Tag: South Africa

South African National Petroleum Company Launch Aims to Transform Nation's Energy Sector

South African National Petroleum Company Launch Aims to Transform Nation's Energy Sector

South Africa's government has launched the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) to consolidate state energy efforts, aiming to boost energy security and drive economic growth by unifying oil and gas resources under one roof. The move promises to stabilize fuel markets and attract new investments to modernize the country's petroleum industry.

Ster-Kinekor Marks 127 Years as South Africa’s Multisensory Cinema Pioneer

Ster-Kinekor Marks 127 Years as South Africa’s Multisensory Cinema Pioneer

Ster-Kinekor hits 127 years as South Africa’s leading cinema operator, celebrating with ticket specials and nods to its long-standing influence. Despite industry shake-ups and the pandemic, Ster-Kinekor keeps innovating and attracting audiences with new formats and upgraded experiences.

Joshlin Smith Case: Convictions for Kidnapping and Human Trafficking Shake South Africa

Joshlin Smith Case: Convictions for Kidnapping and Human Trafficking Shake South Africa

Joshlin Smith’s disappearance led to a groundbreaking conviction as her mother and two others were found guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking. The case, involving the sale of the six-year-old for exploitation, set a new legal precedent in South Africa. With sentencing underway, the crime's gravity and the child’s fate grip the nation.

Joshlin Smith Trafficking Case: Mother and Accomplices Convicted in Western Cape Court

Joshlin Smith Trafficking Case: Mother and Accomplices Convicted in Western Cape Court

Six-year-old Joshlin Smith’s disappearance led to her mother and two others being convicted of trafficking her for ritual purposes. The Western Cape High Court relied on testimonies despite Joshlin's unresolved fate, spotlighting South Africa’s ongoing child exploitation crisis.