In a major crackdown on illegal mining activities, the Ghanaian authorities have arrested over 300 people suspected of engaging in or facilitating galamsey, a local term for small-scale mining that often damages the environment and threatens public health. The operation, codenamed Shanela, was launched on December 15 by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, […] More
A devastating fire has swept across Simon’s town, a coastal suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, destroying more than 450 hectares of land and several homes. The blaze, which started on Monday afternoon, was fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation, and quickly spread to the nearby mountains. The fire also threatened the naval base […] More
If you’re looking for a thrilling and suspenseful movie to watch this weekend, you might want to check out The Killer, the latest Netflix original film. The Killer is a psychological thriller that follows the twisted game of cat and mouse between a serial killer and a detective who is obsessed with catching him. The […] More
Ridley Scott, the visionary director behind classics like Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator, has a new project in the works: a biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French emperor who conquered most of Europe in the early 19th century. The film, titled Napoleon is here, will star Joaquin Phoenix as the titular character, reuniting him with […] More
If you are a dstv subscriber, you might want to brace yourself for some bad news. The satellite TV service provider has announced that it will increase its prices from next month, citing inflation and currency fluctuations as the main reasons. According to a statement released by dstv, the price hike will affect all its […] More
One of the most contentious issues in South Africa is the presence of undocumented foreigners, who are often blamed for crime, unemployment and social ills. But how many of them are there, and where do they come from? The answer is not simple, because there is no reliable mechanism for knowing how many undocumented foreigners […] More
The Western Cape has been hit by a series of severe storms and floods that have caused widespread damage and disruption across the province. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued several warnings for disruptive rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and rough seas in the past week, as cold fronts and low-pressure systems brought heavy rainfall […] More
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has successfully delivered the first-ever samples from an asteroid to Earth, after a seven-year journey through space. The spacecraft released a capsule containing the precious cargo on Saturday, which parachuted down to a landing site in Utah. The samples were collected from the asteroid Bennu, a rocky remnant from the early solar […] More
A tragic explosion rocked a chemical factory in Taiwan on Thursday, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens more. The blast occurred at around 3 p.m. local time, sending a huge plume of black smoke into the air and shaking nearby buildings. Rescuers rushed to the scene, sifting through the rubble to find survivors […] More
Tropical Storm Ophelia, the 15th named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, has made landfall near Wilmington, North Carolina, early Saturday morning, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region. According to the National Hurricane Center, Ophelia had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph and was moving north-northeast at 14 mph as of […] More
A shocking incident of cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery took place in Tembisa, Gauteng, on Monday morning. Seven armed robbers attacked a CIT vehicle and managed to flee with an undisclosed amount of money. However, their escape was short-lived as the police swiftly responded and tracked them down. According to the police spokesperson, Brigadier Mathapelo Peters, the […] More
The Merc with a Mouth is back for another round of action, comedy and fourth-wall breaking in Deadpool 3, the third and possibly final installment of the Deadpool film franchise. Ryan Reynolds will reprise his role as the irreverent anti-hero, who will join forces with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine for the first time on the big […] More
Many elderly people in Gauteng are still waiting for their social grant payments, which were supposed to be paid on the first of September. They say they feel humiliated and abandoned by the government, which has not given them any clear explanation or solution. According to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), the delay […] More
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