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UWC's Priscilla Baker honoured with prestigious L’Oréal–UNESCO award
Professor Priscilla Baker from the University of the Western Cape has been awarded the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Award for her groundbreaking work in analytical chemistry and her commitment to mentoring future scientists.
Emakhosini’s path to UNESCO status: A vital conservation effort
Amafa prepares to upgrade Emakhosini, the Valley of the Kings, into a UNESCO World Heritage Site by 2029, focusing on conservation and cultural heritage.
Residents still maintain Sharpeville Massacre death toll higher than official records
Sixty-five years after the Sharpeville Massacre, residents share compelling evidence of uncounted victims while UNESCO's heritage status brings hope for preserving the sanctity of victims' final resting place. Local witnesses and families challenge the official death toll of 69, revealing stories of those who died later from their injuries and unmarked graves that tell a deeper story of that fateful day.
Sharpeville Massacre: residents still claim higher death toll than official records
Sixty-five years after the Sharpeville Massacre, residents share compelling evidence of uncounted victims while UNESCO's heritage status brings hope for preserving the sanctity of victims' final resting place. Local witnesses and families challenge the official death toll of 69, revealing stories of those who died later from their injuries and unmarked graves that tell a deeper story of that fateful day.
Syrians return to famed Palmyra ruins scarred by IS
Syrians are once again picnicking and smoking shisha amid the ruins of ancient Palmyra, once desecrated by jihadists but still awe-inspiring, and open to the public following the overthrow of president Bashar al-Assad
From China to the World: The Universal Spirit of the Spring Festival
Just in time for this year’s Spring Festival, UNESCO inscribed the festival on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
CMG holds fifth rehearsal for 2025 Spring Festival Gala
Highlights of the rehearsal include a song by singers from China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), who extended their best wishes to the GBA.
From China to the World: The Universal Spirit of the Spring Festival
We look forward to the day when, through realising our shared human values, we can muster the strength of all mankind to jointly tackle global challenges and earnestly collaborate to create a better future, say the writers.
Cape Town Chinese Year 'plays a wonderful symphony of harmonious coexistence between cultures'
The Chinese Spring Festival, which embodies the values of pursuit of peace, harmony of the Chinese nation and the world, is moving towards the world's multicultural stage with its unique charm.
Chinese New Year 2025: A Celebration of Tradition and Global Friendship
Chinese New Year has evolved from a local tradition into an international event, uniting families in China and engaging spectators worldwide.
China remains an anchor of stability for global security
Ancient Chinese philosophy holds that the noblest ideal is to create a world truly shared by all, says the writer.
Mpumalanga MEC of Economic Development accuses Forestry Minister Dion George of racial segregation, but George rubbishes claims
George voiced disappointment that Masilela had aired her grievances publicly, instead of addressing them directly with him.
Urgent call for public input on coal and steel zone in Limpopo’s protected Vhembe Region
Residents have until November 12 to register as stakeholders in the controversial Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) approval process. Environmental groups warn of significant risks to the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve.
Five African attractions that offer discounts for SADC visitors
Beautiful once-in-a-lifetime moments don’t have to leave a dent in your pocket.
Make teachers the heartbeat of efforts to transform education
While not a panacea for the system’s challenges, the BELA Bill is a step towards improving education quality through learning and teaching, but it needs a committed teaching force.
Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize honoured in heartfelt memorial
A gathering celebrated the life of Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize, who died three years ago. Mkhize was a revered academic, politician and social advocate.
Pakistan declares education emergency across the country
“Literacy is a fundamental human and constitutional right that guarantees the future of our country. ”
YouRSA platform paves the way for showcasing South African arts and culture on a global stage
YouRSA is a groundbreaking platform that aims to showcase South African arts and culture on a global scale.
‘Oversight is a rookie error’: uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas slams ActionSA for false claims on eThekwini water crisis
uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas sets the record straight on water crisis responsibility, countering ActionSA’s misinformation ahead of by-elections.
The Maasai’s struggle for land rights and dignity
If designating areas as World Heritage Sites endangers the survival of Indigenous peoples in African countries, UNESCO and IUCN’s outdated, colonial, and top-down approach to conservation must be dismantled immediately, the writer says.
The Maasai’s struggle for land rights and dignity
If designating areas as World Heritage Sites endangers the survival of Indigenous peoples in African countries, UNESCO and IUCN’s outdated, colonial, and top-down approach to conservation must be dismantled immediately, the writer says.
Multilingual curriculum is effective in improving literacy skills, says educational psychologist
The call for a multilingual curriculum is urgent as we head towards International Literacy Day on September 8.
Psychologist says multicultural and multilingual education is important
Educational psychologist Seago Maapola said National Book Week is a critical time to highlight the importance of multicultural and multilingual education.
Fort Hare declared a Unesco World Heritage Site
This is significant because of the university’s strong support for indigenous African languages and for being one of the institution that produced students that completed higher degrees to a level of PhD in isiXhosa
UNESCO recognition of legacy sites, cause for celebration
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the designation of Constitution Hill and other South African legacy sites as World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).