Syria: Violence escalates
The United Nations human rights chief today urged Syria’s Government and armed opposition to protect civilians and abide by their obligations under international human rights and humanitarian law – or face the consequences.
UN: ‘No breakthrough in efforts to restart Israeli-Palestinian talks’
The past month has been characterized by a continuation of the effort to restart direct talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians amid continued worrying developments on the ground, a top United Nations official said today.
UN: Syria still ‘of utmost concern’
The United Nations peacekeeping chief announced today that half of the 300 UN observers in Syria have left the country, while adding that the crisis there remains “of utmost concern” and the world body will continue to promote a political solution.
De Klerk: ‘South African’s must become politically active’
Former president FW de Klerk has called on all South Africans to be more politically active to combat the ANC's national democratic revolution.
ANC to study Limpopo textbook report
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe says the national executive committee will study a report on the Limpopo textbook saga at its ‘lekgotla’ (meeting circle) this week.
Use of chemical weapons in Syria would be ‘reprehensible’ – UN chief
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced concern about the possible use of chemical weapons in the Syrian conflict and stressed the need for the international community to keep a close eye on the situation.
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Finance Minister wages war on incompetence
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has revealed plans for the national treasury to take a much tighter grip on local governments' finances.
Palestinians protest massacre of Muslims in Myanmar
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have taken to the streets to protest against the massacre of the members of the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar.
SA: ‘More kids in private schools’
Johannesburg - South African teachers on average spend less than 50% of their teaching time in class each week, the Sunday Times reported.
Dire exam results in Limpopo due to lack of textbooks
Despite Motshekga claiming the media have overplayed the textbook scandal, a report shows 70% of Grade 10 pupils in 25 Limpopo schools failed exams.
Bullying on the rise - study
Johannesburg - Bullying of young people between Grade 8 and 12 in Gauteng was on the rise, especially cyber-bullying, according to a study released by Unisa's Youth Research Unit (YRU) on Sunday.
UN urges Israel to treat Palestinian child detainees in accordance with rights law
A United Nations independent human rights expert today condemned Israel’s use of solitary confinement against Palestinian children, and urged the Israeli Government to treat such detainees in accordance with international human rights laws.
Amnesty International: ‘Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingyas being targeted’
Muslim Rohingyas are increasingly being hit with targeted attacks that have included killings, rape and physical abuse, Amnesty International (AI) said Friday.
Security Council extends mandate of UN observers in Syria
The Security Council today renewed the mandate of United Nations observers tasked with monitoring the cessation of violence in Syria and the full implementation of the international peace plan put forward to end the on-going crisis.
Minister: ‘Child labour rife in SA’
Thousands of South African children were still being used for child labour, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant said on Thursday.
Youth lose faith in Zuma
Johannesburg - South Africa's youth has largely lost faith in President Jacob Zuma's ability to govern the country, a survey has found.