RISE Mzansi says South Africa’s water crisis is a national emergency

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 […]

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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

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World

Trump decides against testifying again in fraud trial

Donald Trump has decided against testifying again in the fraud case against him stating that he had nothing more to say. The former president was slated to take the witness stand Monday as his legal team winds down its defense. Reporting from New York, here's William Denselow.

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South Africa

A stop-and-go is implemented as six trucks were set ablaze in KwaZulu-Natal protests on the N11 near the Amajuba pass

Clean-up teams are working diligently to enhance road conditions on the N11 near Amajuba Pass in Charlestown, KwaZulu-Natal, where six trucks were set ablaze during protests. The road, now challenging to traverse due to spillages, has initiated a stop-and-go system for clean-up. Protests commenced late Sunday and continued into Monday, with the motive still unclear. Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson Sindi Msimang says no injuries have been reported.

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Namibia

Legal Assistance Centre of Namibia holds Mobile Legal Clinic in Mondesa

The Legal Assistance Centre of Namibia had a Mobile Legal Clinic in Mondesa, Swakopmund. The team gave free legal advice and free information on various Human Rights issues. Here is the centre's Toni Hancox.

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Namibia

Namibia Revenue Agency has received numerous queries pertaining to the hiring of new employees

The Namibia Revenue Agency has received numerous queries pertaining to the hiring of new employees widely circulated on social media. Our team took time out to speak with NamRA's spokesperson, Steven Yarukekuree Ndorokaze.

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Namibia

Landless People’s Movement held its first Policy Conference

The Landless People's Movement held its first Policy Conference and second People's Assembly this past weekend. Lifalaza Simataa of the party expands.

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World

Harvard faculty members sign petition to stop President being forced out

The Harvard Corporation is meeting on Monday to decide the fate of the university's President. Claudine Gay is facing pressure to resign from members of Congress over what they perceive to be an inadequate response to anti-semitism on campus. With the report here's Caroline Malone. V

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South Africa

SA’s Postbank and SASSA are to end cash withdrawals for social grants

SA's Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency have announced starting next month, social grant recipients will no longer be able to withdraw cash from Post Offices, marking the phasing out of physical cash payment points. The move aims to address issues like cash-in-transit heists and challenges faced at payment point sites. News24 reports, critics argue this will impose additional costs on recipients, especially in rural areas. The Post […]

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