Largest Container Ship Yet Docks at Port of Durban
In an unexpected need to dock at the Durban Port for emergency repairs, the MSC Rifaya is the largest container ship received yet, being 399,99 metres long, and boasting a capacity of 19,437 twenty-foot equivalent units.
Eastern Cape: President Visits Flood Victims
In the wake of the devastating rainfall and flooding in the Eastern Cape at the beginning of this week, 78 lives have been claimed, and 1,000 residents have been displaced in the OR Tambo and Amathole District Municipalities.
South Africa Deeply Concerned by ICC Judges Sanctioned
Following the United States’ move to sanction four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, the South African Government has expressed concern for these measures.
Hajj 2025: Saudi Confirms Over 1.6 Million Pilgrims Performed Hajj
According to Saudi Arabia’s official statistics, over 1,673,230 pilgrims performed Hajj this year as the holy pilgrimage draws to a close.
Underaged Vaping Highlighted by Deputy Minister of Health
On Monday, during the World No-Tobacco Day stakeholder meeting, the Deputy Minister of Health, Joe Phaahla, remarked,
Israel Bombs Hospital and Opens Fire on Aid Seekers
At the beginning of this week, Israel continued attacks in Gaza, targeting the Noura Al-Kaabi Kidney Dialysis Centre north of the Gaza Strip, as well as killing at least 31 people at an aid distribution site in Rafah.
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President Ramaphosa Announces Plans to Ease Financial Burdens on Citizens
This week, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the rising cost of living in Parliament with comprehensive steps in place to ease the impact it will have on citizens, particularly the indigent.
Hajj 2025: Rubber Roads Initiative Expanded This Year
Having begun in 2023, Saudi’s rubberised roads initiative was a project aimed at using innovative materials to reduce the effects of intense heat on pilgrims during Hajj.
Hajj 2025: Almost 1,000 Ambulances to Serve Pilgrims
Expected to be deployed across Makkah, Madinah, Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifa – alongside other locations – 900 ambulances have been allocated by the Saudi Red Crescent Authority to assist pilgrims.
National Budget Speech Takeaways
On Wednesday. 21 May, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented the country’s new budget, which is now the department’s third draft.
South Africa Hopeful for Trade Expansion Following US Visit
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the White House in Washington D.C this week, South Africa resubmitted a trade proposal between the two countries.
Hajj 2025: Multiple Services for People with Disabilities Launched
In the Prophet’s Mosque, Madinah, the General Administration for the Services of Persons with Disabilities at the Agency for the Care of the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque launched several services benefiting people with disabilities.
Hajj 2025: Palm Trees and Umbrellas Provided Ahead of Season
In preparation for Hajj 2025, the Saudi authorities constructed over 300 shade umbrellas and planted more than 2,000 palm trees around Namirah Mosque, situated at the base of Mount Arafat.
Cape Town: Cameras and Drones Make Big Leaps to Stop Crime
For the past few weeks, the City of Cape Town’s drones and CCTV camera surveillance across the metro have played pivotal roles in making multiple arrests.
Loadshedding-Free Winter Expected
Despite the recent return of loadshedding, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa; Electricity and Energy Minister; remains optimistic that the country will be free of loadshedding this winter.
Constitutional Court Ruling on Dual Citizenship Welcomed
On Wednesday this week, a unanimous judgement was passed by the Constitutional Court ruling that South Africans will be allowed to have dual citizenship.