Street traders play an important role in economic and social development. Despite this, they are constantly harassed by municipal officials as they forcefully evict them and confiscate their goods.

The SheDecides movement brings together government, civil society, media and donors to stand up and to speak out for bodily autonomy, and sexual and reproductive health and rights.

According to the Department of Social Development, the age of consent to sex is 16, however if children engaging in sexual acts together are aged between 12 and 16, they will not be criminally charged, provided the age difference between them is two years or less.

South Africa has made significant progress to eliminate malaria. It is listed as one of the countries that can eliminate the disease in the near future.

Ever wondered how the human brain is capable of amazing feats such as sending probes to other planets? Whilst we don’t have definitive answers, science has described the brain as a distributed information processing system.

Half the people who were infected with COVID lost their sense of smell. Sadly, very few treatments exist for people who experience smell disfunction.

Most office arguments stem from the thermostat’s setting. Research has proven that women tend to prefer a higher indoor temperature than men.

When this natural disaster struck, there was some concern that authorities had neither the capacity nor the will to respond efficiently and effectively to the dire situation of those who had lost everything.

Major challenges raised by community members at the Presidential Imbizo include the delivery of basic services, challenges in farming, bad road maintenance, land ownership issues, gender-based violence and femicide and youth unemployment.

Local leaders are responsible for solving disputes in their communities. Equipping them with mediation skills will lead to a reduction in cases of violence.

In light of South Africa’s treatment of the Cold War in their curriculum and textbooks, their stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine did not come as a shocker.

The Struisbaai SOS Funding Trust is a privately funded community trust that was established to find viable solutions to help the youth of Struisbaai build and develop their own economically viable future within the town. 

The Youth Challenge Fund aims to stimulate the establishment and growth of youth-owned businesses, promote digital skills, grow the economy and foster job creation.

Worms are found in nearly all marine habitats, from the shallow seashore to deep seas. They perform important ecological functions similar to the ones earthworms perform.

Living far from the ocean usually results in some of us not appreciating their importance in supporting humanity.

South Africa engaged Interpol to issue a red notice against the Gupta brothers who were then arrested in the United Arab Emirates.

Netball teams from 16 countries around the world will be participating in the 16th staging of the premier competition. According to Netball SA, about 60 games will be played. 

Kidney disease can only be diagnosed by a qualified doctor. If you suspect any problems with your kidneys, visit your closest healthcare facility.

At its height, the British Empire extended over almost a third of the world, but was already in recession when the Queen came to the throne.

Fruit bats exist throughout most of the African continent. They disperse seeds across wide areas as they travel.

The NDA was allocated R219 million in the 2022/2023 budget to ensure that civil society organisations, including co-operatives, are supported in their quest to enhance government’s objective of poverty eradication.

Government has welcomed the lengthy prison sentences handed to two former City of Ekurhuleni employees, who were involved in a corrupt Information Technology tender. 

Tuberculosis is one of the most deadly infectious diseases. A project was set out to see whether a “universal test and treat” approach in Zambia and South Africa could achieve reductions in HIV and TB.

There are three main causes of maternal deaths in South Africa and these are- HIV-related infections, obstetric haemorrhage and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Pupils in South Africa has been greatly affected by COVID and the shutting down of schools. A recent study showed that learners have fallen 40% to 70% of a school year behind.