The Green Connection has welcomed TotalEnergies' move to withdraw from two offshore gas projects in South Africa. The Company is citing economic challenges as the reason for its exit. The decision marks a significant victory for environmental advocates, as it halts the development of the Brulpadda and Luiperd gas fields, located off the southern coast of South Africa. Elvis Presslin spoke to Liz McDaid, Strategic Lead at The Green Connection

The Green Connection has welcomed TotalEnergies' move to withdraw from two offshore gas projects in South Africa. The Company is citing economic challenges as the reason for its exit. The decision marks a significant victory for environmental advocates, as it halts the development of the Brulpadda and Luiperd gas fields, located off the southern coast of South Africa. Elvis Presslin spoke to Liz McDaid, Strategic Lead at The Green Connection

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TotalEnergies' withdrawal from two offshore gas projects in SA welcomed

Richard Wilkinson, the legal representative for the six suspended matric girls, has dismissed claims of racial exclusion at Pretoria Girls High School. The six girls, along with six other white pupils, face disciplinary hearings next week for their involvement in a WhatsApp group last year that allegedly contained racially charged messages, micro-aggressions, and complaints about black students. Wilkinson accuses the Gauteng Department of Education of "taking over" the school and unfairly applying measures that are not yet law, specifically referencing the proposed Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill, which has not been enacted. Elvis Presslin spoke to him to elaborate on his sentiments

Richard Wilkinson, the legal representative for the six suspended matric girls, has dismissed claims of racial exclusion at Pretoria Girls High School. The six girls, along with six other white pupils, face disciplinary hearings next week for their involvement in a WhatsApp group last year that allegedly contained racially charged messages, micro-aggressions, and complaints about black students. Wilkinson accuses the Gauteng Department of Education of "taking over" the school and unfairly applying measures that are not yet law, specifically referencing the proposed Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill, which has not been enacted. Elvis Presslin spoke to him to elaborate on his sentiments

Pretoria Girls High learners' legal representative dismisses claims of racial exclusion

The 9th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference is taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2024, at the Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria. Organized by the South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Malaria Research Group, this year's conference explores the theme "Malaria Elimination: A Moving Target?" - a timely topic that highlights the persistent challenges in achieving malaria eradication by 2030. Despite notable progress, cross-border malaria transmission remains a significant obstacle. To delve deeper into this critical issue, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Rajendra Maharaj, Unit Director of the Malaria Research Group at the South African Medical Research Council

The 9th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference is taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2024, at the Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria. Organized by the South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Malaria Research Group, this year's conference explores the theme "Malaria Elimination: A Moving Target?" - a timely topic that highlights the persistent challenges in achieving malaria eradication by 2030. Despite notable progress, cross-border malaria transmission remains a significant obstacle. To delve deeper into this critical issue, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Rajendra Maharaj, Unit Director of the Malaria Research Group at the South African Medical Research Council

9th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference underway

A devastating collision between a bus and a train at a level crossing in Mafube village, near Middelburg, Mpumalanga, has claimed the lives of at least five school children. The bus driver allegedly fled the scene after the incident. 20 other children are critically injured, and the death toll is expected to rise as the situation continues to unfold. For the latest development Elvis Presslin spoke to Mpumalanga Spokesperson for the Department of Community, Safety Security and Liaison, Mmusi Moeti

A devastating collision between a bus and a train at a level crossing in Mafube village, near Middelburg, Mpumalanga, has claimed the lives of at least five school children. The bus driver allegedly fled the scene after the incident. 20 other children are critically injured, and the death toll is expected to rise as the situation continues to unfold. For the latest development Elvis Presslin spoke to Mpumalanga Spokesperson for the Department of Community, Safety Security and Liaison, Mmusi Moeti

TotalEnergies' withdrawal from two offshore gas projects in SA welcomed

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