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Mimi Mfundisi

A multi-talented and multilingual writer who specializes in fictional and non-fictional writing, research, editing, and translation. She has always been passionate about languages from a young age and has completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Science from the University of South Africa. She boasts a flair for languages, a knack for research, and a hard nose for journalism.
SA's stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict

DA launches court bid to compel the arrest of Vladimir Putin

By Mimi Mfundisi 31-05-23 12:07

The DA is clear about wanting Vladimir Putin to be arrested and handed over to the ICC. The party is seeking a declaratory order. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a court application in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria requesting a declaratory order to have Russia President, Vladimir Putin when he arrives in South Africa […]

Airlink wet runway incident

Airlink and Brazil’s LATAM Airlines partner up

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 20:21

South American carrier, LATAM Airlines, who will be returning to SA skies this year, has announced a new partnership with Airlink. LATAM AIRLINES AND AIRLINK SIGN AGREEMENT Pan-South American airline LATAM Airlines have signed a new interline agreement with private South African carrier, Airlink. The interline agreement signed between the two airlines now means that […]

passive smoking pets

Tobacco use is costly, but so is quitting – who needs help?

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 20:11

It is clear that immediate action is required to bridge the socio-economic gaps in tobacco cessation efforts. Tobacco use imposes a large health and economic burden worldwide. Research estimates that, in 2019, about 8 million deaths were attributable to tobacco smoking. Tobacco also reduces years of healthy living: about 200 million disability-adjusted life years in […]

Treasury Notes IMF SA Economy Assessment

Ghana and the IMF sign a deal, a huge economic relief

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 20:03

Finally, IMF has for the second time in 8 years approved millions of dollars with Ghana and it has already disbursed the first tranche. In mid-May 2023 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) finally approved a US$3 billion 36-month arrangement with Ghana. It immediately disbursed the first tranche of US$600 million. This is the second time […]

WhatsApp change

WhatsApp to add popular screen sharing feature for video calls

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 19:55

WhatsApp will soon add a new screen sharing feature to its services. This feature is popular on apps such as Zoom and Teams. WhatsApp has started beta testing a new feature that allows users to share their device’s screen during a video call. ALSO READ: Explainer: How to edit text messages on WhatsApp WHATSAPP TO ALLOW […]

Hawkers and traders in Johannesburg

Zimbabwe turns to informal vendors for shopping as inflation soars

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 19:42

Zimbabwe is turning to informal vendors for their shopping. The shopping is done at night during economic hardships. After the sun sets in Harare, the streets of Zimbabwe’s capital suddenly burst to life. Carts, cars and trucks turned into makeshift, unauthorised, shops sell anything from potatoes to babies’ nappies on the pavements of the city […]

State failure and Thabo Bester

Crime Stats: Hijackings decreasing in SA

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 19:32

Gauteng leading the country with the most hijackings occurring in the country with 2573 out of 5119 cases. The South African Police Service(SAPS) has released the country’s crime states for the fourth quarter of the 2022/23 financial year. The stats revealed the 5119 vehicles were hijacked, down from 5608 in the third quarter. A difference […]

State failure and Thabo Bester

Crime stats: Here are the top 10 crime hotspots in South Africa

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 19:23

These are the top 10 places that have been identified as crime hotspots in the latest crime stats. Western Cape and Gauteng tops the list. The South African Police Service (SAPS) released the fourth quarter crime statistics of the 2022/2023 financial year on Tuesday, 30 May. Here are the top 10 crime hotspots in the country. […]

Hollywoodbets Durban July

Hollywoodbets Durban July: 37 horses remain in the running

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 19:09

There are 37 entrants still in the running for the Hollywoodbets Durban July after the second declaration stage was reached on Monday. There are 37 entrants still in the running for the R5 million Hollywoodbets Durban July after the second declaration stage for Africa’s premier horseracing event was reached on Monday, 30 May. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS […]

COVID vaccines

Pandemic stressors pose risks to children’s healthy development

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 18:54

A new longitudinal study has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has created conditions that pose a threat to children’s healthy development. The COVID-19 pandemic created conditions that threatened children’s healthy development. Scientists and physicians raised concerns early in the pandemic, pointing out that increased parental stress, COVID infections, reduced interactions with other babies and adults […]

Cape Town achieves record breaking cruise tourism season. Photo: Jeff Lomey

City of Cape Town establishes new Naming committee

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 18:36

The City of Cape Town’s Deputy Mayor, Alderman Eddie Andrews, has been elected as the chairperson of the City’s Naming Committee. The City of Cape Town’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews, has been elected as the chairperson of the City’s Naming Committee. ALSO READ | Cape Town’s solar […]

Pitso Mosimane to Kaizer Chiefs? Wife/agent drop HUGE hints!

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 14:41

Kaizer Chiefs chances of signing Pitso Mosimane have just increased after his wife and agent dropped these HUGE hints. MUST READ – KAIZER CHIEFS: AMAKHOSI LEGEND LINKED WITH SHOCK MOVE TO PSL RIVALS! – REPORT Mosimane is set to leave Al Ahli and he is ready for his next project. Furthermore, the project that he is […]

No legal duty to disclose an extra-marital affair, says judge

20 years later, former Northern Cape MEC arrested for fraud

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 14:22

“Criminality will be persuade irrespective of the duration in which it happened in order for justice to prevail”- Brigadier Prince Mashimbye. The Hawks have arrested former Northern Cape Transport, Roads and Public Works MEC on charges of fraud and will be making a brief appearance at the Kimberly Magistrates court. The suspect revealed by the […]

Average speed cameras: How they work and where they are

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 14:11

How average speed cameras work and where they are used for speed enforcement on South African roads. Average Speed Over Distance (ASOD) cameras are increasing in popularity as a method of speed enforcement, and they have a proven record of reducing vehicle accidents in the areas they have been implemented. However, ASOD cameras are relatively […]

Stormers Summer Sundowners

Stormers to be boosted by R15 million new home turf

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 13:33

It is going to cost as much as R15 million to replace the DHL Stadium turf, the home of the Stormers, ahead of the next season. It is going to cost as much as R15 million to replace the DHL Stadium turf, the home of the Stormers, ahead of the next season. One of the […]

debtors get pressured by 3,25% interest rates increase compared to last year

Reserve Bank WARNS about risks of SANCTIONS

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 13:11

The Reserve Bank has warned of dire consequences should the country face censure due to its stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has warned of risks to South Africa’s financial stability due to capital outflows and the possibility of sanctions following a U.S. diplomat’s accusation of supplying weapons to […]

Cape Town achieves record breaking cruise tourism season. Photo: Jeff Lomey

Department of Tourism to launch safety app for tourists

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 11:18

Will a safety app help draw more visitors to South African shores? Find out more about the Tourism Department’s app for tourists. The Department of Tourism, together with various stakeholders, is planning to launch a safety app for tourists. This comes after some tourists have been subjected to various forms of crime, and some even murdered. […]

Cheslin Kolbe Stormers

Cheslin Kolbe leaves Toulon ahead of Rugby World Cup

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 10:51

Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe has left Toulon three months before South Africa begin the defence of their title. Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe has left Toulon three months before South Africa begin the defence of their title, the French club announced on Monday. ALSO READ | SPRINGBOKS: RASSIE INTENDS TO DEPLOY TWO BOK TEAMS “Rugby […]

Government defends its decision to end Zimbabwean permits

African migrants to Europe: their forced return causes tension

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 10:38

The forced return of African migrants from the European Union causes tension across Africa and in European member states. The forced return of migrants from the European Union (EU) to their countries of origin continues to be a source of major tension in African countries as well as EU member states. The result has been […]

Corruption in South Africa: former CEO’s explosive book exposes how state power utility was destroyed

Eskom attempts to build gas power plant in KZN

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 10:22

With over R250billion bailout from National Treasury, Eskom is unable to fund the project themselves and working on finding funds. As the country suffers from continued blackouts, the National Energy Regulator has approved Eskom’s plan to build a 3000 megawatt gas power plant in Richards Bay. The Power plant which Eskom plans to join the […]

Corruption in South Africa: former CEO’s explosive book exposes how state power utility was destroyed

Eskom CEO hunt: This is Solidarity’s preferred candidate

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 10:08

Solidarity emphasised the importance of selecting a CEO who will prioritise Eskom’s best interests and resist political interference. Afriforum-linked trade union Solidarity threw its weight behind one of the individuals on Eskom’s Chief Executive Officer shortlist. At least three names on the list have become public knowledge through media reports. READ: REVEALED – here’s who is […]

Rassie Erasmus honorary doctorate

Springboks: Rassie Erasmus intends to deploy TWO Bok teams!

By Mimi Mfundisi 29-05-23 20:47

Rassie Erasmus has plans to play TWO different Springbok sides in this years Rugby Championship. Could this be another masterstroke move? Rassie Erasmus has plans to play TWO different Springbok sides in this years Rugby Championship. Could this be another masterstroke move? MUST READ: THREE SURPRISE CANDIDATES FOR SPRINGBOKS CAPTAINCY The Springboks could use a split-squad […]

Sex workers and their supporters protest outside the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court during the first appearance of a man accused of killing six women. EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook

Sex work in SA: where criminal law has no place

By Mimi Mfundisi 29-05-23 20:39

Sex workers and human rights advocates urges the decriminalisation of sex work. Parliament is yet to adopt the Bill. On 30 November 2022, Cabinet at last approved a draft statute to abolish criminal penalties for sex work (Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill). The Bill scraps the crime of buying and selling […]

French teacher asks South Africans to help teach his class about beautiful SA

From South Africa to Asia: Top Places for an ESL Teaching Adventure

By Mimi Mfundisi 29-05-23 19:54

The demand for English education in Asia has opened up opportunities for SA teachers, who are easily understood for their clear accents. The demand for English education in Asia has opened up numerous opportunities for South African teachers, who are recognized for their clear and easily understood accents. In this article, we will explore six […]

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