EDITORIAL | Diabetes crisis in South Africa: a nation at a crossroads

The IDF has also indicated that 10.5% of the world’s adult population aged between 20 to 79 years had diabetes in 2021, and this is expected to reach 12.2% in 2045.  The story behind this epidemic is one of poor diet, limited access to healthcare and a …

South Africa: Deputy Minister Botes In Switzerland For High-Level Consultations

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, arrived in Bern, Switzerland, on Sunday, 24 November 2024, for the 11th Meeting of the South Africa-Switzerland High-Level …

Military juntas in Africa’s ‘coup belt’ fail to contain extremist violence

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Military juntas in the Sahel have failed to contain a surge in jihadi violence, with fatalities rising in the years since they took …

Breytenback spent seven years in prison in South Africa, resulting in his memoir 'The True Confession of an Albino ...

Future will see clothing and technology stitched together: MaXhosa Africa designer Laduma Ngxokolo

The chief creative director, whose brand has become an international sensation, said his passion for knitting passed down through his family has been a key element in his work. Ngxokolo said as an international brand, his company had to leverage digital …

Bethlehem Apostolic Temple hosts South Africa aid fundraiser with music and sermon

Wheeling, WV — The Bethlehem Apostolic Temple held a special fundraising event on Sunday to help those in South Africa. The "A Day to Remember in November" church service took place at the temple in Wheeling. There was singing, praising, a sermon …

Top Online Casinos for South African Players to Enjoy

South African players are usually spoilt for choice when it comes to accessible online casinos as a source of an enjoyable game experience. From engaging in the selection of games to securing payments and bonuses, identifying the right platform can be …

Telecoming Partners with Africa’s Top Telco to Launch Cloud Gaming in SA

Africa’s top telecommunications operator, MTN, announces the launch of Cloudplay, a revolutionary new cloud gaming service, with Telecoming, a sportech company specializing in developing and distributing mobile experiences for sports and entertainment. MTN …

South African Anti-Apartheid Writer Breytenbach Dies Aged 84

Breyten Breytenbach, the celebrated anti-apartheid writer, poet, and activist, has passed away at the age of 85, his family announced. He died peacefully in his sleep in Paris, with his wife, Yolande Ngo Thi Hoang Lien, by his side. “A militant against …

South African foodborne illness spike declared a national disaster

The recent rise in foodborne illness in South Africa has been declared a national disaster. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane said a team of health experts will be appointed shortly to a Ministerial Advisory Committee. This …