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Apart from his work in astronomy, prof. Justin Jonas also acted as technical advisor for the national ventilator project during the covid-19 pandemic. (Photo: Provided/UP) The University of Pretoria awarded an honorary doctorate to prof. Awarded to Justin Jonas for his contribution to radio astronomy and his role in promoting South Africa’s international standing in scientific and engineering research. Jonas is one of the key figures behind the development of the MeerKAT radio telescope and the Square Kilometer Array project (SKA), the largest radio astronomy network ever built. Over four decades, his work has contributed to the expansion of South…
Francesca Albanese speaks to Redi Tlhabi on sexual violence against Palestinians by Israeli forces and its coverage.A recent New York Times article highlighted the sexual violence suffered by Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces. But the allegations have been documented for years by human rights groups and Palestinian organisations. So why does the world only seem to pay attention when a Western news organisation does?This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese about sexual violence, Israeli impunity – and the double standards of Western attention.Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026Click here to share…
ANDILE Mxhakaza says faith has helped him make different decisions in his life now than before.He said he chose to be saved in 2019, which changed him a lot, even acting.These days, Andile was seen playing the main role in the game Polygamy We are threatened.And two weeks ago, he was announced as one of the new actors in the game Enemy: The Enemy The fourth season premiered earlier this month.In this game, he plays the role of Mapholoba, who is a male gangster.Andile said to find the place he played in the game Shark-Ilembe and the one he imitates…
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has said that those software engineers who are still writing code by hand have been left far behind in the race. The era of coding by writing line by line is gone forever. Eric has said that the era of coding by writing one line at a time is over forever.Has the world changed in 6 months? If the words of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt are to be believed, this is what has happened. He says that AI (Artificial Intelligence) has changed the entire game of software making. According to Eric, those software engineers…
The 1958 Lloyd 600 at the wedding. (Photo: Provided) A rare 1958 Lloyd 600 recently almost stole the spotlight at a West Coast wedding, after a father transformed this neglected vehicle into a fancy wedding car in just a month – especially for his daughter’s big day. Marcus Hugo (60) already bought the classic German car in 2021 for around R8 000 and had it towed from Pretoria to the West Coast with the dream of restoring the car himself. However, the Lloyd sat unrestored in the garage for years. However, when his daughter, Charné Jordaan’s wedding date was set,…
COACH of Orlando Pirates, Abdeslam Ouaddou, led the celebrations at Mbombela Stadium following his team’s defeat by Durban City in a match they should have won in order to win the Betway Premiership title in front of crowds of fans at Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto, on Saturday afternoon.Pirates came out with a point in the game that ended 0-0 which was expected to collect three of them, equal to Mamelodi Sundowns who are at the top of the Premiership log with 68 points. The Blacks are in second place with 66. In the last match of the season, they will…
Photo: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP A senior leader of the Islamic State (Isis), described as “the most active terrorist in the world”, has been killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces in Nigeria. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who has been under US sanctions since 2023, was according to Pres. Donald Trump worldwide second in command of Isis. The death of Al-Minuki comes amid increasing Isis activity in Africa. According to a report by global conflict monitor ACLED released this week, Africa represented a record high of 86% of the group’s global…
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to book a hotel to enjoy the culinary delights. The Premier Hotel and Splendid Inn, in Mhlanga, has come up with a great plan to entertain couples and families with the Mkhyepeni feast every Sunday.Mrs. Thobile Cele who is the Sales Executive at this hotel says, their Sunday Lunch Buffet program aims to attract people not to ignore the hotels if they want a delicious meal in a cool place.”Sunday is a day of rest, go to church with your family, come here to the Premier Hotel and indulge yourself in…
Herschelle Benjamin. (Photo: IdeaCandy) As a young writer and dramatist, Herschelle Benjamin tries to make sense of life by putting pen to paper and his feelings and thoughts. Even though he has to spend long nights and weekends to finish his writing, words are his greatest passion. “It helps if you don’t have a personal life,” jokes Herschelle in an interview with Maroela Media at the Suidoosterfees in Cape Town earlier this month. Among other things, he led book discussions at the art festival and read some of his poems, and the play Joshlin: More than a namefrom his own…
Israel’s ruling coalition has submitted a call for an early election following continued fractures from government allies over the issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription.If the vote passes in the Knesset next week, as expected, then a general election will be held within 90 days of its passage – projected for the third week of August; two months before the mandated end of the government’s current term on October 27.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listUltra-Orthodox parties, which were a key component in the 2022 far-right coalition government, have made the exemption of their constituents from the draft – which almost…