insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa Emphasizes Just Energy Transition for a Sustainable Economy at Mining Indaba SA's President Cyril Ramaphosa asserts the government's commitment to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy through the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan. Speaking at the 30th Investing in African Mining Indaba, he highlights the crucial role of the mining sector in this transformative journey. The plan aims to cultivate new industries, support green economy livelihoods, and encourage collaboration between the government and social partners. President Ramaphosa urges the mining industry to actively […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 15
insert_link Entertainment Tyla wins Grammy award for Best African Music Performance South African music sensation Tyla Seethal has won a Grammy for Best African Music Performance for her hit song 'Water', which has become a global hit, edging out Nigeria's Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr. The BBC reports that last year, Water became a widely popular global summer anthem, propelling it to smash records on streaming platforms and dominate charts like the Billboard Hot 100. todayFebruary 5, 2024 97
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Police Arrest 57-Year-Old Man for Interfering with Foreign VIP Motorcade Gauteng police have apprehended a 57-year-old man on charges of allegedly disrupting a motorcade transporting a foreign VIP dignitary to Lanseria International Airport. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe reported that the man had been cautioned by traffic officials and police escorting the VIP convoy to steer clear, but he purportedly disregarded the warnings. Despite multiple warnings, the individual attempted to enter the motorcade, leading to his arrest after police intercepted […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa DA Leader Celebrates Initial Victory Against ANC’s Race Quotas Act DA leader John Steenhuisen expresses satisfaction as the party, in collaboration with civil society partners, achieves an initial triumph in their ongoing opposition to the ANC's Race Quotas Act. Steenhuisen notes that Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has been compelled to release revised draft regulations for the implementation of the Employment Equity Amendment Act, commonly referred to as the Race Quotas Act, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa South African marriage ruling is a win for divorcees and surviving spouses: it guides the sharing of their assets By Waheeda Amien, University of Cape Town South Africa’s Constitutional Court has fundamentally changed the country’s marriage law, making it fairer to people who are married “out of community of property” when their marriages end. In these marriages, the estates of spouses are kept separate. They do not combine what they own into a joint estate. The change applies to people who got married after 1 November […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa ANC President Criticizes DA-Run Tshwane Municipality Over Prolonged Water Crisis in Mamelodi Phase Four ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken aim at the DA-run Tshwane Municipality, denouncing its failure to address the prolonged water challenges faced by residents in Mamelodi phase four. Some residents have endured a water shortage for over two weeks, prompting criticism from the ANC leader. Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink previously attributed the issue to illegal informal settlement connections into the water systems.During a voter registration campaign in Mamelodi, Ramaphosa expressed […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa South Africa needs to manage migrants better. That requires cleaning up the Department of Home Affairs By Alan Hirsch, University of Cape Town Legal grievances against the South African Department of Home Affairs, including contempt of court cases, are depressingly common. Too frequently the minister has to apologise to a court, or to ask for more time, on behalf of the department. Most of the court cases involve the operations of the department regarding visas and permits for foreign visitors, immigrants and prospective refugees. […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s military is expected to do more than ever with tighter budgets: how the force has declined over 30 years Theo Neethling, University of the Free State The South African National Defence Force marks 30 years this year, having been established on 27 April 1994. It’s as old as the country’s constitutional democracy, the result of a negotiated political settlement that ended apartheid. The defence force consists of the army, air force, navy, and military health service. It’s an amalgamation of the former apartheid era South African Defence Force, […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 35
insert_link South Africa Eskom Adjusts Load-Shedding Levels for Short-Term Stability In response to improvements in the power system stability, Eskom has temporarily reduced load-shedding to stage two until four this afternoon. However, due to anticipated weekday electricity demand, the power utility will resume stage three load-shedding from four this afternoon until five tomorrow morning. This alternating pattern of stage two in the morning and stage three in the afternoon will persist until further notice. Eskom's spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, highlights the […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 8
