SANDF is minding its business
In a recent statement, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) dismissed claims that soldiers are being deployed to Nkandla to confront supporters of former President
Competition from illicit cigarettes
Illegal cigarettes are on sale in two out of five shops, according to research by Ipsos‚ commissioned by British American Tobacco (BAT). The cheapest pack
Possible Taiwan invasion plan published
An article in the Chinese publication Naval and Merchant Ships has published an article setting out a scenario for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. This coincided
Almost 10,000 Gauteng teachers won’t vaccinate
Almost 10 000 teachers and support staff in the Gauteng Department of Basic Education sector have refused to take the Covid-19 vaccine. The department said
North Korea remains closed
The health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un remains a subject of conjecture after images of him recently showed him having lost a great deal
French investigation into Chinese crimes
French prosecutors have launched an inquiry into four fashion retailers suspected of concealing crimes against humanity in China’s Xinjiang region, according to Reuters. The enquiry
Charles clicks with Makeba
South African pop diva Miriam Makeba’s ‘The Click Song’ is one of the Prince of Wales’ favourite songs, according to a list he revealed yesterday.
Cardinal to stand trial over embezzlement
Cardinal Angelo Becciu has become the highest-ranked cleric in the Vatican to be indicted over charges that include embezzlement and abuse of office, according to
WHO demands “Western” countries recognize Chinese vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that any of the Covid-19 vaccines it has approved for emergency use should be recognized by all
H&M sales slide in China due to local boycott
H&M, the Swedish clothing retailer, has seen its sales decline markedly in China, following a boycott by consumers in that country of the brand. China