In 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched a “massive reading campaign” to ensure that every tenyearold in South Africa can read for meaning within a decade. Despite the Department of Basic Education’s claims of success, recent investigations reveal a different reality.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) members’ efforts in removing illegal drugs from the streets play a vital role in creating a safer and more prosperous society in South Africa. The association between drug abuse and increased rates of crime, primarily violent crime, contributes to social decay. The Western Cape province has been grappling with this challenge, and SAPS’s recent operations demonstrate their commitment to addressing its root cause.
On Monday afternoon, a vehicle veered off the road on Chapman’s Peak Drive, a scenic coastal route with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town, South Africa. The accident caused the car’s only occupant, a 43yearold woman, to fall 180 meters down a steep slope. Despite the severity of the crash, the driver survived thanks to the dedicated efforts of Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) teams and other emergency services.
