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South Africa

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South Africa’s Cabinet approves end to lion and rhino breeding

South Africa’s cabinet has approved a phased end to the captive breeding of lions and rhinos as the country plans to end practices that have corrupted its reputation as a custodian of some of the world’s biggest wildlife populations. SA’s cabinet, according to Bloomberg, also agreed to limit the hunting of leopards and hold off on a push to resume the international trade of elephant ivory.

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South African court rejects Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to stop arrest

The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed South Africa’s former speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's attempt to stop her arrest. Justice Sulet Potterill said if the court were to grant Mapisa-Nqakula's application, all suspects would make such an appointment to prevent their arrest. Potterill ruled that the court could not declare an arrest unlawful before it happened. The Judge also struck the application from the roll and ordered her to […]

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African Transformation Movement Raises Concerns Over SA’s Digital Nomad Visa Bill

The African Transformation Movement in South Africa has voiced significant concerns regarding the introduction of a Digital Nomad visa Bill. The party argues that this move undermines the universally accepted principle that visas should only be granted to foreign nationals contributing to the host nation's economy through employment and tax payments. According to Zama Ntshona, spokesperson for the ATM, the introduction of the Bill contradicts the principles of economic development […]

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The African Christian Democratic Party of South Africa Criticizes ANC’s Accusations Regarding Gaza Conflict Support

The African Christian Democratic Party of South Africa has expressed strong disapproval of a poster released by the ANC, in which it accuses the ACDP and other political parties of endorsing violence against men, women, and children in Gaza. ACDP officials recently conducted a peace mission to Israel last month. Marie Sukers, a representative of the ACDP, stated that the ANC's actions over the past decade, particularly regarding the Israel-Gaza […]

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Protected products: what makes lamb from South Africa’s Karoo and France’s Mont Saint-Michel so special

    By Johann Kirsten, Stellenbosch University   A meal or food shopping experience can be more interesting and enjoyable when you know more about a particular product, like what region it came from and the culture that shaped it. Knowing what makes the food “unique” can improve the tasting experience. Think about drinking an ice-cold glass of “real” Champagne from France or the satisfaction of serving your dinner guests […]

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DA Criticizes ANC, Claims South Africa Falling Behind in Embracing 21st Century Connectivity

The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has highlighted that Argentina has overtaken South Africa in embracing 21st-century connectivity and global integration, citing the recent announcement of Argentina gaining access to Space X's Starlink internet connectivity, founded by South African-born Elon Musk. Natasha Mazzone of the DA criticized the ANC's reluctance, alleging that instead of embracing the digital age, the ANC is focused on maintaining control.  

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South Africa’s laws aren’t geared to protecting against climate change: judges are trying to fill the gap

    By Melanie Murcott, University of Cape Town and Clive Vinti, University of the Witwatersrand   South Africa has plenty of environmental laws but none that specifically oblige government officials to consider the risks and impacts of climate change when they approve new developments. In their research, environmental law experts Clive Vinti and Melanie Jean Murcott set out how judges are dealing with this gap in the law. What are […]

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Deadline Looms for Appeals as SA Electoral Court Faces Challenges Ahead of May 29 Elections

Today marks the deadline for political parties or candidates, including former president Jacob Zuma, who are discontented with objections raised for the May 29 elections, to appeal to the Electoral Court. The Independent Electoral Commission received a total of 82 objections against candidates nominated by 21 political parties. Among these objections, 31 implicated eight candidates, alleging their disqualification due to criminal records or convictions. Notably, the IEC has upheld an […]

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SA’s Health Minister to Oversee Recovery Efforts in Limpopo Bus Crash Tragedy

Today, SA's Health Minister Joe Phaahla will supervise the progress made by health authorities in Limpopo as they endeavor to identify and repatriate the victims and remains of a bus crash. Last week Thursday, forty-five individuals lost their lives in the accident that transpired at the Mmamatlakala bridge on the R518 in Limpopo, as a bus carrying passengers from Botswana to Moria crashed. According to Foster Mohale, spokesperson for the […]

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