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'Beating the Blues With pixels'

January 31, 2025

In the heart of South Africa, smart technologies come to the rescue in assisting those dealing with anxiety and depression. There are many challenges that stop people in getting the help they need. Hurdles are numerous, especially those who live outside urban areas. Accessing mental h

crime

Danger Heights in a City’s Postcode

January 31, 2025

What is happening in the town of Garankuwa, South Africa has been overlooked. How far have we come in understanding the lurking of femicides, gender-based murders, sitting quietly receiving no attention? An important part of understanding comes from trying

education

Free Education In South Africa: Are We Doing It Right?

January 30, 2025

Free education is a hot topic in South Africa. Everyone's talking about the benefits, but what about the challenges? It's not just about the money. Think about the politics and the society too. A lot of people think free education means just waving tuition fees. But, it's more complicated

weather

Typhoons and Taiwan: When Track Errors Don't Matter

January 30, 2025

Did you know that the rainfall in Taiwan during typhoons is largely influenced by where the storm goes? Usually, the better a model predicts the storm's path, the better it can forecast how much rain will fall. But a recent study found that for typhoons moving in a specific way—from the southwest—th

business

Whoop! P&G's That’s a New Lawn Care Game in the South

January 29, 2025

Get ready, the lawn care world is about to get a lot more fun! P&G is introducing a new product called Spruce. This is no ordinary lawn care solution. It’s designed with the South in mind, where winters are mild and people start thinking about their lawns early. You won’t see ads for this everywhere

politics

South Korea's President Yoon: A Trial to Remember

January 26, 2025

In a historic move, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has been officially charged with leading an insurrection. This comes after he declared martial law briefly last month, accusing the opposition of hindering his government. The decision to indict him sets a new precedent, as he's the first pre

politics

North Korea's New Cruise Missile Test: A Sign of Escalating Tensions?

January 26, 2025

North Korea tested a new cruise missile system this weekend, marking its third weapons display of the year. The test came just days after President Donald Trump expressed his intent to reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The missiles, described as "strategic, " reportedly hit targets after

education

Snow Days in South Carolina: How Schools Handle Extreme Weather

January 24, 2025

South Carolina schools have been relying on e-learning days to keep students engaged during winter storms. But did you know these days are limited? Every school year, districts can only use five e-learning days. This week’s snowstorm means some schools are running out of options to make up for misse

sports

Man United's Manager Woes: A New Name in the Mix

January 24, 2025

Richard Keys has dropped a bombshell, claiming that Ruben Amorim, the current manager of Manchester United, might be on his way out. Apparently, Amorim's arrival didn't bring the swift turnaround everyone hoped for after Erik ten Hag's departure. The team, plagued by internal struggles, hasn't seen

weather

Snow Alert: What to Expect in South Carolina

January 21, 2025

Hey, South Carolina! Are you ready for some snow? A big storm is headed our way, and it's going to be a chilly one. The Midlands should see snowfall starting later today and continuing into Wednesday morning, with the most snow predicted south of I-20. So, what's the deal with this storm? It's brin