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Gaza ceasefire talks advance amid funeral mourning for Israeli hostages
As US officials confirm progress in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, a poignant development unfolds with Hamas agreeing to exchange Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostage remains.
The Expropriation Act: A constitutionally mandated legal process to advance socio-economic development and land distribution
South Africa's new Expropriation Act marks a watershed moment in addressing historical land inequalities while protecting property rights. The Act introduces constitutional safeguards and clear processes for land reform, balancing social justice with economic stability.
Haiti security mission gets US lifeline despite Trump's aid freeze
In a significant policy shift, the US has carved out a $40. 7 million exception to Trump's aid freeze, specifically for Haiti's critical security mission.
Government faces legal challenge over 'flawed' African Penguin protections
A landmark lawsuit challenges South Africa’s fisheries policies, as conservationists warn thatAfrican Penguins could disappear from the wild by 2035 without urgent intervention.
Russian missile kills five in east Ukraine town
A devastating Russian missile strike on Izyum has left five dead and 38 wounded, including a teenage girl, marking one of the deadliest attacks on the eastern Ukrainian city since its liberation in 2022. President Zelensky condemned the 'impossible cruelty' as the strike damaged both residential and government buildings, calling for increased international pressure on Moscow.
South Africa’s 20-million-year-old fynbos fish face final gasp
Fynbos fish, some dating back 20 million years, are disappearing from South Africa’s rivers. Conservationists warn that without urgent action, these unique species could be lost forever.
French Prime Minister sparks outrage with immigration 'flooding' remark
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou ignites fierce political debate after claiming immigrants are 'flooding' France, drawing criticism from allies and opposition alike.
Penguin divorce rates threaten future of species
New research reveals a troubling link between penguin divorce rates and declining reproductivesuccess on Phillip Island in Australia. Scientists say the usually monogamous little penguins are getting up to hanky-panky on the side.
This country is testing a four-day work week to allow citizens to reproduce and avoid the nation's extinction
People are reportedly so overworked that they don't have time to reproduce, making this country have one of the lowest birth rates in the world.
Nelson Mandela University leads gender transformation in academia
Despite strides in gender equality, only seven of South Africa's 26 universities are led bywomen, reflecting slow progress in addressing disparities in academic leadership.
Thousands rally in Georgia's 12th day of pro-EU protests
Thousands of people took to the streets in Georgia on Monday for the 12th consecutive day of protests against the government's decision to shelve European Union accession talks after disputed elections.
How outdated IP laws cost South Africa over R47 billion annually
South Africa's outdated intellectual property laws cost the country over R47 billion annually. TheWIPO-SA Summer School at Mangosuthu University of Technology aims to transform Africanideas into economic assets.