Emma Botha

Redefining Employment Equity: South Africa’s Bold New Sectoral Targets

South Africa has set bold new rules for 2025 to make workplaces fairer by ensuring more black people, women, and…

8 months ago

The 7-1 Split: Revolutionizing Rugby or Skewing Fairness?

The 71 split strategy in rugby shakes things up by putting seven forwards and just one back on the bench.…

8 months ago

The Hidden Dangers of Marathon Running: A Tale of Fitness and Fatality

Marathon running is thrilling but can hide serious dangers, especially for older runners. Heart conditions, dehydration, and heatstroke can strike…

8 months ago

The Looming HIV Crisis in South Africa: A Threatened Legacy

South Africa is facing a serious threat to its fight against HIV because of potential cuts to U.S. funding. Without…

8 months ago

South Africa’s Foreign Policy Gamble: A Diplomatic Tightrope

South Africa is making bold moves in its foreign policy, shifting closer to Russia, China, and Iran, which is putting…

8 months ago

A Journey of Gratitude and Resilience: Tania Morkel’s 64 Climbs in 64 Days

Tania Morkel's journey is a vibrant tale of thanks and strength as she climbs Table Mountain 64 times in 64…

8 months ago

Navigating Cybersecurity: Lessons from the Cell C Data Breach

The Cell C data breach is a big wakeup call about how important cybersecurity is in our digital lives. It…

8 months ago

Unearthing History: The 150-Year-Old Well in Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap

In the colorful BoKaap neighborhood of Cape Town, a remarkable 150yearold well has been discovered during construction work, revealing a…

8 months ago

Managing the Surge: How the DWS is Tackling Rising Water Levels at Key Dams

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is working hard to manage rising water levels at important dams like the…

8 months ago

Twilight Magic: The Galileo Open Air Cinema Experience

The Galileo Open Air Cinema is a magical place to watch movies under the stars, perfect for families and movie…

8 months ago

Extortion Crisis in the Western Cape: Informal Business Owners Under Siege

In the bustling neighborhoods of Khayelitsha, Philippi, and Nyanga in the Western Cape, informal business owners are facing a terrifying…

8 months ago

The Complex Leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa: An Analysis

President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership in South Africa is a tricky puzzle. He struggles to control his party, the African National…

9 months ago

South Africa’s Energy Transformation: Kusile Power Station’s Milestone

The Kusile Power Station is a gamechanger for South Africa's energy needs, adding 800MW to the national grid and helping…

9 months ago

Crisis in South African Driver’s Licence Issuance

South Africa is in a tough spot with its driver's licence system. An old printing machine, breaking down often, can’t…

9 months ago

A Night of Heroism in Mitchells Plain

In the early morning in Mitchells Plain, Firefighter Michael Samuels heroically rescued a fivemonthold baby named Isaiah, who was struggling…

9 months ago

A Mother’s Battle for Justice: The Story of Ashley Oosthuizen

Ashley Oosthuizen, a young woman from South Africa, is trapped in a Thai prison after being wrongfully charged with drug…

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