Author: admin
Ufa Dania comes to South Africa South Africans have launched a heart-warming campaign to raise R100,000 to bring Miss Universe Nigeria finalist Ufa Dania to the country. The Nigerian model who was crowned Miss Kwara in the contest received immense love from Nigerians for her uniqueness. The initiative was launched five days ago by Twitter (now X) users who were huge fans of her, having voted her into the top three at the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. “We are thrilled to support Ufa Dania's journey in the Miss Nigeria Universe beauty pageant. Her charm and vibrant personality has won our…
John Steenhausen of the Department of Agriculture. Photo: Dwayne Senior/Getty Images aAgriculture Minister John Steenhuisen will meet with agriculture officials and other stakeholders in the veterinary sector to address South Africa's shortage of veterinarians. last week, Mail & Guardian Reports suggest that hundreds of veterinarians are leaving the country each year, creating a shortage of veterinarians and a sector that is struggling to fill the gap, especially in rural areas. In a statement, Steenhuisen said the department of agriculture was “firmly committed to ensuring improved working conditions for animal health workers in South Africa”. He acknowledged that veterinarians do not…
On April 25th of last year, Alvin and Anrica announced that their surrogate mother was pregnant. Actor Alvin Bruinders and his wife, Anrica, announced the birth of their baby girl last week. Baby Alaska was born on Saturday, August 31, at 31 weeks gestation. Sadly, she passed away on Sunday. “Little Alaska was born on Saturday. 31 weeks. Please pray for her to grow up strong!” “Leandre Hattingh and I are with her all the time, encouraging her! Please pray for Alaska!!!!” Anrika wrote on Facebook. After years of disappointment, Hattingh decided to volunteer as a surrogate mother. On April…
King Monada is in trouble after failing to show up to a music event despite being booked to do so. South African musicians continue to face lawsuits for unprofessional conduct. Impresario Eric Thoka hauled the musician to the Lithabi Magistrate's Court in Nkowankhowa, outside Tsaneng, Limpopo, after Monada refused to give him a refund for not performing at a festival organised by Thoka on New Year's Day last year. Thoka told Sunday World that King Monada was paid R49,000 to serenade the king and queen of Lebowakgomo county, outside Polokwane, on New Year's Day last year, but it was a…
The G20 countries account for around 85% of the world's GDP, 78% of greenhouse gas emissions, more than 75% of world trade, and roughly two-thirds of the world's population. 72% of respondents in a new global survey believe it should be a crime to approve or permit activities that cause serious damage to nature or the climate. This key finding emerges from the latest Global Commons Survey 2024, conducted by market research group Ipsos UK on behalf of Earth4All and the Global Commons Alliance, and polled respondents across 18 G20+ countries, excluding Russia. According to Earth4All and the Global Commons…
An underground coal seam fire exploded, injuring many residents and damaging infrastructure across the town. Photo credit: Hwange Colliery Company Limited For Amon Chibuswa, the setting of the sun over the village of Dinde marks more than the arrival of Sabbath, a ritual still observed in this tiny hamlet about 40 kilometres east of Hwange, Zimbabwe's “El Dorado” of mining and power generation. Rather, the sunset marks the end of an era for Zimbabweans, as Dinde is destined to be destroyed to make way for a Chinese-owned coal mining and thermal power plant project that the Zimbabwean government is touting…
Actress Nomzamo Mbatha has secured one of the most coveted fashion contracts, cementing her status as a style icon on the global stage. A SAFTA (South African Film and Television Awards) nominated TV series for Best Actress. Ushaka Ilembeand her role as executive producer has landed actress Nomzamo Mbatha one of the hottest deals in the fashion industry. Driving on Johannesburg's highways, you might notice her curves in skin-tight Levi's curvy denim. She starred in a film with Bruce Willis. Assassin And he plays the main love interest. Let's go to America 2, She's also the face of Neutrogena and…
A new study finds that the amount of plastic in the bodies of petrels breeding on Inaccessible Island in the central South Atlantic has remained constant since the 1980s (Photo: Martin Zwick/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A new study finds that the amount of plastic in the bodies of petrels breeding on Inaccessible Island in the central South Atlantic has remained stable since the 1980s. Researchers from the University of Cape Town's Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology said marine seabirds could be used as indicators of plastic pollution in the oceans. “For example, in the Northern Hemisphere, [tube-nosed seabirds]…
Young Stunna's performance elicits mixed reactions One of South Africa's rising Amapiano stars, Young Stanna has been trending on social media following his highly anticipated performance at Galaxy 947 Johannesburg Day 2024. Known for his captivating voice and energetic stage presence, the artiste thrilled fans, with many hailing his performance as one of the highlights of the night. Johannesburg Day, an annual music festival that brings together some of the country's best talent, always garners attention, and this year was no exception. As soon as Young Stanna took to the stage, fans were quick to share their reactions on social…
Veterinarians are leaving the country or going into private practice for financial reasons, putting local government veterinarians under added pressure. (Getty Images) SSouth Africa is facing a shortage of veterinarians as they leave the country in search of better prospects, leaving those who remain struggling to fill the gap. Most of the spills have occurred in rural areas, compromising livestock care. South African Veterinary Association president Paul van der Merwe said veterinary turnover was on the rise, with more than 100 veterinarians emigrating every year. He said the international standard is 200-400 veterinarians per million people, but South Africa has…