In a bid to address severe acute malnutrition in the country, Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated a high-powered Nutrition Core Working Committee (NCWC). The critical body, dubbed the “intellectual powerhouse” by the vice president, will spearhead the fight against hunger and malnutrition across Nigeria. Speaking during the inauguration of the Nutrition Core Working Committee … Read more
The DA in Gauteng has strongly denounced the augmentation of powers granted to Crime Prevention Wardens (AmaPanyaza), viewing them as nothing more than a misguided public relations ploy. WHAT DA PREMIER CANDIDATE SOLLY MSIMANGA THINKS OF AMAPANYAZA “It is evident that these wardens are attempting to replicate the successful Leap Officer Program in the Western … Read more
The Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, says it’s withdrawing its staff from Zurmi Hospital in Zamfara State until security improves in the area. The MSF’s Field Communication Officer, Adulkareem Yakubu, in a statement to reporters on Friday, said a great number of population and medical missions are at risk as … Read more
Stay in touch with what is happening around the world with The South African’s viral video selections. The latest viral video is taking the internet by storm and for different reasons. We select the scariest, most entertaining, heartwarming, unique and cringeworthy videos trending on the internet. Today’s Viral video is about a woman who stole … Read more
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) decries inadequate funding as one of the major challenges militating against effective growth and global ranking of public universities in Nigeria. The Secretary-General of CVCNU, Yakubu Ochefu, a professor, said this in Abuja on Thursday at a ‘Workshop for Advancement and Alumni Officers. He said there was … Read more
Here’s a reminder of when you can collect your social grants for DECEMBER 2023. REMINDER: SASSA SOCIAL GRANTS PAYMENT DATES FOR DECEMBER This comes after the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released the payment schedule for the 2023/24 financial year. ALSO READ: SASSA: Here’s how to replace expiring cards ALSO READ: Live SASSA updates SASSA RELEASED THE … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Thursday signed the state’s N800 billion 2024 budget into law, barely 24 hours after it was presented to a four-man House of Assembly for approval. Speaking at the ceremony at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Mr Fubara said the budget would provide the framework for his administration to … Read more
In an unfortunate turn of events, Cape Town residents in a substantial portion of Gordon’s Bay, specifically the area delineated by Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Dennehoek Road, Disa Road, and the Coastline, are grappling with extended water disruptions following the detection of a new leak. Initial reports indicated a pipe burst had been swiftly repaired, … Read more
The Supreme Court will, on Friday, deliver judgment on the appeal by the Nigerian government challenging an order for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). IPOB is a group seeking to carve out a sovereign state of Biafra from South-east and some parts of South-south Nigeria. Mr Kanu, … Read more
The Multi-Party Charter has welcomed two new parties to the rapidly growing political group, making it a serious threat against the ruling party in 2024. MULTI-PARTY CHARTER LOOKS BACK AT 2023 “As 2023 draws to a close, the Multi-Party Charter looks back on 2023 as a historic year for South Africa. And we look forward … Read more
