The problem persists because children’s presence on the battlefield throws the training and ethics of professional soldiers off balance. Children are widely considered innocent, harmless, and deserving of care and protection. Harming them can cause severe emotional and psychological distress that conventional soldiers are ill-equipped to handle.
Originating from Argentina, Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, witnessed firsthand the destruction of the Amazon and the plight of South America’s poorest communities. His concern for justice for vulnerable communities and protection of the planet go hand in hand with his religious leadership.
There were many unusual aspects of Pope Francis’ papacy. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas (and the southern hemisphere), the first to choose the name “Francis” and the first to give a TED talk. He was also the first pope in more than 600 years to be elected following the resignation, rather than death, of his predecessor.
Early Christians started marking bread with a cross to show their devotion, and ate it throughout the year. They believed the cross kept away evil spirits and helped the dough rise.
South Africa’s post-election government of national unity (GNU) was heralded as a revival of the spirit of compromise last seen in the 1990s. But less than a year into its term, tensions between the ANC and DA are threatening to derail the coalition. While the GNU has enabled some initial governance and policy gains — from fresh accountability efforts to the promise of public service reform — deep ideological divides and political brinkmanship are stalling progress. As budget disputes intensify, the future of this historic experiment in power-sharing hangs in the balance.
Thought to be a hoax, a new study looking at 616 languages around the world discovered that Eastern Canadian Inuktitut had the highest number of words related to snow.
Kylie Thomas, Senior Researcher and Senior Lecturer at Radical Humanities Laboratory, University College Cork, NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, is intrigued by how the film would convey this complex life story.
Artificial intelligence may be the most significant disruptor in the history of mankin. . AI will undoubtedly help solve vast problems, while generating vast fortunes for technology companies and investors. However, the rapid spread of generative AI will also automate vast swathes of the global workforce, eviscerating white-collar and blue-collar jobs alike.
Emmanuel Sarpong Owusu, a doctoral researcher and lecturer at Aberystwyth University in Wales, writes about superstition-driven crimes against vulnerable groups in African settings.
The Fulani have long intrigued social anthropologists with their complex cultural heritage. They raise mainly cattle, goats and sheep in the vast, arid Sahel region.
As the planet gets hotter and freshwater sources dry up, cities and towns will not be able to continue the global norm of using millions of litres of clean, drinkable water to flush toilets. South Africa’s Water Research Commission recently commissioned a study into using seawater to flush toilets in Cape Town.
A series of viral videos by TikTok “cucumber guy” Logan Moffitt has raked in millions of views for his cucumber salad videos.
“Boycott USA” messages and searches have been trending on social media and search engines, with users sharing advice on brands and products to avoid.
The study found that most South African government officials were familiar with the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. But they were not familiar with how these technologies could be used to improve the efficiency of the state.
The tariffs decrease US GDP by $438. 4 billion (1. 45%). Divided among the nation’s 126 million households, GDP per household decreases by $3 487 per year. That is larger than the corresponding decreases in any other country.
In the UK, the phenomenon is labelled by some as the “Lagos Shuttle”, highlighting the high number of Nigerian women said to be so-called “birth tourists”.
Urban economist Astrid Haas reviews a new report by the non-governmental organisation Action Aid on climate debt. She discusses the climate debt owed to Africa and why South Africa’s presidency of the G20 is an opportunity to push for better access to finance and for existing debt to be restructured.
AmaZulu king Misuzulu kaZwelithini has been in the headlines because he filed divorce papers against his first wife, Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela, in order to marry a fourth. South Africans are talking about the case because the king is the custodian of Zulu custom. His divorce bid calls into question the changing position of indigenous laws on marriage and divorce.
This is the story of Superman: one of the most recognizable characters in history is, at its core, the ultimate story of an immigrant and the American Dream.
Guy Plint, Professor Emeritus, Earth Sciences at Western University and Charles Helm, Research Associate, African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience at the Nelson Mandela University, are familiar with dinosaur tracks from their research in Canada, so they decided to investigate the possibility of tracks in South Africa’s Western Cape.
Since taking office, US president Donald Trump has implemented policies that have been notably hostile towards China. They include trade restrictions. Most recently, a 20% tariff was added to all imports from China and new technological restrictions were imposed. But this might add fresh opportunities for Africa.
throughout history, female explorers have not only had to face the harsh realities of rugged terrain, but also the ghosting from their male colleagues.
Dennis Walder reflects on how Athol Fugard helped people to understand the world we live in and the human condition.
In the grade 9 South African curriculum assessment policy statements for History the term "Coloured" is not mentioned. In contrast, the racial terms “white”, “Black” and “Indian” are mentioned 11, 44, and 9 times respectively.
In most of the world, countries with religious populations are more likely to have governments that support religion through laws and policies. These laws might include religious education, funding for religious institutions, and laws based on religious values. Not so in sub-Saharan Africa.
