In this world of digital information overload, the thought of social media and the relentless pressure to consume, it’s easy to be cynical about February 14, Valentine’s Day. Originally composed to honor an early Christian martyr named Valentine, it became…
The massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6 was the fifth largest earthquake of this century. Here is a list of the 10 worst earthquakes since 2000, in order of death toll: – 2004: 230,000 dead, Southeast…
Two homes and a superyacht belonging to Equatorial Guinea’s vice president have been seized in South Africa after a local businessman sued for unlawful detention and torture, his lawyer said Monday. The High Court has ordered the seizure of Teodoro…
Saudi Arabia will send its first female astronaut on a space mission later this year, state media have reported, in the latest move to transform the kingdom’s ultra-conservative image. Rayyana Barnawi will join Saudi male astronaut Ali Al-Qarni on a…
Catholic priests in Portugal have abused nearly 5,000 children since 1950, an independent commission said on Monday after hearing hundreds of victims’ accounts. Thousands of reports of pedophilia in the Catholic Church have emerged around the world and Pope Francis…
The White House on Monday denied Beijing’s accusations that the United States had sent balloons to China to conduct surveillance, as tensions over espionage rose between the two superpowers. “Any claim that the US government is operating surveillance balloons over…
A superb bowling and fielding performance from the Proteas women inspired them to a 65-run win over New Zealand in the ICC Women’s World Cup T20 pool match at Boland Park in Paarl on Monday night. After managing a defendable…
The #1 guide to South African online casinos for real money gambling in 2023: a reviewed and ranked listing of the best online casino sites. Online casinos have achieved tremendous success in the last decade all around the world, and…
The government, in terms of the Disaster Management Act 2002, declared a state of national disaster to activate an intensive and coordinated response to the impact of floods that affected Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North. Cape and North…
The sacking of Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse last week led to an unclear public debate about the suitability of the newly elected young mayor, Thapelo Amad. This raises a long-standing question. What is the leadership of the mayor and what…