Breastfeeding isn’t just about the baby – women’s bodies matter too: Breastfeeding is not something women simply choose to do, it is an instinct, a biological imperative. Tomsickova Tatyana/Shutterstock Women are increasingly opening up about their breastfeeding struggles. However, as individual as each story is, many have a core theme – it wasn’t working and …
South Africa’s budget was missing ideas from the left. Why this isn’t a good thing: South Africa's Finance Minister Tito Mboweni preparing to deliver the budget. EPA-EFE/Elmond Jiyane This year’s South African budget gave allies of the market as much as they could expect – and labour and the left about as much as they …
Preventing sexually transmitted infections: why South Africa isn’t winning: STIs are a serious health threat. Shutterstock Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a serious public health issue. It’s estimated that globally, more than a million people are diagnosed with one or more sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea, chlamydia or syphilis every day. What’s more concerning is …
The 2018 Oxford Word of the Year isn’t nice, it’s toxic new: Oxford University Press monitors changes in the English language and each year selects a word that catches the annual mood. : Weird News Weird war: American soldiers get up close and personal with some mutant Nazi soldiers in Overlord , one of the …
South Africa in the news: Lebo Mothiba isn’t typically South African, says Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter: South Africa coach Stuart Baxter has praised Lebo Mothiba ahead of Bafana Bafana’s clash with Seychelles on Saturday. The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier will be played at the FNB …: “South Africa” – BingNews White …
South Africa in the news: Winning Cape Town Marathon isn’t everything for Mokoka: Mokoka‚ who has been South Africa’s champion in the 1 500 metres‚ 5 000 metres — three times — 10 000 metres — eight times — and half-marathon‚ thus added the national marathon title to his trophy cas…: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: PJ Media: State Department After Trump Tweet: South Africa Land Expropriation Isn’t Like Zimbabwe: WASHINGTON — The State Department said today that President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed Trump’s tweet about South African land reform, and cautioned that the situation there is …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
50 years on, McDonald’s isn’t messing with its Big Mac new: McDonald's is fighting to hold onto customers as the Big Mac turns 50 , but it's not messing with the makings of its most famous burger. The company is celebrating the 1968 national launch of the double-decker sandwich whose ingredients of “two all-beef patties, …
South Africa in the news: Thoughts from a fictitious South Africa batsman: This isn’t how it was supposed to be in Sri Lanka: Wait, hang on. This is not how it went when we played these okes last time. Remember that game in Johannesburg? Ah, what a Test. Our quicks were so good then, and …
Rapprochement between two leaders isn’t enough to fix Kenya’s deep divisions: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) with opposition leader Raila Odinga in March. EPA-EFE/Stringer In his latest state of the nation address Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta called for opening a new chapter of national unity and reconciliation. This was Kenyatta’s first state of the nation …
Nairobi is at risk from another cholera outbreak. Why this isn’t necessary: Slums like Mathare in Nairobi are particularly prone to flooding. EPA-EFE/Daniel Irungu Flooding has affected households across Nairobi – even in the city’s high-end diplomatic enclaves. Its effects range. In addition to the deaths and serious injuries, vexing traffic jams have been intensified …
No, the award-winning film Inxeba isn’t a disrespectful gay sex romp: A scene from 'Inxeba'. Supplied Why has a film that holds important lessons for South Africans been banned? The award-winning film, Inxeba (“The Wound”), has been reclassified by South Africa’s Film and Publication Board. This means it is illegal and a criminal offence to …
Professor replaced after insisting Australia isn’t a country: An online adjunct professor incorrectly told a student that Australia isn't a country and gave her a failing grade, prompting Southern New Hampshire University to replace the instructor. Buzzfeed News reports that the 27-year-old student in Idaho was assigned to compare American social norms to that of …
Why putting the words ‘learning’ and ‘Facebook’ together isn’t an oxymoron: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has often spoken of the value of education and learning. Reuters/Brian Snyder It’s a rather impressive, if controversial, resume for a teenager: blamed for the election of Donald Trump, increased divorce rates, rising syphilis cases, and the advent of fake …
Nationalising South Africa’s central bank isn’t bad per se: just what’s done with it: Shutterstock South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), recently adopted a resolution to nationalise the country’s central bank. The move comes on the back of calls for government to rein in the South African Reserve Bank, causing concerns that …
Sorry Dems: Trump isn’t all that weird and socialism isn’t coming: The nomination of Donald Trump occasioned many premature obituaries of the Republican Party and the conservative movement. His election led to more predictions of imminent realignment around a new populist agenda . : Weird News Have you tried: Farking?
Some fear that e-learning will erode African knowledge. This isn’t true: E-learning is important for Africa, but critics have their doubts. Shutterstock When people discuss the challenges related to e-learning (the use of electronic technology to facilitate learning), they tend to focus on access. This can mean access to financial resources to buy equipment as …
South Africa in the news: OPINION: Ramaphosa isn’t the only winner – so is the rand: The SA Reserve Bank allows adults in South Africa to save or spend as much as R1 million in foreign currency each year, without the need to provide additional documents. However, time is running out to take advantage of …