Sapa Afp, Author at The Mail & Guardian

SA performs world’s first penis transplant

Article Sapa Afp - 14 Mar 2015

South African doctors announced they had performed the world's first successful penis transplant, three months after the ground-breaking operation.

More than 100 Boko Haram militants killed by forces in Niger

Africa Sapa Afp - 7 Feb 2015

A total of 109 Boko Haram fighters have been killed by soldiers responding to attacks on two towns in Niger near the border with Nigeria.

Whitney Houston’s daughter found unresponsive in bathtub

Article Sapa Afp - 1 Feb 2015

The only child of Whitney Houston and R&B singer Bobby Brown is receiving care in hospital.

Niger: Anti-Charlie Hebdo protest claim more lives

Article Sapa Afp - 18 Jan 2015

Charlie Hebdo gunman Cherif Kouachi was buried meanwhile anti-Charlie Hebdo unrest in Niger leaves 10 people dead.

Tunisians to vote in first democratic president

Africa Sapa Afp - 21 Dec 2014

Spurts of violence and extremist-attack threats ahead of Tunisia's first free presidential election after four years of fighting dictatorship.

President Kenyatta signs controversial anti-terror bill amid criticism

Africa Sapa Afp - 19 Dec 2014

a law that promotes censorship and allows authorities to crack down on suspected terrorists, impeding on human rights, set to be passed in Kenya.

SA welcomes US, Cuba diplomatic relations

Article Sapa Afp - 18 Dec 2014

The South African government hailed normalising diplomatic ties between Cuba and the US, and urged the US to move swiftly in its diplomatic relations.

USA announces ‘historic’ opening with Cuba

Article Sapa Afp - 17 Dec 2014

The Unites States is about to re-establish diplomatic ties within months. The last three of the Cuban Five are to be released in a prisoner swap.

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong calls off hunger strike

Article Sapa Afp - 6 Dec 2014

But stopping the hunger strike does not mean that government can ignore the students' demands for political reform, Wong said.

South Africans killed in attack on Kabul compound

Article Sapa Afp - 30 Nov 2014

The South African head of an organisation, his son and daughter, and one Afghan were killed in a Taliban attack on a compound for foreigners in Kabul.

Tanzania parliament votes to sack ministers over corruption

Africa Sapa Afp - 30 Nov 2014

Two cabinet ministers and several other top officials implicated in multi-million dollar energy sector graft scandal must go, say Tanzanian MPs.

Protons are kryptonite to super material graphene

Article Sapa Afp - 26 Nov 2014

Graphene is impermeable to gases and liquids, but has no defense against protons, a study finds. This could revolutionise fuel cells.

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Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

Earlier this year South African fried chicken fast-food chain, Chicken Licken®, launched a campaign for their wallet-friendly EasyBucks® meals, based on the idea of ‘Everyone’s talking about it.’

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New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

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The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

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Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

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SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

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Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

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2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive