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  • Elephants do not belong in zoos
    by Eyaaz on December 4, 2023 at 2:23 pm

    The Pro Elephant Network’s mission is to stop the capture of elephants and to advocate for the release of captive elephants into the wild The post Elephants do not belong in zoos appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

  • Fraudster who stole R5 million from UIF Covid fund convicted
    by Eyaaz on December 4, 2023 at 2:16 pm

    The UIF and Cosatu have launched an online platform to help employees check if their Covid-19 funds had been paid The post Fraudster who stole R5 million from UIF Covid fund convicted appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

  • Debt-for-nature: Distracting African leaders from long-term climate solutions
    by Eyaaz on December 4, 2023 at 1:04 pm

    The continent’s representatives must resist climate swops at COP28 The post Debt-for-nature: Distracting African leaders from long-term climate solutions appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

  • UAE’s fossil fuel sector harmful to people’s health, says Human Rights Watch
    by Eyaaz on December 4, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    The international nongovernmental organisation raised health concerns at the climate change conference in Dubai The post UAE’s fossil fuel sector harmful to people’s health, says Human Rights Watch appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

  • Setting sail into indulgence and adventure
    by Derek Davey on December 4, 2023 at 11:18 am

    The Norwegian Prima cruise ship has something for everyone The post Setting sail into indulgence and adventure appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

  • The butterfly effect and coping with global conflict
    by Eyaaz on December 4, 2023 at 10:58 am

    To achieve inner and outer peace we must become ‘butterflies and flap our wings’ The post The butterfly effect and coping with global conflict appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

  • South Africa’s winter crop size is decent, but quality remains a concern
    by Eyaaz on December 4, 2023 at 10:40 am

    The expected wheat crop is above the 10-year average harvest but estimates for barley and oats are lower than the Crop Estimates Committee forecasts This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get your free account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience, please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: - M&G newsletters access - notifications - the best possible experience Already registered? login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? subscription offers The post South Africa’s winter crop size is decent, but quality remains a concern appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

  • Africa is finally at the climate negotiations table
    by Sipho Kings on December 4, 2023 at 8:00 am

    Climate negotiations have often excluded Africa. But in the past year, negotiators from the continent have started to change the exclusionary structures The post Africa is finally at the climate negotiations table appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

  • Ampersand Mixtape 9: Celluloid Heroes
    by Eyaaz on December 4, 2023 at 7:16 am

    Dim the lights, open the popcorn and let Charles Leonard play you his favourite songs about movies and actors on this mixtape, with tracks dedicated to celluloid heroes, villains, aliens, vampires, lovers, fighters and sex bombs The post Ampersand Mixtape 9: Celluloid Heroes appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.