insert_link World EU reaches historic migration deal The European Union has reached a deal on historic reforms to the way it deals with asylum seekers. Negotiators worked through the night to reach an agreement, but some human rights groups have said the deal will lead to more suffering. Alex Cadier reports from Brussels. todayDecember 21, 2023 23
insert_link South Africa More than 1300 workers remain underground at a platinum mine in North West of South Africa The National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa has confirmed that 1,349 mineworkers remain underground at Impala Platinum’s Bafokeng Rasimone mine in Rustenburg, North West. Among them, 669 workers are situated at the north shaft, and 680 are at the south shaft, refusing to surface after reporting for duty on Monday morning. The standoff between the workers and the mine revolves around several issues, including disputes over pension fund payouts, […] todayDecember 21, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia New number plates for National Assembly and National Council vehicles will now bear distinct green number plates On Wednesday, Parliament made an announcement regarding a change in the identification of vehicles belonging to the National Assembly and National Council, effective from 01 January 2024. The statement revealed that these vehicles will now bear distinct green number plates featuring the abbreviations 'LNA' for Legislature National Assembly and 'LNC' for Legislature National Council. The purpose of this initiative, as outlined in the statement, is twofold. Firstly, it aims to […] todayDecember 21, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Nurse allegedly rapes woman at Onyaanya A 27-year-old male nurse allegedly raped a 36-year-old female on Sunday at around 00h00 at Onyaanya village in the Oshikoto Region. According to a crime update issued on Monday by Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku of the Namibian Police Force, it is alleged that the suspect snuck into the complainant’s sleeping room and had sexual intercourse with her without her consent. She further reported that there is no known intimate relationship between […] todayDecember 20, 2023 21
insert_link World US and EU suspend trade war over tariffs The United States and the European Union will pause their ongoing trade war until after the Presidential election, it was announced on Tuesday. Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminium, and the EU's levies on American goods including motorcycles and whisky, will be suspended until the end of March 2025. Benji Hyer reports. todayDecember 20, 2023 18
insert_link South Africa National Association of School Governing Bodies in South Africa is urging matriculants to openly discuss suicide The National Association of School Governing Bodies in South Africa is urging matriculants to openly discuss any thoughts of suicide while they await their matric results. General Secretary Matakanye Matakanye conveyed concern to Newzroom Afrika regarding the increased risk of suicide linked to the anxiety, fear, and stress surrounding the imminent release of results. Matakanye stressed the significance of parental support for their children during this stressful period, highlighting that […] todayDecember 20, 2023 22
insert_link South Africa The Freedom Front Plus in SA criticises minister Lamola’s criminal justice system reform SA's Freedom Front Plus has vehemently criticized the recent proposal made by Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola aimed at restructuring the criminal justice system. The FF Plus characterizes this move as a desperate attempt by the ANC government to ensure its political survival. The party has voiced worry about swift legislative alterations driven by political ideology, which have often led to expensive cases in the Constitutional Court. Jaco […] todayDecember 20, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia A 27-year-old male nurse allegedly assaulted a 36-year-old woman on Sunday A 27-year-old male nurse allegedly assaulted a 36-year-old woman on Sunday around midnight in Onyaanya village, located in the Oshikoto Region of Namibia. In a crime report provided by Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku of the Namibian Police Force, it was reported that the suspect unlawfully entered the victim's sleeping quarters and engaged in sexual intercourse with her without her consent. The report details that the victim and the suspect were together […] todayDecember 20, 2023 3
insert_link World First legal challenges to Texas immigration law roll in The legal challenges are already rolling in - less than 24 hours after Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law one of the strictest immigration enforcement bills in the country. It gives police the power to arrest anyone they believe is in the state illegally - even if they're nowhere near the border. Toni Waterman has more. todayDecember 20, 2023 5
