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

South Africa

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GOOD Party Joins Opposition in Motion Against DA Mayor Amid Allegations

The GOOD Party in South Africa has collaborated with other opposition parties to submit a motion of no confidence against DA-Drakenstein mayor Conrad Poole. The move comes in the wake of allegations suggesting Poole's involvement in a pay-for-jobs scheme, where councillors allegedly paid kickbacks for lucrative mayoral committee positions. Keagen Gertse, representing the GOOD Party, states that the motion, scheduled for council hearing today, is a collective effort by the […]

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SA’s deputy minister of Health, Sibongiseni Dhlomo, says more than 230-million-rand has been paid to former mineworker

SA's deputy minister of Health, Sibongiseni Dhlomo, says more than 230-million-rand has been paid to former mineworkers, who were injured or have contracted respiratory-related illnesses on duty. This forms part of a government programme that seeks to track, trace, and provide compensation, pension, and provident funds to eligible ex-mineworkers who worked in the mines from 1965 to 2019. Dhlomo says at least 20-thousand former mineworkers have been reached through this […]

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Small-scale fishers could be allowed to catch new species

photo: Ashraf Hendricks By Liezl Human via GroundUp Small-scale fishers in the Western Cape could be allowed to catch new species, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has said. The Department is finalising policy for the small-scale sector in the Western Cape. Small-scale fishing cooperatives must be sustainable, Abongile Ngqongwa, deputy director of small-scale fisheries management, told Parliament on Tuesday. He said most resources had been declining and […]

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South African Minister of Defence, Thandi Modise, Denies Resignation Amid False Reports

Thandi Modise, the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans in South Africa, has strongly refuted rumors suggesting her resignation. She dismissed the claims as fake and nonsensical, particularly addressing an article by Opera News Hub alleging her departure from the cabinet and resignation from the ANC to join the newly-formed uMkhonto we Sizwe Party associated with former president Jacob Zuma. Modise condemns these reports as barbaric acts of wedge drivers, […]

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DA Highlights South Africa’s Electricity Infrastructure Theft Crisis, Urges Government Action

The Democratic Alliance states that South Africa is grappling with a crisis of electricity infrastructure theft, contributing to intensified load-shedding. The Department of Public Enterprises revealed that between 2018 and last year, there were over 44,000 reported cases of theft and vandalism, averaging 24 incidents daily. Transformers alone suffered 232 thefts, resulting in an 18-million-rand loss. Despite efforts, including Police Minister Bheki Cele's task teams, the DA's Mimmy Gondwe asserts […]

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GOOD Party Condemns Exploitation of LGBTQIA+ Rights for Political Gain

South Africa's GOOD party is urging citizens to reject the politicization of LGBTQIA+ rights. The party strongly condemns former President Jacob Zuma for labeling the legalization of same-sex relationships as a disgrace. The party argues that Zuma's remarks undermine constitutional protections, worsening the daily struggles of that community. Spokesperson Carlos Mesquita calls on leaders to denounce such statements and uphold the rights of these citizens, advocating for a society that […]

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SA’s REAL411 Warns Against Election Misinformation, Calls for Vigilance

South Africa's REAL411 cautions against potential misinformation ahead of the elections, emphasizing the threat of disinformation to democracy. The organization advises citizens to carefully assess the credibility of news sources. In collaboration with major platforms such as Google and TikTok, the Electoral Commission is working to counter misinformation and reaffirms its commitment to democratic processes. REAL411 advocates for proactive measures against disinformation and urges political parties to refrain from spreading […]

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The DA in Gauteng says it is concerned that liquor licencees are struggling to submit their applications to the Gauteng Liquor Board

The DA in Gauteng says it is concerning that restaurants, bars, and tavern owners who need liquor licences are struggling to submit their applications to the Gauteng Liquor Board. This is reportedly due to load-shedding and a faulty generator. The DA’s Patrick Atkinson, says they have been reliably informed that there is a backlog of 600 applications at the Gauteng Liquor Board.    

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