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Diplomatic Reset: US Ambassador Begins SA Tenure with Message of Unity
US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III presents his credentials to President Cyril Ramaphosa, marking the official start of his tenure in South Africa. Picture Credit: Facebook By Aisha Zardad South Africa — The US’s new envoy to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, has struck an unexpectedly warm and personal tone at the start of…
BREAKTHROUGH ARRIVES: South Africa Secures First 37,920 Doses of Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection
South Africa has received its first batch of Lenacapavir, a six-monthly injectable HIV prevention medicine aimed at improving protection for vulnerable groups. Picture Credit: BBC By Aisha Zardad South Africa — South Africa has taken a major step forward in its fight against HIV, receiving its first shipment of Lenacapavir — a new long-acting prevention…
NATION MOURNS: Esteemed High Court Judge Taswell Papier Dies, Leaving Legacy of Justice and Humanity
Western Cape High Court Judge Taswell Papier is being remembered for his lifelong commitment to justice, human rights, and service to marginalised communities. Picture Credit: Facebook By Aisha Zardad South Africa — South Africa’s judiciary is mourning the loss of Western Cape High Court Judge Taswell Papier, whose passing on Tuesday marks the end of…
RIVERLEA SCHOOL IN FLAMES AGAIN: Education Department Pleads for Community Protection as Budget Falls Short
An entire classroom block at Riverlea Secondary School was destroyed in a late-night fire, raising renewed concerns over school safety and security in Gauteng. Picture Credit: Facebook By Aisha Zardad Johannesburg — A devastating fire has ripped through Riverlea Secondary School in Johannesburg, destroying an entire classroom block just hours before learners were due to…