The official results from national elections last month just don’t add up for Mbalenhle Mthethwa, a loyal adherent of a new political party led by Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s former president.“The elections were not free and fair,” she said, echoing the stolen-election narrative advanced by Mr. Zuma. Ms. Mthethwa, a 38-year-old chef, lives in a township near the coastal city of Durban and has been out of work for the past four years.Mr. Zuma, 82, whose nine years as president were marred by allegations of corruption and looting of state coffers, has taken a page from the playbook of populist…
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The On Stage July Holiday program is back and providing two engaging programs run by industry professionals. Musical Theatre Intensive is designed to enhance participant’s triple threat skills over five-days. Introduction to Technical Theatre is a free one-day program design to expand participants knowledge of staging, sound, and lighting. Musical Theatre Intensive | Monday 8 – Friday 12 July 2024 The On Stage Musical Theatre Intensive is back this Winter school holidays and more exciting than ever. This program is designed for 10-17 year olds to gain a deeper understanding of the story, refine triple threat skills and gain…
Key TakeawaysEarly reading builds essential language and cognitive skills.Reading exposes children to new ideas and vocabulary.Daily reading routines foster lifelong habits.Fundamentals of Early LiteracyEarly literacy sets the foundation for a child’s cognitive, language, social, and emotional development. Understanding these fundamentals can help parents and educators support this crucial stage.Cognitive and Language DevelopmentEarly literacy activities are essential for cognitive development. Reading regularly with children helps to enhance their vocabulary and language skills. Exposure to books introduces a child to new words and linguistic patterns, contributing to their overall brain development.Parents and educators should focus on interactive reading sessions where children can…
Issued on: 04/06/2024 – 22:33 In this edition: South Africa prepares for complicated coalition talks after the ANC lost its historic majority in parliament over the weekend. Also, dozens of African heads of state head to Seoul for a summit aimed at deepening ties with South Korea. Plus we head to Ethiopia, where the Tigray region is slowly trying to emerge from the shadow of the war.
Gunmen killed seven Benin soldiers in an attack in the north of the country in Pendjari national park, an army source and a security source said on Wednesday Issued on: 05/06/2024 – 16:13 1 min The sources did not identify the gunmen but the attack on Tuesday was the latest in a border area where Benin faces growing spillover from a jihadist conflicts in the Sahel and where criminal gangs and smugglers also operate.”The information about the loss of seven of our compatriots is confirmed,” an army source said when asked about the attack.Another security source also confirmed the attack.No…
Back to homepage / Shows / Focus Issued on: 13/06/2024 – 12:58 05:04 FOCUS © FRANCE 24 In January, the Kenyan government announced the discovery of coltan deposits in six counties across the country. This highly valuable mineral is used to manufacture high-tech devices like electric car batteries and mobile phones. The discovery of coltan could place Kenya on the map as a coltan exporter, a sector currently dominated by DR Congo. It is also expected to create jobs in an underdeveloped part of the country. Our Kenya correspondents Olivia Bizot and Elodie Cousin report. Read more on related topics:
Issued on: 13/06/2024 – 10:53Modified: 13/06/2024 – 10:58 01:47 Kenyan content creator © FRANCE 24 Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has promised to pay Kenyan influencers for content published on its platforms from June. With around 20 percent of the Kenyan population using social media, more and more young people are aspiring to become content creators. Read more on related topics:
Issued on: 06/06/2024 – 11:17 15:16 EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24 In tonight’s edition: Russia’s foreign minister arrives in Chad on the last leg of his Africa tour, which has been marked by strong anti-Western sentiment. Also, at the Korea-Africa summit in Seoul, South Korea announces plans to ramp up rice production in Africa. And we head to Cameroon, where Penja white pepper is now a protected label. Read more on related topics:
Best New Young Adult Audiobooks, Selected by AudioFile Magazine for The Children’s Book Review. Best New Audiobooks for Teens There’s a lot of great new YA listening this month, including another charming queer love story from Jonny Garza Villa and a new mystery from prolific author Jane Hur. Written by Jonny Garza Villa Read by Alejandro Antonio Ruiz Macmillan Audio | 10 hrs. | Ages 13+ | AudioFile Earphones Award Listen to a Sample Alejandro Antonio Ruiz embodies all of the roiling emotions in this compelling queer teen love story. Rafie learned his love of mariachi from his abuelo; after he…
Bubba-Licious Yes, it’s a show for babies! Mums and Dads who are dying to get their new humans out to the fringe, this show is for you! Inspired by being a new mum, Kat Placing has devised a show for babbling babies & tireless toddlers! Performed by Luth Wolf from Big Tops for Tiny Tots, it is a sensory display of colour, sound, light & movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play & much more. It is a 30min sampler of stimulation for hungry minds. Created to delight audiences 6m to 3 years. Taking…