Tag: refugee

What to know about Hurricane Melissa as death toll rises

The death toll was growing Wednesday as Hurricane Melissa made its way across Cuba and headed for the Bahamas, a day after making landfall in Jamaica as one of the region’s strongest storms on record. Officials in Haiti said at least 25 people were killed as waters rose in heavy rain. Eight deaths were reported in Jamaica, where the […]

Steve Hofmeyr’s open letter to Trump: ‘If you were our president…’

Steve Hofmeyr has penned his own “open letter” to Donald Trump, following the backlash of one titled “Not in our name”, written by 44 prominent Afrikaners has received. Over the weekend, a group of Afrikaners in professions like media, law, academia, finance, and business took a stance against the US President’s comments that South Africa is […]

Section 235 and self-determination: Freedom Front Plus invites Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to learn more about Afrikaner self-determination after lashing out

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) strongly condemns the recent statements by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, regarding Afrikaner self-determination, and would like to enlighten her. In response to a written question from EFF MP Mr Carl Niehaus, she took the unprecedented step of attempting to strip section 235 of the […]

Autumn in the U.S.: A Season of Color, Traditions, and Community

One of the most famous parts of fall in the United States is the changes in leaves. Trees turn from green to red, orange, and yellow. This colorful display, known as fall foliage, attracts millions of visitors each year. In the Northeast and Midwest, colors often peak in October. In the South, leaves change later, sometimes […]

In colorful, creative New Orleans, this neighborhood stands out

If you meet a local to hang out in the Bywater, they might suggest a matcha latte at Petite Clouet Café. Or, a visit to Chance In Hell SnoBalls, where icy confections come in wild flavors like dill pickle, ube or root beer.  Petite Clouet is pale yellow. The SnoBall shop is painted electric pink. You can’t escape […]

Court finds Minister of Police liable for farm attack losses

The High Court in Durban has reaffirmed that the state may be held delictually liable when police officers fail in their constitutional duty to protect life and property. In a judgment handed down in September, Judge Mokgere Masipa ordered that the Minister of Police is liable to Arnold Fourie Raath for damages amounting to R2 […]