The Prison Journalism Project has provided incarcerated individuals, particularly women, with a platform to express their experiences and struggles within the prison system. The initiative offers training and resources to aspiring writers that not only gives a voice to those who are often silenced but also raises awareness about genderspecific challenges faced by female inmates.
On Wednesday, a gas leak in an abandoned mine near Boksburg, South Africa, resulted in the tragic deaths of 17 people. This included three children, who lost their lives due to the toxic nitrate oxide gas. The gas was leaked from a cylinder in the Angelo informal settlement, typically used in illegal mining activities.
Manchester United is gearing up for the upcoming season with a series of sweeping changes. The club has bid farewell to six players whose contracts have expired, and has welcomed Mason Mount, an exciting midfielder, to reinforce their lineup for the 2023/24 term.
The City of Cape Town has taken an innovative approach to empower its residents through the Women and Men for Change capacitybuilding programme. This initiative is led by the city’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department and has impacted over 900 individuals within the past year.
The world of tennis is always on the lookout for its most influential players, and Wimbledon 2023 is no exception. A recent study conducted by Casino Alpha has identified the top ten most influential tennis stars at the prestigious tournament, with the Serbian Novak Djokovic holding the title of the most influential player and potentially earning $69,458 per sponsored Instagram post.
Mark Cavendish, a famed British cyclist, encountered a devastating crash in the eighth stage of the Tour de France, which brought his quest for breaking the alltime stage win record to an abrupt end. The 38yearold sprint expert was only sixty kilometers away from the finish line when he plummeted, leading to potential collarbone fractures. As a result, he had to withdraw from the race, which might very well be his last Tour de France.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the upcoming BRICS summit will be held in person next month. The summit, which is expected to include Russian President Vladimir Putin, poses a diplomatic challenge for South Africa due to Putin’s outstanding arrest warrant.
In a continuing effort to provide reliable and efficient water supply to the residents of Cape Town, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has planned critical maintenance works on 1213 July 2023. These scheduled maintenance activities are focused on pipe and valve installations, repairs, and replacements. Although these works may cause temporary disruptions in the affected areas, they are essential to the longterm sustainability and continuity of the water supply.
The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department has taken a proactive step in empowering women and men through their Women and Men for Change programme. Over the past year, the programme has supported over 900 individuals, making a significant impact in the community.
Twitter’s parent company, owned by Elon Musk, has issued a warning to social media giant Meta over its Threads app. The app is aimed at outperforming Twitter, which has faced several challenges but remains one of the world’s largest social media networks. In a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Musk’s lawyer accused the company of misappropriating Twitter’s trade secrets and intellectual property. The letter also claimed that Meta had hired former Twitter employees with access to confidential information.
Cholera is a highly contagious waterborne illness that has recently emerged as a pressing concern for health authorities in South Africa. The Department of Health is calling on citizens to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to prevent the spread of the disease through contaminated food, water, and surfaces.
The Problem at Hand Recently, the Helderberg area in Western Cape has been facing a major issue with nonfunctional traffic signals that fall under the jurisdiction of the Western Cape Government. This issue has been causing significant inconvenience and delays, especially during peak traffic hours. The government has issued an apology for the inconvenience caused to the motorists.
Deputy Minister Boitumelo Moloi Unveils Employment Centres in Johannesburg and Germiston The Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms. Boitumelo Moloi, has recently launched two new Employment Centres in Johannesburg and Germiston. These centers aim to combat the high unemployment rates in the region and offer assistance to those seeking employment.
On July 7, 2023, South Africa mourned the loss of Mme Matlotlo Margaret Mathabatha, a pivotal figure in the country’s history. Her funeral service was held at the Uniting Reform Church in Southern Africa in Serala View, Polokwane, Limpopo. ### Early Life and Career
On Friday, 07 July 2023, North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi, will conduct a sodturning ceremony on Road Z431 at Kgora Farmer Training Centre in Mahikeng. The event aims to improve rural road infrastructure and stimulate economic growth. Kgosi of Batloung Ba Ga Shole, Kgosi Shole, and the Executive Mayor of Mahikeng Local Municipality, Cllr Tshepiso Mphehlo, will also attend the ceremony.
Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Lisa Mangcu, will be visiting the families affected by a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 15 people on July 2, 2023. Along with officials from various agencies, Mangcu will be visiting the crash site to pay tribute to the victims and offer support to their families.
