January 2023

Police lauded for conviction of gang members

Continued efforts to deal with the scourge of gang violence on the Cape Flats has resulted in the sentencing of four people who were involved in violent crimes in Ravensmead, Western Cape.The accused were sentenced in the Western Cape High Court on cha…

Metro Police arrests and confiscations on the up

Officers have made more than 3 000 arrests over a six-month period; but a number of policing challenges remain, prompting ramped up education and awareness, particularly around smash and grab incidents. The City’s Metro Police Department has seen a 59%…

Government takes urgent steps to implement Energy Action Plan

Government continues to implement the country’s Energy Action Plan in earnest, with the long-term goal of securing continuous, credible energy supply.“As a country we must acknowledge that there is no immediate panacea to this crisis. However, citizens…

Police apprehend 24 after violent protest in Lichtenburg

POTCHEFSTROOM – Police in Lichtenburg apprehended 24 suspects in connection with public violence and other crimes relating to incidents reported on Thursday, 19 January 2023, in which two trucks were torched, then property looted and damaged.A total of…

A Fusion of Sci-Fi and Heavy Industry Innovation, Flagship XCMG Machinery Equipment Features in Sci-Fi Blockbuster “The Wandering Earth II”

XUZHOU, China, Jan. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A fusion of sci-fi adventure and heavy industry innovation, a flagship fleet of customized XCMG Machinery (“XCMG”, SHE:000425) equipment is featured in the China-made sci-fi blockbuster “The Wandering Earth II” directed by Frant Gwo, which opened in movie theaters on Chinese New Year’s

‘He’s Close to Us’: Wheelchair Users in Africa Await Pope

GOMA, CONGO — When Pope Francis arrives in Congo and South Sudan next week, thousands of people will take special note of a gesture more grounded than the sign of the cross. Watching from their wheelchairs, they will relate to the way he uses his.The p…

Hundreds Pay Tribute to Slain Eswatini Political Activist

MANZINI, ESWATINI — Hundreds of people, including foreign diplomats and activists, paid homage Saturday to a human rights lawyer who was shot dead in Eswatini, sparking alarm over political violence in Africa’s last absolute monarchy.Thulani Maseko, a …

South Africa, India collaborate to reintroduce cheetah in India

PRETORIA, South Africa and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the re-introduction of Cheetah to the Asian country.“In terms of the agreement, an initial batch of 12 cheetah are scheduled to be flown from South Africa to I…

Children Denied Same Access to Treatment for HIV/AIDS as Adults

GENEVA — The U.N.’s main AIDS program says thousands of children are dying from HIV/AIDS because, unlike adults, they do not receive treatment for the deadly disease.HIV/AIDS is no longer an automatic death sentence. People infected with the disease ca…

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