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In Egypt, several government departments and political parties on Wednesday condemned Israel’s aggression against the Palestinians in statements to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.1 With some irony, (or maybe deliberately) the day marked each year on November 29th, the anniversary of the 1947 UN General Assembly’s adoption of Resolution 181, which formalised the Zionist presence in Palestine into a nation state and mandated the creation of independent Jewish and Arab states and a Special International Regime (whatever they mean by that) to administer the city of Jerusalem.2 “The commemoration of the day this year coincides with a painful reality in which the Palestinian people are witnessing an unprecedented brutal aggression, in which ...

The Hazard of food Security and children not receiving the right nutrition from food this remains a looming problem for the children of South Africa.1 It forms part and parcel of the food insecurity and poverty that many families face every day.2 However, the harsh truth is that these challenges have a profound and far-reaching impact, specifically and unsurprisingly on the underprivileged community and even more critically on the children who “grow” up in such communities.3 The inherent link between food insecurity, poverty, and the well-being of children is a cause for global concern, stirring the urgent need for immediate action and unwavering commitment.4 The inherent link between food insecurity, poverty, and well-being of young children is a cause of world-wide conce...

Security methods are changing in the Private sector.1 The big success story is the Shoprite Group which is taking a tough on crime approach.1 They have managed to have year-on-year decreases in robberies and burglaries committed against their 3,000 stores, 1,000 trucks, and 1,500 truck trailers.2 In the last three years, the retail group has increased its focus on prosecuting criminals who target its operations – having overseen successful prosecutions leading to prison sentences totalling 1,384 years and three months.3 This includes 24 life sentences and nearly 396 years of custody.4 “Our top priority remains creating a safer environment for our customers and our employees.5 Securing arrests and sentences are therefore critical to deter and ultimately reduce crime.”6 This...

It will soon be official. South Africa’s Parliament has voted with a majority in favour of a motion calling for the closure of Israel’s embassy in Pretoria and the suspension of diplomatic ties.1 This comes as tensions sour between South Africa and the Zionist entity over the assault on Gaza by the Israelis.2 The motion which was tabled by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) had received the support of the ruling African National Congress (ANC).3 The motion received 248 votes in favour and 91 against.4 However in order for it to fully enforced it needs the approval of President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government.5 The main opposition to the motion came from the centrist Pro-Israeli Democratic Alliance.6 The President has stated that South Africa believes Israel is committi...

A one-of-a-kind concert is making its way to South Africa for the first time in February 2024.The Vocal Arts Festival, which is a United Kingdom annual event, brings together globally acclaimed artists to celebrate the wide diversity of vocal Nasheeds. Panache International, along with its media partner Radio Alansaar and the Alansaar Foundation on Tuesday announced that this auspicious event will take place at the Durban International Convention Centre on 10 February 2024, after which the festival will move to Johannesburg on 11 February 2024.While final details on the event have not yet been released, organizers gave assurance that the concert will definitely bring together people from all walks of life.“The lyrics of the Nasheeds are powerful…and taking into considerati...

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications in collaboration with eThekwini Municipality held its 12th Annual Building Control Officers Convention at the Durban ICC on Wednesday (15 November 2023).Held under the theme 'Building Resilience in Changing Times,' the convention aims to address the current challenges within the built industry, from the effect of climate change on the environment to the new phenomenon such as construction mafias delaying construction projects in various parts of the country.eThekwini Municipality Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says the convention provides the ideal platform for various stakeholders within the construction industry to exchange knowledge that would assist municipalities in ensuring that proper procedures are observed in line with th...

SummaryRamaphosa has Promised to Combat CorruptionThere are doubts he can do itCan the President Revive the Scorpions the Directorate of Special Operations President Cyril Ramaphosa has been known have promised an end to corruption. Yet he has failed to make any attempt to combat it.1 It would appear that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) today is defined by its internal fight against its promise of ‘renewal’.2 Even the President has said that corruption is fundamentally damaging to our democracy.3 the president is the one invested would the constitutional duty and power to act and yet he seems woefully unprepared to do so.4 Las week, the president while speaking at the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council’s national dialogue on building a corruption-free Sou...