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By Morapedi Sibeko This September, as we commemorate Deaf Awareness Month, it is a good moment to look back on the progress made in recognising South African Sign Language (SASL) and to raise awareness of the experiences of Deaf people, whose voices emphasise the continued need for inclusion and activism. The South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) estimates that there are over four million Deaf and hard of hearing people in South Africa. Fundamental human rights include the right to language, and for Deaf people, SASL is essential to their full participation in society. They risk being shut out of…
As World Rabies Day approaches on Saturday, 28th September 2024, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA is calling on all pet owners to ensure their animals are vaccinated, especially as rabies has now become endemic in the Cape Fur Seal population. With 24 confirmed cases of rabies in seals since May 2024, rabies has never been a bigger threat to both human and animal health in Cape Town.Vaccinate to Protect: Your Pet, Your Family, Your Community“Rabies is a highly fatal viral disease, and vaccination is the most effective way to prevent it from spreading to humans and animals,” said Dr.…
Daniel Ricciardo has no intention of taking up a reserve driver role to further his F1 career – believing age may have finally caught up with him.Ricciardo’s F1 comeback is over after RB decided to release the Australian and hand reserve driver Liam Lawson the opportunity to cement his future in the sport as he will partner Yuki Tsunoda for the remaining six grands prix of the season.After being released by McLaren at the end of 2022, Ricciardo was initially handed a lifeline by Red Bull – the team with whom he won seven grands prix between 2014-2018 – by…
Major wake up call and warning about Kate Middleton’s cancer comes to lightA royal expert has just offered some insight into Kate Middleton’s return to public life following the end of her preventative chemotherapy, and has come right alongside an update about her not being out of the woods yet.Everything has been brought forward during GB News’ interview with Queen Elizabeth’s former press secretary Dickie Arbiter. He weighed in on everything rather candidly and advised Buckingham Palace against ‘pushing’ Kate Middleton to work.According to the claims, “It will be a slow adjustment to getting back on duty, and we mustn’t…
The US and its allies shared a brief moment of optimism on Wednesday as they unveiled a three-week ceasefire proposal to halt the violence between Israel and Hezbollah.It didn’t last long.Hours after introducing the proposal – amid positive signals from Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations – the US came crashing up against opposition from a leader who has repeatedly dashed US hopes to ease the turmoil in the Middle East: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government.”There will be no ceasefire,” Foreign Minister Israel Katz wrote on X. Soon after, Netanyahu landed in New York and said Israel would…
South Africa’s coalition government – making the case for hope The Conversation This article was originally published by a news.google.com . Read the Original article here. .
Wayne Francis, CEO of Global Connect Outsourcing. “By recruiting and training individuals from underprivileged communities, GCO is making an impact where it matters most“ South Africa’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry is a dynamic sector and is increasingly becoming a crucial player in global markets. This is in large part due to the country having a strong reputation for delivering high-quality customer service enabled by our neutral accent; low cost margins; our cultural affinity with Western markets; and our advanced digital and technology ecosystems. In addition, the local BPO industry continues to leverage other sources of market attractiveness including our…
Samsung’s $650 Galaxy S24 FE offers newer AI features at a lower price than the standard $800 Galaxy S24. The phone was revealed Thursday during a launch event at the company’s Samsung 837 store in New York. It will be available to order on Oct. 3. The phone includes many of the features found on earlier Galaxy S24 phones, including Galaxy AI features such as Live Translation, Circle to Search, Generative Edit for removing unwanted objects from photos and Note Assist for formatting, translating and summarizing notes. It’ll come with seven years of software updates along with security updates like the S24,…
London-based HSBC’s Asia pivot continues with the latest exit from its South Africa business. HSBC has reached an agreement to transfer the business of its South Africa branch to FirstRand Bank (FRB), according to a statement. The deal includes the transfer of the branch’s clients, banking assets, liabilities and employees. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory and governmental approvals. No financial details about the deal were provided. The British lender’s current international wholesale banking clients will continue to have connectivity through HSBC channels for their accounts in South Africa once…
A groundbreaking cultural exchange program, featuring the collaboration between South African and Brazilian gumboot dance artists, has taken the academic community by storm. The programme, which commenced on July 29 at Pretoria Boys High School, aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding and mastery of this unique dance form. Read more: Celebrating African culture through food, song and dance at Auckland Park Prep The workshops, led by renowned South African gumboot dancer Phinda-Mzala, and her Brazilian counterpart, Samira, offer students a unique opportunity to delve into the fundamental skills of gumboot dance. Managing director of the programme David Mahlaba stated…