Go along for an exciting event with superstar children’s author Andy Griffiths. Author of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy introduces his funniest, most thrills and spills new adventure series. Find out all about Andy Griffiths’ new series, Adventures Unlimited, and much more, from one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors. The event has been made possible by Dillons Bookshop, and Norwood Payneham & St Peters Libraries. “Remember the time we flew to the moon without a rocket? And the time we went to the bottom of the ocean and fought a high-voltage octopus? And how about the time we got…
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South Africa’s election has decided little, other than the African National Congress that liberated the country from apartheid in 1994 has lost its 30-year majority. Issued on: 03/06/2024 – 03:36 3 min It remained the biggest party, though. With no one holding a majority, South Africa’s party leaders are embarking on coalition talks to form a government. South Africa has never had to do this due to the ANC’s long dominance.There are four major political parties and at least eight with significant shares of the vote after last week’s election. It’ll be complicated.Here’s a guide to some of the key…
South Africa’s newly-elected parliament meets Friday and is expected to re-elect President Cyril Ramaphosa to form an unprecedented coalition government after his ruling ANC cobbled together a coalition deal. Issued on: 14/06/2024 – 04:20 3 min The African National Congress leader had called for a government of national unity after his party lost its absolute majority in last month’s general election, but two major leftist parties shunned the deal.Instead, according to ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula, the government would “gravitate to the centre” — backed by the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA), the Zulu nationalist Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and several…
Anxiety disorders often begin in the teen years as schoolwork becomes more difficult, responsibilities increase, and the pressure to fit in with peers intensifies. While many teens are able to deal with these multiple stressors, others will develop an inordinate amount of uncontrollable anxiety. For some teens, anxiety disorders appear without obvious stressors. Parents should be alert to the symptoms of teen anxiety so that professional help can be sought.Fast Heart RateAnxiety and negative thoughts produces many physical symptoms, a fast heartbeat being one of the most common. Often, the adolescent is aware of her heart beating forcefully and fast,…
Nigeria’s main labour unions on Monday shut down the national grid and disrupted flights across the country as they began an indefinite strike over the government’s failure to agree a new minimum wage. This strike is the fourth embarked upon by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), two of the country’s biggest union federations, since President Bola Tinubu took office last year. Issued on: 03/06/2024 – 18:50 2 min The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said union members drove operators away at the country’s power control rooms and shut down at least six substations, eventually…
Issued on: 03/06/2024 – 23:44 Nigeria’s unions have launched an indefinite general strike in a bid to raise the minimum wage. The government’s current offer is 60,000 naira a month, or approximately €37. The country is grappling with the fallout from the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. Strikers kicked off the standoff in Lagos and Abuja by shutting down power, disrupting flights and shutting schools. Also, the Norwegian Refugee Council has published its annual ranking of the world’s most neglected displacement crises. Nine out of the 10 countries listed are in Africa, with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger all…
The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded an end to the siege of El-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region, where fighting between government and paramilitary forces has provoked a humanitarian crisis. Issued on: 13/06/2024 – 23:49 2 min War has raged for more than a year between the regular military under army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces led by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.The Security Council resolution, which was prepared by Britain and received 14 votes in favor with Russia abstaining, “demands that the Rapid Support Forces halt the siege of El-Fasher.”It calls for “an…
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Where to Find the Best Donuts in Adelaide Looking for a delicious, top quality donut (doughnut for the traditionalists) in Adelaide? We’ve done the hard work for you and put together a guide of our favourite donut places in Adelaide. Whether it’s a traditional chocolate donut with sprinkles, a giant donut that’s perfect for sharing or decadent specialty donuts and cronuts that are oozing with flavour, we think you’ll love them! Bakery on O’Connell Always a favourite and not just because they’re open 24 hours a day! You’ll find traditional donuts and cronuts and if you’re looking for a little…
Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 13/06/2024 – 22:40 15:38 The UN Security Council has called for the end to the RSF paramilitary’s brutal siege of the Darfuri city of El Fasher. We hear a rare testimony from one of the recent residents who’s family is still stuck in the gunfire and bombings. And it has been two years since M23 rebels captured DR Congo’s major town of Bunagana, with no end in sight to the fighting. And we head to Elmina in Ghana where the Edina Bakatue Festival celebrates 500 years of history. Read…