OBJECTIVITY, INDEPENDENT MEDIA AND NEWS AVOIDANCE: THE TERMS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO UNDERSTAND NEWS TODAY

Sun 03 May 2026: The way we get our news is changing fast. Research from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University shows that, around the world, news consumers are turning to Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok rather than television, radio or newspapers. Nearly a quarter of adults under 24 get their news […]

AJMER COURT RESERVES ORDER ON SHIV TEMPLE PETITION INSIDE DARGAH PREMISES

Sun 03 May 2026: A significant hearing was held on Saturday at the Ajmer District Court concerning a petition asserting the existence of a Shiv temple within the premises of the historic Ajmer Dargah. The case, which has drawn considerable public attention, focused primarily on the issue of impleadment of various parties in the sensitive […]

WHAT’S IRAN’S 14-POINT PROPOSAL TO END THE WAR? AND WILL TRUMP ACCEPT IT?

Mon 04 May 2026: Trump is reviewing the latest Iranian proposal to end the war but the mistrust between the two sides is a big obstacle, analysts say. Iran has offered a new 14-point proposal to the United States in the latest diplomatic step to reach a permanent end to the war, which has exposed the […]

AJMER COURT RESERVES ORDER ON SHIV TEMPLE PETITION INSIDE DARGAH PREMISES

Sun 03 May 2026: A significant hearing was held on Saturday at the Ajmer District Court concerning a petition asserting the existence of a Shiv temple within the premises of the historic Ajmer Dargah. The case, which has drawn considerable public attention, focused primarily on the issue of impleadment of various parties in the sensitive […]

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY | MONDAY – 04 MAY 2026

Mon 04 May 2026:   Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ Madlanga Commission Day 100: Last month, the commission granted Witness G permission to testify partially in camera, after his legal team argued that disclosing his identity could place him and his informants at risk. His lawyer, Tshepo Matlala, previously told the commission […]

PENTAGON ANNOUNCES WITHDRAWAL OF 5,000 TROOPS FROM GERMANY

Sat 02 May 2026: The US defense chief has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany, a Pentagon spokesman said Friday. “This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground. “We expect the withdrawal to be completed […]

ONE IN EIGHT GIRLS, WOMEN RAPED OR SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BEFORE AGE 18, UNICEF SAYS

Thu 10 October 2024: One in eight girls, women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children’s agency said yesterday, Reuters reported. The number rises to 650 […]

LENACAPAVIR: A GAME CHANGER IN SA’S FIGHT AGAINST HIV

Sun 03 May 2026: While Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, is still to announce the date for the launch of the game changing HIV prevention medication Lenacapavir, the injectable will help the country in its fight against HIV, while also benefiting South Africans. Lenacapavir is administered via injection twice a year, offering six months of continuous […]

PODCAST | WHAT’S BEHIND THE SAHEL’S WAVE OF COUPS?

Tue 26 November 2024:   What does the wave of coups in the Sahel mean for its people? Since 2020, Central and West Africa have faced more than 10 coup attempts. Meanwhile, global powers are shifting, as Russia eclipses France and the United States in the region’s geopolitics. In a region where people are demanding security […]

JALEBIS

Fri 12 April 2024: JALEBIS INGREDIENTS 140 g cake flour 2 T cornflour 1/2 t baking powder 2 T clarified butter 1/4 t saffron threads 190 ml thick plain yoghurt Water (optional) Canola oil, for deep-frying Gold leaf, to garnish For the sugar syrup: 140 g sugar 250 ml water 1/4 t saffron threads, toasted […]

SWEET YELLOW RICE

Tue 09 April 2024:   SWEET YELLOW RICE “This family-favourite rice dish is the first thing to go at family events! INGREDIENTS 210 g 1 cup, basmati rice 2 sticks cinnamon ¼ t ground turmeric 100 g ½ cup, white sugar 3 T water 60 g butter, cubed COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Rinse the rice for 3 […]

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