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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

South Africa

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Union to Present Support for Increase in S.A’s National Minimum Wage

  Cosatu says it will be presenting its submission to support the South Africa National Minimum Wage Commission’ recommendations of 1.5-percent increase for the national minimum wage for the 2025 financial year and finalise its proposals to Employment and Labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the federation is urging the Minister to announce the final increase and ensure it comes into effect by no later than 1 March […]

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In S.A, the D.A talks Eskom and bailouts

In South Africa, the DA says despite receiving a staggering 76-billion-rand bailout from the government, Eskom posted a pre-tax loss of 25-billion-rand, which ballooned to 55-billion-rand after tax. The party says the audit report, which notes that material uncertainty relating to the power utility’s ability to continue as a going concern, is of particular concern. The DA's Kevin Mileham says the exorbitant electricity tariff hikes that will plunge millions of […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 13

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S.A’s Electricity and Energy minister says Eskom has upped its performance

  S.A's Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom has upped its performance, resulting in more than 260 days of no load-shedding, improved plant performance, and billions of Rands in diesel cost savings. The power utility has recorded a net loss before tax of some 25.5-billion-rand, an improvement from the previous financial year’s 34.6-billion-rand. Ramokgopa says Eskom is now less reliant on diesel but the debt municipalities owe it […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 12

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S.A Transport Department Steps Up Crackdown on Overloaded Vehicles

  In S.A, Limpopo's Department of Transport is intensifying its crackdown on overloaded vehicles during the festive season. Targeting the N1 route from Pienaarsrivier to Beitbridge, officials have screened over one-thousand-400 vehicles this month already. The department's spokesperson, Tidimalo Chuene, says drivers are urged to follow loading regulations:  

todayDecember 20, 2024 9

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SA Christian Forum Welcomes Extension of Spaza Shop Registration Deadline

The South African National Christian Forum has welcomed government’s decision to extend the registration deadline for spaza shops and other food handling outlets to the 28th of February. The forum’s president, Marothi Mashashane, says this extension will serve no purpose when civic education to spaza shop owners is lacking: In news just in...South Africa is seeing a rise in rubella cases, mainly impacting children under ten and pregnant women. The […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 11

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South Africa’s National Men’s Forum Highlights Gender-Based Violence

South Africa's National Men’s Forum says the country remains a violent nation as a result of gender-based violence. Speaking to eNCA, the organisation's Tebogo Lerole says engaging men is key to reducing gender-based violence and femicide. Lerole recognised the community's collective role in fostering the eradicating of GBV and called on men to take accountability:  

todayDecember 20, 2024 5

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South Africa’s DA Raises Alarm Over Alleged Irregularities in R800 Million Oxygen Plant Tender

  South Africa's DA has expressed concern at the developments surrounding the alleged irregularities in the over 800-million-rand tender, to install oxygen plants at health facilities across the country. It was reported that two of the companies involved were not approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. Parliament’s portfolio committee on Public Works and Infrastructure chairperson, Carol Phiri, says the allegations surrounding the tender lack substance and material […]

todayDecember 19, 2024 12

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South African President Ramaphosa Assents to National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill

  President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill. This provides for nuclear safety oversight ranging from the decontamination of defence facilities to airline pilot safety. The law gives the National Nuclear Regulator additional functions. The president’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says it also provides for the decontamination, decommissioning, and closing of national defence force facilities, equipment, machinery and scrap for civilian use:  

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