Tensions in the Middle East are escalating sharply following U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation. South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has condemned violations of international law and rejected the doctrine of anticipatory self-defence. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the region risks sliding into wider war. So — are we witnessing another regional flare-up, or a deeper fracture in the global order? Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nader Hashemi, a Professor in the International Studies department at Georgetown University

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating sharply following U.S.&ndash;Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran&rsquo;s retaliation. South Africa&rsquo;s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has condemned violations of international law and rejected the doctrine of anticipatory self-defence. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Ant&oacute;nio Guterres has warned the region risks sliding into wider war. So &mdash; are we witnessing another regional flare-up, or a deeper fracture in the global order? Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nader Hashemi, a Professor in the International Studies department at Georgetown University

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 World leaders voice international law violations as US–Israeli strikes intensify in Iran

Acting Chairperson at South Africa's Commission for Gender Equality, Mfundo Nomvungu says Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, GBVF will not end if there's little investment in mentorship proggrammes for men.

Nomvungo was questioning the budget allocation by the Eastern Cape province's Department of Social Development (DSD) into such programmes.

The Department's provincial accounting officials on Wednesday made oral submissions at the Joint National Inquiry into the Reporting, Victim Support, Investigation and Pre-Trial Functioning of the Criminal Justice System Response to GBVF with the exception of Limpopo province. Thuto Ngobeni compiled this report...

Acting Chairperson at South Africa's Commission for Gender Equality, Mfundo Nomvungu says Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, GBVF will not end if there's little investment in mentorship proggrammes for men.
Nomvungo was questioning the budget allocation by the Eastern Cape province's Department of Social Development (DSD) into such programmes.
The Department's provincial accounting officials on Wednesday made oral submissions at the Joint National Inquiry into the Reporting, Victim Support, Investigation and Pre-Trial Functioning of the Criminal Justice System Response to GBVF with the exception of Limpopo province. Thuto Ngobeni compiled this report...

Invest in Men's Mentorship to Tackle GBVF 

The Horn of Africa is facing mounting pressure from conflict, food insecurity, and the threat of a powerful El Niño event.

The United Nations has warned that despite preparedness plans being in place, a major funding shortfall is hampering efforts to protect vulnerable communities.

Humanitarian agencies are calling for urgent support as forecasts indicate that El Niño is likely to intensify in the coming months, bringing drought to some areas, flooding to others, and placing additional strain on already fragile food systems across Africa.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Dr. Trust Nhubu, an expert on Sustainable Water Resources Management to help us understand the risks facing the continent...

The Horn of Africa is facing mounting pressure from conflict, food insecurity, and the threat of a powerful El Ni&ntilde;o event.
The United Nations has warned that despite preparedness plans being in place, a major funding shortfall is hampering efforts to protect vulnerable communities.
Humanitarian agencies are calling for urgent support as forecasts indicate that El Ni&ntilde;o is likely to intensify in the coming months, bringing drought to some areas, flooding to others, and placing additional strain on already fragile food systems across Africa.
Mpho Sithole spoke to Dr. Trust Nhubu, an expert on Sustainable Water Resources Management to help us understand the risks facing the continent...

Horn of Africa Faces Triple Threat of Conflict, Hunger and El Niño

As the World marked the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, observed under the theme "Transformative Potential of Reducing Food Loss and Waste," a concern remains that globally, an estimated 30 to 50 percent of food produced never reaches consumers, with significant losses occurring along the value chain, from production and storage to transport, retail and households.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Professor Lembe Magwaza, Chair of the South Africa-Germany Bilateral Research Chair in Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems at the University of Mpumalanga to discuss the impact of food loss and waste on food security, as well as solutions that could help build more resilient food systems..

As the World marked the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, observed under the theme "Transformative Potential of Reducing Food Loss and Waste," a concern remains that globally, an estimated 30 to 50 percent of food produced never reaches consumers, with significant losses occurring along the value chain, from production and storage to transport, retail and households.
Mpho Sithole spoke to Professor Lembe Magwaza, Chair of the South Africa-Germany Bilateral Research Chair in Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems at the University of Mpumalanga to discuss the impact of food loss and waste on food security, as well as solutions that could help build more resilient food systems..

World leaders voice international law violations as US–Israeli strikes intensify in Iran

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