. But American Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell warned that Chinese support for Russia's war in Ukraine puts that at risk. Laura Westbrook has more. today10 April, 2024
insert_link South Africa Freedom Front Plus in S.A Gains Tourism Minister’s Support for Local Tourism Initiative The Freedom Front Plus in South Africa announces that Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille is fully backing its efforts to enhance organized tourism at the local and rural levels. Last year, the party initiated a program aimed at unlocking the potential of local tourism, resulting in the establishment of over 50 potential tourism corridors across the country, following the successful formation of the Vaal Corridor Tourism Association. Michal Groenewald from […] today10 April, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA’s AfriForum is ready to launch a legal challenge if the country’s Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed into law SA's AfriForum is ready to launch a legal challenge if the country's Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed into law. The bill amends sections of the South African Schools Act of 1996 to respond to administrative and governance problems in schools, and to transform the education system as a whole. AfriForum’s, Alana Bailey, says it is clear that the Bela Bill is undesirable and impracticable. today10 April, 2024
insert_link World Trump bid to delay trial denied An appeals court in New York has rejected Donald Trump's efforts to delay his upcoming criminal trial. The case against Trump is scheduled to begin on Monday and centers around accusations that he paid hush money to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. William Denselow reports from New York. today10 April, 2024