Nonhlanhla Harris

The adoption of the resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza Strip by the United General Assembly has been welcomed across the world. One hundred and 53 member states voted in favour of the resolution, 10 countries, including the United States (US) and Israel, voted against it  - while 23 countries abstained. The meeting, which was called by Egypt and Mauritania's representatives, convened yesterday after the US […]

Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis, has won the women’s Coach of the Year Award, for the fourth consecutive time, at the CAF awards ceremony. The event was held in the Moroccan city of Marrakech last night. South African side, Mamelodi Sundowns, clinched the Ladies as Team of the Year Award,  whilst the Egyptian giants, Al Ahly, won the men's accolade. South Africa dominated the continent’s Best XI players in the […]

  Political analyst, Professor Siphamandla Zondi, says he believes the United States took a risk by going against the resolution for a ceasefire in the Middle East because Washington is one of the biggest sponsors of the ongoing war. A UN security council meeting convened last week after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked the rare Article 99 in a bid to restore peace and save lives in the Gaza Strip. […]

Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, and defender Harry Maguire have won November's Premier League manager and player of the month awards. Teenage sensation, Alejandro Garnacho, walked away with November's Goal of the Month for his amazing goal when the Red Devils played against Everton in the Premier League. Luton Town's Goal keeper Thomas Kaminski picks up the Save of the Month for November.   Man Utd's Harry Maguire picks […]

There has been mixed reaction to the move made by United Nation's (UN) secretary general, Antonio Gutteres, after he invoked the rare Article 99 of the UN's charter. The secretary general invoked the special power in a bid to press the Security Council over the crisis in the war-torn Gaza strip. Article 99 in the UN charter states that the Secretary-General may bring to the attention of the Security Council […]

As the festive season draws near with family gatherings set to be the order of the holidays, South Africans have been advised to be mindful of what they snack on during this busy period. Despite the high cost of living, according to a report by global snacking company, Mondelez International, South Africans seem to continue to enjoy snacking with some even indulging in them in the morning before breakfast. Mondelez […]

Humanitarian group, Gift of the Givers, has become the latest party to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for possible war crimes in the country's war with Hamas. The call comes after fighting resumed after a brief pause, which had allowed the release of more than 100 hostages seized by Hamas militants and nearly 250 Palestinians from Israeli jails. Israel launched fresh airstrikes last week, saying Hamas had […]

Labour federations have reiterated the call for the inequality pay curse that's been dogging South Africa for decades to be urgently addressed. According to a 2022 World Bank report, South Africa has the highest income inequality in the world, which has risen in the post-apartheid period, though it has fluctuated. It is also the most unequal country in the world, where only 10% of the population owns more than 80% […]

Five Springboks, who were part of the Rugby World Cup winning squad, have been nominated for the 2023 SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Award. Two-time World Cup winning captain, Siya Kolisi, has been nominated for the coveted award alongside Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe and Damian Willemse SA Rugby announced the nominees, which were voted for by members of the media and key stakeholders within the […]