insert_link South Africa Western Cape MEC Urges Swift Recovery of Stolen Firearms from Mitchells Plain Police Station Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, has called for the immediate retrieval of 15 firearms and eight imitation weapons stolen from Mitchells Plain Police Station. The incident, discovered in November last year, involved a police officer, who has since been arrested and dismissed. He is due in court on 2 February. Allen calls for more charges if the stolen firearms were used in crimes. todayJanuary 23, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa ActionSA says the ANC must account for the continued deaths and fires in hijacked buildings in Joburg ActionSA in Johannesburg says it is of the view that the fatalities owing to fires within the Johannesburg CBD should be squarely blamed on the delinquent ANC-led government. On Sunday, a two-storey building was intentionally set alight, claiming the lives of two people, while last year’s Marshalltown fire left 77 people dead. In both incidents, the buildings were hijacked. ActionSA’s, Nobuhle Mthembu, says mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has used every trick […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 43
Environment South Africa’s Agulhas long-billed lark: adapting and surviving despite farming taking over their nesting grounds By Robert Leslie Thomson, University of Cape Town The Agulhas long-billed lark (Certhilauda brevirostris) is only found in South Africa. It builds nests on the ground mainly in Renosterveld fynbos, a type of vegetation filled with grasses and wild spring flowers that is critically endangered by agricultural expansion. The University of Cape Town’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology recently published the first study into the nesting practices of […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi says South Africa has been broken so much that it will take a very long time to fix most of the things RISE Mzansi says South Africa has been broken so much that it will take a very long time to fix most of the things that are not working. The party launched its election manifesto over the weekend. Spokesperson, Mabina Seabe, says the government must commit to making it possible for as many people as possible to own a decent home. He says. Some people will need fully funded state housing, […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa South African Independent Electoral Commission has confirmed the registration of Umkhonto weSizwe The South African Independent Electoral Commission has confirmed the registration of Umkhonto weSizwe to participate in this year’s general elections. However, IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya told Newzroom Afrika two court matters are yet to be ruled on, which will decide the party’s eligibility to contest. He says despite the pending legal challenges, the party expresses confidence and remains undeterred in its commitment to participate in the elections. todayJanuary 23, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa The DA in South Africa lodges an ethics complaint against Blade Nzimande over alleged kickbacks The DA in South Africa has filed an ethics complaint against Higher Education, Science and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande, accusing him of receiving kickbacks from a National Student Financial Aid Scheme service provider. The party urges the joint parliamentary committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests to probe potential violations of parliamentary ethics and the mismanagement of public funds. The DA’s Chantel King says Nzimande denies the allegations revealed by the […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa SA Educational psychologist urges parents to support learners who didn’t perform well in the 2023 matric exams A South Africa Educational psychologist Nicola Buhr has urged parents to support learners who didn’t perform well in the 2023 matric exams. Stressing the potential mental health consequences, she advises parents to communicate with their children to understand their genuine feelings about the results. Buhr told eNCA this understanding will help determine the appropriate course of action to provide the necessary support. todayJanuary 23, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa DA in Johannesburg says another devastating fire in the CBD underscores the urgent need for proactive measures The DA in Johannesburg says another devastating fire in the CBD underscores the urgent need for proactive measures. Two people died and four others were injured in a fire at a residential building in Commissioner Street yesterday. The DA’s, Michael Sun, says the city needs to urgently address the threat of unlawfully occupied buildings as they pose a significant threat. todayJanuary 22, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa SA’s National Student Financial Aid Scheme has resolved to pilot the student accommodation project in 17 universities SA's National Student Financial Aid Scheme has resolved to pilot the student accommodation project in 17 universities and 23 TVET Colleges for the 2024 academic year. The process will ensure that service providers provide student accommodation that is accessible, decent, safe, and academically conducive for all students. The scheme’s spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi, says they have already communicated the list of all the accredited accommodation providers in each institution to a […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 21
