insert_link South Africa South African youth urged to actively participate in today’s election South Africa Defence and Military Veterans minister Thandi Modise has urged young people to actively participate in today's election, emphasising the critical role of voting in holding the government accountable. Modise highlighted that voter apathy could harm the country's progress, urging the youth to use their votes to shape the nation's future: todayMay 29, 2024 42
insert_link Oshiwambo South Africa okwa kondema oshiponokela sha Israel mo Rafah shoka sha dhipaga aakwashigwana South Africa nena okwa kondema oshiponekela sha Israel moshilando Rafah mo Gaza shoka sha dhipaga aantu 45 mokamba yaamboka ya tulululwa. Oshiponokela osheetitha ongeyo noku kondemwa muuyuni,noku etitha oshigongi shomeendelelo sho UNSC. Uuministeli wiikwapondje wa South africa owati epangelo lya South Africa olya wayimine oshigwana shomuuyuni oku kondema iiponokela tayi ningilwa aakwashigwana sho Israel a ponokele otenda yeedhilila aa Palestine mboka ya tulululwa . Oshiponokela osheya sho konima yomasiku gaali […] todayMay 28, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa South Africans go to the polls to choose a new government: what’s different this time By Dirk Kotze, University of South Africa South Africa’s seventh general election since democracy in 1994, set for 29 May 2024, takes place under circumstances different from any other election in the history of the nation. Some view the hotly contested national and provincial elections as a watershed moment for the country. We asked political scientist Dirk Kotze to explain the changed circumstances. There’s […] todayMay 28, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa Mayibuye! The 100-year-old slogan that’s stirred up divisions in South Africa’s elections By Corinne Sandwith, University of Pretoria Political parties the world over use slogans, icons, colours, names and flags to establish their political and historical credentials. What happens when two political parties lay claim to the same history and the same symbolic capital? In South Africa, a conflict of this kind is being played out between the governing African National Congress (ANC) party led by […] todayMay 28, 2024 29
insert_link Africa A mixed bag for Elon Musk’s space internet in Africa By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency As Elon Musk-owned Starlink internet service reaches a new global milestone of 3 million users in nearly 100 countries, it's a mixed bag for its operations in Africa. "Congratulations to the @SpaceX team on passing 3 million customers in 99 countries! And thanks to you for buying @Starlink!" Musk recently thanked Starlink and users on X for the milestone. On its progress report, […] todayMay 27, 2024 55
insert_link 3 9 Oshiwambo South Africa okwa lopota oshipotha oshitiyali sha kolekwa mo labora sho M-pox. Omukithi ohagu etithwa kombuto yo monkeypox. Omupopiliko guuhaku Foster Mohale okwati omuvu omulumentu gomimvo 39 ngoka a taambelwa moshipangelo sha Addington mo Durban. Tati omuvu inaya kiilongo niitopolwa mbyoka ya dhidhilika etukuko lyo M-Pox. oshipotha shotango osha lopotwa mu 23 June 2022. todayMay 27, 2024 66 9 3
insert_link 2 2 Oshiwambo Ovanongo mo politika moS.A ota vati, ota shi dulika ongudu yoANC ika kanife oipundi okudja mo mahoololo twa taa lela , ina shi monika nale. Ongudu yo mangeli mo , South Africa (ANC) okwa lo potwa ya li ya unganeka oshikonga shayo sha xuuninwa olomakaya, noku tala ngee ta imono efindano lo ku kwatela komesho oshilongo oshikako oshi 7 mombelewa. Olopota yo ikundaneki moshilongo osho oyati, Pefimbo lo shongalele okwa di dilikwa eshonopalo lo vayambididi ovo va dopa kwali oku hadeka onele yo kapale haka kalwa kovanhu vefike po 90,000 okudja mo mudingonoko wa Soweto, […] todayMay 27, 2024 15 2 2
insert_link Environment South Africa: Gold mine pollution is poisoning Soweto’s water and soil – study finds food gardens are at risk By Lesego Khomo, University of South Africa For 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. The acid mine drainage from Johannesburg’s estimated 278 abandoned mines and 200 mine dumps includes uranium (a radioactive metal), toxic arsenic, copper, cobalt, nickel, lead and zinc. Acid mine drainage can pollute land and water sources up to 20 kilometres away from […] todayMay 24, 2024 58
insert_link Africa How elite riders are conquering Africa’s harshest terrains as mountain biking booms By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Mountain biking is surging in popularity across Africa, with global race organizers capitalizing on the continent's diverse terrains—from mountains to deserts—for bike racing events. Morocco has recently hosted what is arguably “one of the most gruelling ultra-mountain bike races,” the 2024 Škoda Titan Desert Morocco. The annual, 6-stage, 600km race across the desert was held between April 28 and May 3 […] todayMay 23, 2024 8