A massive wage agreement funded by ratepayers sparks concerns that Johannesburg's service delivery will suffer as financial pressures mount
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OPINION: Are chromosome tests enough to ensure fairness in women’s sport?
People with XY chromosomes have given birth to children, so chromosome tests are not a sufficient way to determine biological sex.
Read More »Disputes rock ANCWL as conference chaos deepens
Deep divisions within the ANCWL in North West raise concerns over legitimacy, with disputes over conference processes and delegate selection.
Read More »How minister Creecy wishes she could PUNISH drunk drivers in SA
Ahead of a traditionally deadly Easter long weekend, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy wishes she could punish drunk drivers in SA like so …
Read More »Pink moon to grace PH skies on April 2
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Stargazers are in for a treat on the evening of April 1 as spring’s first full moon, the ‘Pink Moon,’ graces the sky. It is also known as the Paschal Moon. Some may be skeptical since it could be part of an April fools prank , but the Pink Moon is
Read More »Philippine peso dives to new record low of 60.748:$1
MANILA, Philippines — A new record low. That is how far the Philippine peso tumbled on Tuesday as the dollar gained amid the ongoing Middle East war. READ: Peso sets record low finish of 60.69 vs dollar The local currency fell 5.8 centavos to close at 60.748 against the greenback. The latest exchange rate surpassed
Read More »Holy Week exodus: BI on full force; warns vs. fake eTravel sites
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed its personnel on full force as the Holy Week exodus peaks, with an estimated 45,000 departing international passengers daily expected in the country’s major airports. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said on Wednesday it is “all hands on deck” for immigration officers, with additional front-line personnel deployed and
Read More »Excise tax cut, suspension to apply only to new fuel imports – Palace
MANILA, Philippines – Any reduction or suspension of excise tax on petroleum products will apply only to incoming fuel shipments and not to existing inventory, Malacañang clarified on Wednesday. “Gusto lang nating liwanagin ito. Itong pagpataw or pag-reduce, pagtanggal, pag-suspend ng excise tax, ito po ay para sa bagong parating na bagong supply ng fuel (We
Read More »Sara Duterte impeachment: Madriaga’s security now more crucial — Adiong
MANILA, Philippines — The security of Ramil Madriaga, Vice President Sara Duterte’s former aide, is now more crucial as he is set to face impeachment proceedings as a possible witness, according to Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong. In a Wednesday statement, Adiong said they expect a report from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
Read More »PNP chief inspects churches, trains for Holy Week travel rush
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday conducted inspections of the police’s preparations in several areas across Metro Manila amid the influx of travelers for this year’s Holy Week. Nartatez made the rounds first at Baclaran Church in Pasay City, then the Light Rail Transit Line 1
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