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Joburg taxis are weird
So, I was recently thrown into the wild world of Joburg taxis for a job shadowing opportunity in Industria West and let me tell you, it was a ride. Now you’re probably thinking: “What rock has this girl been living in that she hasn’t hopped on a Joburg taxi?” Well, that rock is called Bethal,…
World’s rarest whale washes up on New Zealand beach
The body of a spade-toothed whale — a species so rare it has never been seen alive — appears to have washed up on a New Zealand beach, scientists say. The remains of the obscure, five-metre (16.4 foot) long, beaked creature were found near a river mouth in southern Otago province on July 4, government…
Rwanda’s Kagame wins fourth term with 99 percent of vote
Rwandan President Paul Kagame was gearing up Tuesday for a fourth term after winning a thundering 99.15 percent of votes according to partial results from an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him. The outcome of Monday’s poll was never in doubt, with Kagame ruling the small African nation with an…
El Salvador children tortured, imprisoned in gang crackdown: HRW
More than 1,000 minors have been convicted of crimes under a state of emergency in force in El Salvador since March 2022, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Tuesday, denouncing indiscriminate arrests and even torture. Children have received sentences ranging from two to 12 years in prison, “often on such overly broad charges as unlawful association,…
‘Even MPs get kidnapped these days’ – Parties tear into police’s budget
On Tuesday, MPs unpacked the police’s budget, with some voicing their concern about the lackluster allocation to the crime intelligence division. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu outlined his department’s safety and security priorities when he presented the 2024/2025 financial year budget in Parliament. Members of the Portfolio Committee on Police debated the budget and annual performance plan…
Kenyan police fire tear gas in Nairobi as anti-govt rallies kick off
Police fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators in Kenya’s capital Nairobi on Tuesday, as scattered rallies across the country called for embattled President William Ruto to step down. Activists led by young Gen-Z Kenyans launched peaceful rallies a month ago against deeply unpopular tax hikes but they descended into deadly violence last month, prompting…
‘So much to offer the world’ – Chiloane at memorial for 11 pupils who died in crash [VIDEO]
The mood was sombre and reflective when mourners gathered for the memorial of 11 primary school pupils who died in a horror car crash outside Carletonville. Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane paid tribute with other department officials at the memorial at Grace Bible Church in Carletonville on Tuesday, six days…
‘Better to be irritated by EFF than neo-liberal forces’ – SACP’s Mapaila slams the GNU
South African Communist Party (SACP) general-secretary, Solly Mapaila has heavily criticised the ANC for forming a government that includes the Democratic Alliance (DA). Mapaila was speaking at the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) national political school held in Ekurhuleni on Monday. Mapaila tears into ANC In his keynote address, Mapaila slammed the…
Two men critically injured after car overturns on M13 in KZN
Two men were critically injured on Tuesday morning after their vehicle lost control and overturned on incoming traffic on the M13 Pietermaritzburg bound near Hillcrest on Tuesday morning. Car rolled onto oncoming traffic “The vehicle was travelling towards Pinetown coming down when it lost control via through the centre medium and then rolled onto oncoming…
The Aurum Institute is recruiting for General Assistant: Various posts
The Facility General Assistant maintains site facilities to ensure that the gardens and grounds are consistently tidy and well-kept to positively reflect the Aurum brand. Closing date: Ongoing Location: South Africa Duties Facility Management Facility Administration – supporting the Corporate Operations Manager (Site Operations Manager) with all Facility related duties. Help with landscaping projects. Maintaining…