insert_link South Africa Parliament Welcomes Western Cape High Court Decision on EFF MPs’ Suspension Appeal South Africa's Parliament has expressed satisfaction with the Western Cape High Court's decision to dismiss the application of six EFF Members of Parliament seeking to overturn their temporary suspension. The court's ruling is connected to the state of the nation address last year when EFF leader Julius Malema, deputy president Floyd Shivambu, and four others ignored the speaker's directive to leave the chamber after staging a protest on the stage. […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Eskom Addresses Power Outages in Karoo Due to Severe Weather Conditions Eskom is actively working to restore electricity supply in parts of the Karoo affected by severe weather conditions last Saturday. The outage, impacting areas such as Sutherland, Roggeveld, and Ladismith, is anticipated to be resolved by next Thursday. Eskom's major engineering teams from the Western and Eastern Cape are on-site, working tirelessly to rebuild damaged infrastructure caused by gale-force winds and heavy rain. The utility apologizes for any inconvenience caused […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa Partial Reinstatement of Metrorail Services in Western Cape Amidst Vandalism Disruptions Metrorail in the Western Cape has announced the partial reinstatement of train services following severe disruptions caused by vandalism between Bellville and Tygerberg stations. Operational lines now include the Cape Flats Line, Cape Town to Heathfield via Athlone and the Southern Line, Cape Town to Fish Hoek via Wynberg. Efforts are underway to restore the Central Line. Spokesperson Zinobulali Mihi stated that dedicated technicians have been working tirelessly around the […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s $26.3 million new mining fund sets stage for exploration boom By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency South Africa is charting a new course for its mining industry, betting on local and junior miners to identify and unlock greenfield mines as the country pursues higher sector prosperity. The country has introduced a new US$26.3 million (R500 million) mining exploration fund for local and junior miners, aiming to tap into the rising global demand for minerals. South Africa’s […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa National Task Team Deployed in Nongoma Following Political Killings: South African Police Take Swift Action Fannie Masemola, the South African National Police Commissioner, has ordered the deployment of the national task team to investigate political killings in the Nongoma area, KwaZulu-Natal. This directive follows the tragic killing of an IFP councillor and a child by unidentified gunmen, with two other children sustaining injuries. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe reports that the national commissioner has emphasized an exhaustive investigation, urging law enforcement to swiftly apprehend the suspects […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa SA’s GOOD Party Urges President Ramaphosa to Prioritize Action Over Hollow Plans in State of the Nation Address The GOOD Party, through its secretary-general Brett Herron, emphasizes that South Africans are in need of tangible solutions rather than well-intended yet hollow plans in President Cyril Ramaphosa's upcoming State of the Nation address. Herron asserts that there has been inadequate redress for historical social and economic exclusion. He calls for President Ramaphosa to address critical issues such as economic growth, the energy crisis, poverty, and land reform to effectively […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa SA’s Key State of the Nation Address Holds Historical Significance The upcoming State of the Nation address is not only marking the end of the current term but also coincides with South Africa's 30 years of freedom and democracy celebration, highlights the Presidency. Simultaneously, the EFF awaits a crucial court ruling on whether suspended members, including Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu, can attend tonight's SONA. Six EFF members were suspended for disrupting last year's address, barring them from participating in […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Cape Town Mayor Calls for Collaboration with National Government to Accelerate Passenger Rail Devolution Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed the city's readiness to collaborate with the national government in expediting the devolution of passenger rail services. Mayor Hill-Lewis highlighted President Cyril Ramaphosa's previous commitment to releasing the Rail Devolution Strategy last year, expressing concern about the delay. The mayor pointed out that the city's rail feasibility study indicates potential annual savings of 932 million rand for lower-income families through the implementation of […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa South African Federation of Trade Unions Backs Competition Commission’s Constitutional Court Appeal on Alleged Currency Manipulation The South African Federation of Trade Unions has expressed support for the Competition Commission's appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the alleged manipulation of the rand/dollar exchange rate from 2007 to 2013. Despite the Competition Appeals Court dismissing the case earlier due to insufficient evidence of a coordinated conspiracy, the commission's appeal targets 13 banks, including ten international ones. SAFTU spokesperson Trevor Shaku emphasizes the importance of holding all implicated […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 3
