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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.
Power station breakdowns put power system under pressure

Electrocuted individual exacerbates power outage in Roodepoort

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 20:13

According to the report, the suspect was electrocuted with high voltage while tampering with the substation and was transported to hospital. An electrocuted individual has worsened the power woes in large parts of Roodepoort this evening, Friday, 19 May. UNKNOWN INDIVIDUAL ELECTROCUTED DURING LOADSHEDDING Following the loadshedding schedule, a number of areas remained in the […]

Bipolar disorder is poorly understood in but knowing the facts can help prevent suffering

When someone living with dementia is distressed, ‘de-escalation’ is vital

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 19:29

Common behaviours that might be shown by those living with advanced dementia include agitation, anxiety and more. Today’s reporting about the alleged tasering of a 95-year-old woman living at the Yallambee Lodge aged care home in New South Wales has brought the issue of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia into sharp focus. Over half of those living […]

SAPS Hunts Suspects Who Attacked Police in Limpopo

Police arrest 10 alleged ATM bombers in Operation Takedown

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 19:17

A Limpopo police task team formed to tackle ATM bombings in the province arrested 10 suspects after tracing them to Gauteng. The Limpopo police made a major breakthrough when the task team assembled to find and arrested alleged ATM bombers in the province made ten arrests. READ: Escalating crime threatens learners and teachers at Taylors Halt […]

Student fakes kidnapping to avoid graduation humiliation

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 19:05

A 23-year-old is facing multiple charges after faking her kidnapping to avoid going to her graduation. Here’s why… A young woman is making headlines after she faked her own kidnapping to avoid graduation embarrassment. Chloe Stein from Pennsylvania lied about getting kidnapped because her graduation was coming up and she hadn’t attended classes for over […]

Fracking: A Dragon South Africa Will Not be Able to Tame

Fracking rears its head again as SA looks for new energy sources

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 18:25

SA intends to auction 10 new onshore blocks in the Karoo region for shale gas exploration as part of its efforts to tackle the power crisis. South Africa’s first competitive auction for oil and gas resources, expected in 2024 or 2025 once legislation making provision for the bid round is passed, includes acreage once held […]

Uber

Uber to launch accounts with extra safety features for teenagers

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 18:17

Uber has announced that they will now allow teenagers (13-17) to own accounts with extra safety features on their app. Transporting services company, Uber is expanding its rider base with a new service that lets teenagers experience a trip and ride alone. ALSO READ: Taxi drivers destroy Uber cars for offering cheaper rides [Pictures] UBER TO […]

Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns

Orlando Pirates man set to leave club and join PSL rivals!

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:41

After a five year spell at the club, an Orlando Pirates midfielder is set to leave the club and re-unite with a former coach! Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari has been linked with a sensational move to rivals SuperSport United. According to reports, the out-of-favour midfielder, is set to reunite with former coach Gavin Hunt! […]

Roasted beef strips and vegetables for a tasty one-pan dinner

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:20

Whether you’re doing meal prep for the week or need a simple weeknight meal for the family, try these roasted beef strips and vegetables. When you get home after a long day of work, you really don’t always want to cook and there are some other challenges that make evenings a bit frustrating. Sometimes you […]

Anathi Qolo to lead much-changed Bulls Daisies

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:03

The Bulls Daisies will visit the EP Queens at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Nelson Mandela Bay, on Saturday, 20 May. Anathi Qolo will lead a much-changed Bulls Daisies outfit when they return to action (after their second-round bye) in the 2023 SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division competition. ANATHI QOLO TO LEAD BULLS DAISIES The […]

Gwede-Mantashe-GCIS

Mantashe accuses NGO’s of blocking vital development in SA

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 16:49

‘Lobby groups, pit the development needs of poor communities against their own self-proclaimed protection of the environment’-Mantashe As communities and environmental activists in Gqeberha protest over the planned seismic survey off the wild coast, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says their actions do more harm than good. ACTIVISTS CONCERNS ALSO READ:Activists: Fire Gwede Mantashe […]

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane

Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches shortlist: Who will join Zwane?

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 15:27

Amakhosi management are looking for an additional coach to join Arthur Zwane at Kaizer Chiefs. Here are the men that could be hired. Amakhosi management are looking for an additional coach to join Arthur Zwane at Kaizer Chiefs. Here’s the shortlist of potential candidates. MUST READ: KAIZER CHIEFS – FORMER BAFANA BAFANA COACH OFFERED JOB! – […]

Irish Rover cocktail: A rich porter drink for winter evenings

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 14:04

Have a rich experience when you try the Irish Rover cocktail. It’s a beautifully simple and substantial whiskey and porter drink for World Whiskey Day. If you’ve ever thought that your whiskey drink doesn’t have enough body, there are options for you. Just like Irish Whiskey broke the rules before becoming one of the most […]

Green spaces for human living: many South Africans can’t access

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 13:59

The benefits of experiencing nature on green space for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. The benefits of experiencing nature on green space for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. But much of the research on these benefits has been done in relatively affluent countries in the global North. There’s little […]

Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola. Source: Department of Correctional Services

South African prisons are intact, Lamola gives assurance

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 13:29

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola reportedly assured South Africans the country’s prisons are not porous centres synonymous with escapes. Lamola made these remarks on Thursday, 18 May during his budget speech for his department, News24 reported. PRISON POPULATION OF OVER 157 000 He said South Africa has a prison population of more than 157 000 […]

Fikile Mbalula anc coalition team

ANC Strategy? Mbalula insists load shedding will end by December

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 13:11

Fikile Mbalula had Mzansi in disbelief when he confidently said that he believed without a doubt that load shedding will have ended by December. The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula was recently interviewed on the Power to Truth show with JJ Tabane and gave his take on the country’s current load shedding status. FIKILE MBALULA […]

Airlink wet runway incident

Airlink to increase services on a few South African routes

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 12:49

Privately-owned airline, Airlink has announced that it will be increasing frequencies on a few local routes in South Africa. AIRLINK: MORE FLIGHTS TO MBOMBELA AND BLOEMFONTEIN In response to the demand for MORE flights on certain South African routes, Airlink will be upping frequencies. The additional flights will be on the Cape Town to Mbombela […]

Siyaya lawyer agrees with the defence at Judge Makhubele tribunal

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 11:07

In a significant development at the ongoing Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing, Siyaya’s lawyer was called back to the stand. Siyaya’s lawyer was called back to the stand for cross-examination at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing over Judge Tintswalo Annah Nana Makhubele’s conduct while she was head of the PRASA board. Evidence leader advocate Elaine Zungu […]

US trade with Africa

Industrial policy: US laws to promote African industries

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-05-23 21:04

The Biden administration has ratcheted up protectionism and industrial policy amid surging economic tensions with China. The Biden administration has ratcheted up protectionism and industrial policy amid surging economic tensions with China. Legislation passed in 2022 unlocked hundreds of billions of dollars in subsidies to spur domestic production of renewable energy and electric vehicles, and […]

Gorilla Fight Club promises to change boxing and MMA

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-05-23 20:52

Gorilla Fight Club, a unique and innovative sports and entertainment company, launches today with the promise of staging electrifying events. The brainchild of UFC legend Darren Till, with Duduzane Zuma, a South African entrepreneur, politician and philanthropist, operating as chairman, Gorilla Fight Club will break the mould as sports stars, influencers, musicians and actors compete […]

‘Forgery factory’ in Joburg flat shut down – five suspects arrested

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-05-23 20:23

The suspects allegedly produced counterfeit university certificates, birth certificates, and death certificates from a flat in Marshalltown. The police pounced on a syndicate that allegedly produced several fraudulent documents from a flat in central Johannesburg. Five suspects were arrested for various charges, including fraud, corruption and bribery. READ: Diphtheria cases detected in SA – Phaahla urges […]

Ramaphosa vs Zuma: Here is what happened in court yesterday

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-05-23 18:36

A heated argument broke out as Adv Dali Mpofu accused the NPA of acting in a “disgraceful” manner in the Ramaphosa vs Zuma case. The Zuma versus Ramaphosa matter sat before a full bench of judges Selby Baqwa, Lebogang Modiba and Mohammed Ismail at the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on Wednesday and continued today. […]

PSL rope in McCarthy, Pienaar to have a say

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-05-23 18:19

Benni McCarthy and Steven Pienaar spearheaded the selection of the DStv Premiership Goal of the Month award, in a new 2022/23 season format. The monthly award recognising the best goals in the league needed to be revitalized, with the winner now decided by the subjective opinion of SA football greats who have played and shone in both […]

From factory packer to qualified KZN teacher

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-05-23 17:06

A 52-year-old grandmother who started as a factory packer recently graduated and is now a qualified teacher with a degree. MZOBE STARTED AS A PACKER OF A LARGE FACTORY, WORKING LONG HOURS The 52-year-old Halala Zanele Mzobe obtained her degree from SANTS, Private Higher Education Institution. This leading distance learning institution recently hosted its ceremony […]

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