Yasmine Jacobs

Journalist

Why SA schools are struggling: The teacher shortage crisis explained

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

South Africa's schools are grappling with a severe teacher crisis, marked by over 31,000 vacant posts and a significant decline in educator numbers.

Back to school under storm clouds as heavy rain, heat forecast across SA

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Parents and schools must stay vigilant as pupils return to classrooms amid warnings of heavy rain and extreme heat from the South African Weather Service. Prepare ...

The dangers of AI health summaries: What Google’s removal means for South Africans

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Google has removed its AI-generated health summaries from search results following an investigation that revealed potential risks from misleading medical information. ...

What parents need to know about the Nestlé baby formula recall and cereulide

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Nestlé has voluntarily recalled selected batches of its SMA Infant Formula in the UK and Ireland due to potential cereulide contamination. Learn what this means ...

Who controls the world's oil? The top 10 nations with the largest reserves

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

From Venezuela's vast untapped wealth to the strategic interests of the US, this article delves into the complexities of global energy dynamics.

'We will run the country': Trump declares US control over Venezuela after military operation

Brandon Nel , Xolile Mtembu and Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Following a dramatic military strike in Venezuela, Donald Trump declares that the US will oversee a 'safe and proper' transition for the nation, igniting global ...

Starlink vs 5G: Is Starlink the future of internet in South Africa, or is 5G the better choice?

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Take a look into the ongoing debate in South Africa over Starlink and 5G internet options.

The world's richest man is now richer than before

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Elon Musk has shattered financial records, becoming the first individual to exceed a net worth of $600 billion, largely due to the soaring value of SpaceX.

Health Ombud reveals serious breaches at South African hospitals

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

The Health Ombud's investigations into Limpopo and Johannesburg hospitals reveal alarming clinical and ethical breaches, leading to preventable patient harm and ...

This is why the US is threatening to attack Venezuela

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas have escalated following President Trump's declaration of closed Venezuelan airspace, amidst a significant US ...

US calls on Lebanon to return unexploded bomb. This is why they want it back

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Amid rising tensions, the US urges Lebanon to return an unexploded GBU-39B bomb, fearing sensitive military technology could be compromised.

Matric marking begins: Concerns mount over readiness and script security as exams wrap up

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

As the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams conclude, the focus shifts to the crucial marking process. With nearly a million scripts to assess, are we adequately ...

SA's GBV epidemic in numbers: Statistics reveal unprecedented crisis and catastrophic costs

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

South Africa faces an epidemic of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, with alarming statistics revealing the dire consequences for public health and the economy. ...

What to do after changing your profile picture to purple for GBV awareness

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Join the fight against gender-based violence: This is how changing your profile picture to purple is just the beginning of your activism.

The forgotten war: A deep dive into the humanitarian crisis in Sudan

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

While the world focuses on other conflicts, Sudan faces a catastrophic humanitarian crisis that has escalated into the largest displacement crisis ever recorded. ...

How to tell if your 'traffic fine' payment page is fake

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

With the AARTO set to launch soon, South Africans must be vigilant against 'ghost fine' scams. Learn how to identify fake traffic fine payment pages and protect ...

Ceasefire brings hope: Palestinian families begin returning to northern Gaza City

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

After two years of conflict, thousands of Palestinian families are returning to their homes in northern Gaza City following the implementation of a ceasefire deal. ...

Trump's AI-generated video fuels Medbed conspiracy theory - but what are Medbeds?

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Former President Trump's recent AI-generated video has reignited interest in the bizarre 'medbed' conspiracy theory, linking him to a wave of health misinformation. ...

Madlanga Commission confirms Advocate Terry Motau's departure, announces new leadership

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

The Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry has confirmed the departure of Advocate Terry Motau SC as chief evidence leader, appointing Advocate Matthew Chaskalson ...

MPs Dianne Kohler Barnard and Fadiel Adams hit back at Mkhwanazi's serious misconduct accusations

Sinenhlanhla Masilela and Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Dianne Kohler Barnard and Fadiel Adams respond strongly to KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations of misconduct and misuse of classified ...

New Covid-19 variants emerge: Should South Africans be concerned?

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

With the emergence of new Covid-19 variants like Stratus and NB. 1. 8. 1, South Africans are left wondering: should we be concerned?

South Africa's unemployment crisis: 25 million people are without work

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Statistics South Africa reports a rise in the unemployment rate to 33. 2% in the second quarter of 2025. We look at the implications of these figures, revealing ...

What you need to know about Israel's plan to take over Gaza City

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Israel's security cabinet has approved a controversial plan to take control of Gaza City, escalating tensions in the region and drawing widespread condemnation from ...

Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in targeted Israeli airstrike near Al-Shifa Hospital

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Five Al Jazeera journalists have tragically lost their lives in a targeted Israeli airstrike, raising urgent concerns about press freedom in conflict zones. This ...

Four-year-old girl dies in hospital, father charged with murder and rape

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Police in Eldorado Park have confirmed the heartbreaking death of a four-year-old girl, allegedly beaten and sexually assaulted by her father, leading to murder ...