insert_link South Africa The DA in Gauteng says it is unacceptable that residents will continue to be burdened by the unwanted e-tolls The DA in Gauteng says it is unacceptable that residents will continue to be burdened by the unwanted e-tolls, as the gantries will not be switched off at the end of the year, as promised by premier Panyaza Lesufi. MEC for Finance Jacob Mamabolo revealed last month that the proposal for Gauteng to pay its portion of the e-Toll debt, which now stands at 12.9-billion-rand, will only be handed over […] todayDecember 12, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia McLeod-Katjirua urges men to take active role in addressing GBV The Governor of the Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, has urged males in Namibia to take part in initiatives aimed at addressing behavioural issues and gender-based violence. In her statement to mark this year’s International Human Rights Day on Sunday, McLeod-Katjirua encouraged the men to attend events like the men’s conferences recently held at Keetmanshoop and Ondangwa. Over 1 000 men attended each of the two events organised by among others […] todayDecember 12, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa SA’s Sakeliga is taking the Treasury to court over exemptions granted to state-owned enterprises SA's Sakeliga says it has launched a court application against the minister of Finance and National Treasury, after battling to obtain information on the exemptions granted to various state-owned entities including Eskom. The exemption allows SOEs to avoid reporting irregular expenditures in their financial statements. The business organisation’s Tian Alberts says they want access to records related to Eskom’s withdrawn exemption, and records related to similar exemptions granted to other […] todayDecember 12, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Nghipondoka says schools must demolish dilapidated buildings The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Anna Ngipondoka said schools should demolish dilapidated buildings at their schools before they cause harm to learners and staff. Nghipondoka said this after observing Ihongo Combined School in Onyaanya circuit in the Oshikoto Region, which was established in 1925 by Finnish missionaries. It has two building blocks with six classrooms that are dilapidated completely. Nghipondoka also raised concern about teachers and learners failing […] todayDecember 12, 2023 2
insert_link World Jury to decide Rudy Giuliani’s fate in defamation lawsuit Former New York City mayor, Rudy Giuliani's defamation lawsuit begins in a Washington Federal court on Monday. A judge has already found Giuliani liable for making inflammatory false statements about two election workers in the aftermath of the 2020 election. The pair is seeking millions in damages. Jody Jacobs reports... todayDecember 12, 2023 5
insert_link World Special Counsel asks Supreme Court to quickly decide whether Trump has presidential immunity Special counsel Jack Smith who is investigating former US president Donald Trump has asked the country's highest court to decide whether Mr Trump has any immunity from criminal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office. Mr Smith's rare request is a bid to bypass the appeals court process and get a quick decision in order to prevent a delay in the former president's election interference trial - which […] todayDecember 12, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob says progress has been made in gender equality President Hage Geingob says progress has been made in gender equality, with Namibia recognised as a country that has done well in female representation in Parliament and leadership positions. However, he said more should be done to eliminate the challenges that women continue to face in various aspects of life, including gender-based violence, unequal access to opportunities, and societal biases. The Head of State joined Namibians and the international community […] todayDecember 12, 2023
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi says South Africa’s water crisis is a national emergency RISE Mzansi says it is deeply concerned by the ongoing water crisis in parts of South Africa. The Department of Water and Sanitation’s 2023 Blue Drop Report shows that drinking water quality has deteriorated, and water losses have surged over the past nine years. RISE Mzansi’s, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, says they have already filed a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission, calling it to investigate the abuse of human […] todayDecember 12, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia For national women’s day we spoke to a few Namibians on the streets With December 10th being international Humans Rights Day, and International women's day for Namibia, we spoke to a few people on the streets to find out why they think its important to have a designated day to celebrate Namibian women. And this is what they had to say. https://youtu.be/x5wCOuAonOE todayDecember 12, 2023 14
