Illustration. Photographer: David Prado A Botswana singer and activist who was raped three years ago launched a campaign to fight high rates of sexual violence.The "Say No to Rape" campaign would push for harsher sentences for rapists as well as measures to support victims.She also hopes to raise funds for survivors in need of professional…
Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe. PHOTO: Cebile Ntuli/City Press Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi will meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa's envoy, Intelligence Minister Ayanda Dlodlo.This, after Botswana appointed Gerrie Nel to assist with the investigation of alleged money laundering involving Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe.The presidency has however denied that Ramaphosa has sent an envoy to Botswana.President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent Intelligence…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…