Brussels will remain under the highest level of alert for another week due to an ongoing “terrorism” threat, but schools and the underground train system could reopen from Wednesday, according to Charles Michel, Belgium’s prime minister. The army and police will continue to be deployed in force and the country[…]
An Israeli ministerial committee has approved a law sharply criticised by human rights groups as it would allow the imprisonment of Palestinian children as young as 12. Authorised by Israel’s Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Sunday, the bill could enable Israel to impose jail terms for children aged 12 years[…]
As gang violence continues to cripple the area, Hanover Park residents believe inefficiency of the Phillipi police station is compounding the problem. Earlier this month, concerned residents marched to the police station to hand over a list of grievances regarding what they describe as a lack of service delivery from[…]
The South African Police Services (SAPS) has reaffirmed that it will enforce arrest warrants issued by Turkish authorities against four Israeli commanders. The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) previously questioned the legitimacy of media reports the local police force would act upon the warrants, issued in relation to the now[…]
The Hanover Park Clinic is expected to remain shut for the duration of the coming festive season, a concerning development for residents of the area. Hanover Park has been subjected to on-going gang-related violence and while the situation has calmed over the past week, any escalation in shootings could see[…]
Social grant recipients are set to receive a welcome boost after the South African Social Services Agency (Sassa) announced that grants for December will be distributed earlier than expected. With the festive season fast approaching, recipients will be able to access their funding from the 26th November onwards. Pay-outs usually[…]
By Adiel Ismail – From the offset I need to point out that I am no expert on this matter. I am an ordinary parent who have children at university and who is also concerned about the recent spate of events at universities. I will now describe the problem to[…]
A resident of the city reflects on daily life under ISIL. Ghareb al-Omawi is a name I made up and use on my social media accounts, such as Facebook, after the eastern region of Syria, from Raqqa to Deir az Zor, fell under ISIL’s control. Ever since, our life has[…]
Government’s support for a free Palestine does not mean it is against the existence of the state of Israel and the safety of the Israeli nation, President Jacob Zuma said. “On the contrary, we believe that the establishment of the state of Palestine will lay a solid foundation for lasting[…]
An upbeat and positive Tim Noakes on Monday said he was excited to appear before the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) after the body charged him with unprofessional conduct. “I finally get the chance to present the evidence,” he said at a press conference during a break in proceedings.[…]
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