South Africa Registers a Case of Monkeypox Disease In an alert issued on Monday, May 13, 2024, Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Minister of Health, has called for heightened vigilance among the public as the nation confirms a laboratory-verified case of monkeypox disease, also known as Mpox.

In an exclusive interview with Project CB News, Kalnisha, a development economist specializing in South Africa and the African continent, sheds light on the intricate interplay between renewable energy initiatives, socio-economic challenges, and the upcoming elections. With a focus on local economic development and community empowerment, Kalnisha provides valuable insights into the state of the South African economy and the complexities it faces.

In South Africa, the community's backbone of our livelihood (our mothers, aunts, wives, sisters) are celebrated once, twice, or even three times a year. Yet, how often do we truly recognize the inherent strength and resilience of what they do for society daily? Today, on March 8, 2024, as we commemorate International Women's Day, it is important to reflect on the profound contributions of women to society.

Dr Bettina Stark-Watzinger, the Minister of Education and Research of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Ambassador Andreas Peschke, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in South Africa, addressed the Research Networks for Health Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa Conference.

Grant du Toit, a 46-year-old man from South Africa, was granted bail in the Regional Court in Vereeniging on March 9, 2023, in connection with the murder of his mother, Charlotte Christine Fenn. Charlotte Fenn was a business owner and beloved member of the community. Grant has been accused of kidnapping and murdering his mother, but he denies the allegations. He presented his version of events to the court and was granted bail on the condition that he stays with his father, does not contact witnesses, and pays R2000. The investigation is ongoing, and the state is waiting for DNA test results.