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Eskom and Sasol, the country's biggest polluters, have been allowed to postpone, suspend or substitute minimum emissions standards since 2015. (Wald Swegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images) vinegarSouth Africa has “great potential” and its people and environment are its most valuable assets, but they must be protected from toxic pollution “driven by corporate greed and government negligence”, said Marcos Orellana, the UN special rapporteur on toxic substances and human rights. This is documented in a recent report on the human rights impacts of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and waste. This follows visits to the country in July…
Ufa Dania has more support from South Africans than Chidinma Ufa Dania, who represented Kwara at the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, received an outpouring of love and support from South Africans. Attention has now shifted to former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidinma Vanessa Onwe Adesina, who is currently competing in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. Initially, South Africans voted for Chidinma but once videos of the Nigerian contest were released on social media, Mzansi shifted all its attention from Chichi to the chubby model. The shift in support comes as Ufa breaks stereotypes common to beauty pageants, where plus-size women…
Minnie Dlamini's underwear photos spark outrage on social media South African media personality Minnie Dlamini has come under fire on social media after posting some provocative photos of herself in lingerie. The TV presenter and actress, known for her alluring style and stunning looks, posted a sexy snapshot on Instagram which divided fans and sparked a heated online debate. In the post, Minnie confidently showed off her toned figure in a lacy lingerie set. While many of her followers praised her for embracing her body and becoming more confident, others disagreed. Critics have accused her of seeking attention and questioned…
The row over Adesina's identity has highlighted long-standing tensions between South Africa and Nigeria. Speaking to the media ahead of this weekend's Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, former Miss South Africa, Chidimma Adesina, spoke about the stress she experienced due to the debate over her South African identity. “It's been a long journey for me. It's been really hard, I won't lie. There were times when I cried myself to sleep and thought, 'Why me? I just want it to be over,'” Adesina told Nigerian radio station Cool FM. Adesina arrived in the West African country on an invitation to take…
Saudi rapper calls on South Africans to stop xenophobia South African rapper Saudi has spoken out against xenophobia with a powerful message for his fellow South Africans. The rapper took to social media to express his views on the importance of unity and solidarity across the African continent. “Xenophobia must go. Let us love, protect and respect our Mzansi. But let us not be African only in exile. Africa, we are one,” Saudi passionately declared in his post. His words are a strong call for an end to xenophobic attitudes and actions, and urge South Africans to embrace their fellow…
“Mary was very difficult to deal with and despite my best efforts it just wasn't working. The passport incident was the final straw.” British pop star Lily Allen has revealed that she received death threats after returning an adopted puppy that had chewed through her family's passport. Animal rights group PETA responded in an open letter saying it was outraged by Allen's decision, saying “pets should not be treated like accessories to be discarded when they become a nuisance.” PETA appealed, “Please, please, don't get any more dogs.” In her episode miss me? During Thursday's podcast, Allen revealed that she…
Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke PAudit results in local governments continue to deteriorate, with only 34 of South Africa's 257 municipalities achieving sound results. Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke highlighted the damning findings on Tuesday when he presented to Parliament a comprehensive report on the local government audit results for the 2022-23 financial year. In his report, Maluleke called on “all role players in the accountability ecosystem to work with intentionality and urgency towards a culture of performance, accountability, transparency and institutional integrity that will ultimately lead to better lives for South Africans.” The auditor-general said that despite promises from stakeholders, the pace of…
Noel and Liam Gallagher have smoked the peace pipe after not speaking to each other for 15 years. On Tuesday, British rock band Oasis announced that Noel and Liam Gallagher would reunite for a world tour after smoking a peace pipe after not speaking to each other for 15 years. “The guns have fallen silent, the stars have aligned. The long wait is over. Come see us. It won't be televised,” Oasis announced alongside details of the tour. Sibling rivalry The brothers had been arguing for years, leading to the halting of several live shows throughout the mid-'90s and 2000s.…
The lawsuit challenges the government's failure to enforce regulations to protect people from air pollution in the Highveld priority area. (Per Anders Pettersson/Getty Images) TSouth Africa's ongoing legal battle for clean air will reach a critical moment on Wednesday when the Supreme Court hears the “Deadly Air” case. The lawsuit, led by Groundwork and the Bucany Environmental Justice Campaign, represented by the Environmental Rights Centre, accuses the government of failing to enforce regulations to protect people from air pollution in the Highveld priority area. The region includes parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces and is home to 12 Eskom coal-fired…
The singer said in her memoir that her relationship with her mother caused her “a great deal of pain and turmoil.” Multi-award-winning American singer Mariah Carey is mourning the deaths of her mother and sister, who died on the same day over the weekend. “I lost my mother last weekend and my heart is broken,” All I want for Christmas is you Monday singer. “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.” Carrie said she was happy to have been able to spend time with her mother in the week before her…