insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Lifeline/Childline Empowers Teachers Through Counselling Training Teachers from Tangeni Shilongo and surrounding schools are participating in a five-day Personal Growth and Basic Counselling Skills training hosted by Lifeline/Childline at the coast. Shamyn Scott, Counselling Centre Coordinator, says the sessions are designed to equip educators with essential skills to support learners’ emotional well-being. “This training is one in a million,” Scott explains. “It covers self-awareness, conflict resolution, and sensitive topics such as death and grieving. We believe […] today9 September, 2025
insert_link World U.S. suspends intel and weapons supplies to Ukraine The U.S. has cut off some intelligence sharing with Ukraine and suspended weapons supplies in a bid to get Kyiv to the negotiating table with Russia. CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced the move on Wednesday on Fox Business. Caroline Malone reports. today6 March, 2025
insert_link Africa S.A Cabinet Backs AU & UN Efforts on DRC Conflict Meanwhile, S.A's cabinet has reaffirmed its support for the African Union and United Nations resolutions aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a media briefing, minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, urged all parties to work towards a peaceful solution and an end to hostilities: today28 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Ramaphosa Opens G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in S.A S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the G20 Foreign ministers meeting at Nasrec in Johannesburg, marking the first meeting under South Africa’s G20 presidency. In his keynote address, Ramaphosa welcomed delegates and highlighted the significance of the summit being held on African soil for the first time. He called for greater cooperation and solidarity among nations to address global challenges like poverty, inequality, and conflict: today21 February, 2025
insert_link Africa AU Summit Fails to Address African Conflict Zones Says Analyst South African Political analyst Kenneth Mokgathle has criticized the recent African Union summit for failing to propose concrete solutions or interventions for conflict-affected nations. He highlighted ongoing crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where M23 rebels have seized Goma and Bukavu, leading to significant casualties, and in Sudan, where violence continues to claim lives and displace millions. today20 February, 2025
insert_link World US and Russia begin talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine The US and Russia are beginning talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are in Riyadh for discussions Washington says will find out if Moscow is 'serious' about an end to the conflict. Neither Ukraine nor any European nations have been invited to the talks. today18 February, 2025
insert_link Africa AU Summit Urges M23 Rebels to Cease Fire in Eastern DRC The African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government has voiced deep concern over the escalating crisis in eastern DRC. During the 38th AU Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders called on M23 rebels to halt hostilities to prevent further loss of life. The Assembly reaffirmed that inclusive negotiations and political dialogue remain the only viable path to resolving conflicts across the continent. today17 February, 2025
insert_link World Ukraine’s Zelensky holds talks with US Vice-President Vance in Germany After sharply denouncing some European leaders, US Vice President JD Vance spoke with the Ukrainian leader on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Volodymyr Zelensky reacted diplomatically in a post-meeting press conference. But neither gave away any tangible progress from the talks on movement toward a peace plan with Russia. Caroline Malone reports. today17 February, 2025
insert_link World Arab League ambassadors at the UN reject the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza Ambassadors representing the Arab group of countries at the United Nations have unequivocally rejected any plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza. Speaking to reporters in New York on Friday, Kuwait's ambassador to the UN, Tareq Al Banai said that any attempt to change the demographic or territory in the region must be stopped. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. today15 February, 2025
