South Africa Social media for sex education: South African teens explain how it would help them Social media platforms can provide safe, accurate and confidential information about sex to teens. Nattrass/Getty Images By Ayobami Precious Adekola, University of South Africa Most teenagers dread talking about sex with their parents. Their parents feel the same way. In some societies it’s considered taboo to even broach the subject. And, even where sexuality education is taught at schools, research has shown that effective communication between young […] todayApril 18, 2024 60
insert_link Uncategorized S.A’s UDM says government needs to urgently implement full strategies for disaster preparedness and response S.A's UDM says government needs to urgently implement full strategies for disaster preparedness and response, and make South Africans more aware of the implications of natural disasters. This comes as heavy rains battered KwaZulu-Natal leaving five dead in Margate earlier this week. UDM’s secretary-general, Yongama Zigebe, says the government must also increase investment in infrastructure to withstand the growing threat of extreme weather events linked to climate change: todayApril 18, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa South African Police Minister Bheki Cele Takes Action Against Crime SA Police minister Bheki Cele is set to engage with the Richards Bay business community in KwaZulu-Natal today, over policing interventions aimed at clamping down on crime. Officials believe transport mafias are sabotaging rail lines and are linked to a string of murders intended to strike fear into the hearts of locals. The ministry’s spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba, says this engagement comes off the back of the presidential breakfast engagement with […] todayMarch 8, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa SA’s President Ramaphosa Issues Warning Against Election Violence and Vows Arrests for Instigators South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning, stating that individuals inciting election violence will face arrest. This comes in response to threats of bloodshed by the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party in KwaZulu-Natal if denied participation in the upcoming May 29 polls. Earlier today, supporters of the MK party attempted to disrupt the opening of the presidential imbizo in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, with provocative chants, prompting the President to […] todayMarch 8, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Concerns Raised in eThekwini Over General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill Residents of eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal express concerns during public hearings about the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, asserting that it grants excessive power to the minister in the Presidency. The bill aims to establish the South African Intelligence Agency, focusing domestically on counter-intelligence and intelligence-gathering functions. Chairperson of Parliament’s ad hoc committee on the bill, Jerome Maake, notes that residents also highlight issues with vague definitions in the legislation, prompting […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 39
insert_link Environment Why are floods in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal so devastating? Urban planning expert explains By Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu, University of KwaZulu-Natal The devastation caused by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa demonstrates again that the country is not moving fast enough to adopt appropriate urban planning. It should be integrating risk assessment and management in the design and development of cities. This is becoming more urgent as the frequency of floods increases. Most South African cities were built a long time ago, before […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 22
insert_link Entertainment Soul Brothers: the story of a band that revolutionised South African music By Gwen Ansell, University of Pretoria Biographies of important South African musicians often fall into two categories: they either emerge from PhD or other university-based research, or are the fruit of dedicated digging by a fan or family member. The first kind benefit from institutional resources and support; the second from community knowledge of personal details that may be documented nowhere else. Because of that very scarcity of a […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 35
insert_link South Africa KwaZulu-Natal premier has commended the coordinated efforts by disaster and rapid response teams KwaZulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has commended the coordinated efforts by disaster and rapid response teams as adverse weather conditions persist. The death toll from floods in the province has risen to 13, and roads, electricity, and other key infrastructure have been destroyed. Provincial government’s spokesperson, Bongi Gwala, says 59 schools have been damaged by the floods of which 28 are from the uMkhanyakude Municipality alone. todayJanuary 18, 2024 39
insert_link South Africa A stop-and-go is implemented as six trucks were set ablaze in KwaZulu-Natal protests on the N11 near the Amajuba pass Clean-up teams are working diligently to enhance road conditions on the N11 near Amajuba Pass in Charlestown, KwaZulu-Natal, where six trucks were set ablaze during protests. The road, now challenging to traverse due to spillages, has initiated a stop-and-go system for clean-up. Protests commenced late Sunday and continued into Monday, with the motive still unclear. Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson Sindi Msimang says no injuries have been reported. todayDecember 12, 2023 6