Tag: South Africa
In South Africa, researchers reconstruct the country’s oldest human genome
A team of scientists from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig, Germany, have managed to decode the DNA of thirteen human fossils, the…
Turkey puts on a show at the African Aeronautics and Defense Show
In South Africa, the African Air and Defense Show wrapped up its last day of conferences on Friday, September 20. Now it’s time for the air show this weekend, open…
It was seen for the first time! Everything came to light when a seal bit a dog… This time the rabies virus spread to marine life
South Africa is shaken by this news! This time, rabies has spread to marine animals. Scientists emphasized that this is the first time this has been seen. State veterinarian Lesley…
In conflicts in Africa, the resurgence of drones raises questions
The Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo (AAD), a trade show dedicated to aeronautics and defence issues, takes place from 18 to 22 September in Pretoria, South Africa. This 2024 edition…
In South Africa, political tensions over language teaching
In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa finally signed the education law, passed before last May’s elections, this Friday, despite opposition from parties in the coalition government. To avoid imploding this…
First divisions within the national unity government
South Africa is seeing the first cracks appear in its national unity government. The object of discord: an education law, voted in May 2024 by Parliament, and that President Cyril…
Justice Minister in the Hot Seat After Corruption Accusations
In South Africa, Justice Minister Thembi Simelane had to explain herself before Parliament at the end of last week following accusations of corruption. She allegedly received a loan in 2016,…
Police find nearly 90 Ethiopian migrants held captive in Johannesburg
In South Africa, nearly 90 people were found by police in the suburbs of Johannesburg. According to the South African authorities, they were living in ” inhumane conditions ” and…
In South Africa, pressure to relocate the summit planned for Zimbabwe
In Southern Africa, all eyes are on Zimbabwe, as the country is due to host the SADC summit in its capital on 17 August. President Emmerson Mnangagwa is then due…
Tatjana Smith, after a fourth Olympic medal, retirement?
Three days after her victory in the 100m breaststroke, Tatjana Smith went for silver in these 2024 Olympic Games. On Thursday, August 1, the swimmer failed to retain her Olympic…