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

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Rise Mzansi Marches to South Africa’s Union Buildings, Advocates for Unemployed Healthcare Workers

South Africa's Rise Mzansi, joined by hundreds of unemployed healthcare workers, took to the streets in a march to the Union Buildings, submitting a memorandum that underscores the challenges healthcare professionals face in securing employment. The Department of Health's recent announcement of a 3.7-billion-rand budget allocation for additional staff recruitment served as a backdrop to the demonstration. Rise Mzansi Gauteng convenor, Tebogo Moalusi, strongly asserted that it is deemed unacceptable […]

todayFebruary 27, 2024 6

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SA’s Electoral Commission Reviews uMkhonto weSizwe Party Registration Amidst ANC Legal Challenge

The South African Independent Electoral Commission has officially stated that the registration of the uMkhonto weSizwe party is currently undergoing scrutiny by the Electoral Court. The African National Congress is actively contesting the registration, aiming to have it nullified and deemed unlawful. Concurrently, the ruling party is engaged in a trademark dispute with the MK party, citing logo similarities. Janet Love, the deputy chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission, emphasized […]

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Cape Town Mayor Condemns 540-Million-Rand Funding Cut in National Budget

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis strongly condemns a 540-million-rand cut in national funding to the city over the next two years. The reduction is part of nationwide cuts announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the national budget speech on Wednesday. Hill-Lewis expresses concern that Cape Town will receive 52-million-rand less than forecasted in last year's national budget for infrastructure grants related to housing, basic services, and informal settlement upgrading.

todayFebruary 23, 2024 12

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South African Trade Unions Strongly Oppose Potential Job Losses at Anglo American Platinum

The South African Federations of Trade Unions expresses strong opposition to the anticipated job losses at Anglo American Platinum (Amplats). Amplats has initiated a section 189A process that may lead to the retrenchment of 3,700 employees, aiming to reduce costs by five billion rand. Saftu’s spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, decries Amplats' plans to retrench workers, asserting that it is driven by a desire to maximize profits, which is deemed unacceptable.

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South Africa’s Public Servants Association Criticizes Turmoil at State Information Technology Agency

The Public Servants Association of South Africa condemns the recent upheaval at the State Information Technology Agency. Expressing concerns about governance issues impacting the agency's stability, the PSA highlights the High Court in Pretoria's ruling that the removal of the previous board was unlawful. Claude Naiker of the association raises alarms about unprocedural appointments following sudden resignations and suspensions of key personnel. Naiker urges Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli […]

todayFebruary 23, 2024 20

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Lottery’s looted R9.5-million would have made all the difference to Limpopo cyclists

Limpopo cyclists Kombo Bere (left) and Daan Terblanche are hoping to find money to race in the Cape Epic. Photo supplied By Anton van Zyl via GroundUp In Louis Trichardt, two young cyclists are training to compete in what is arguably the world’s toughest mountain bike stage race, the annual Cape Epic. They aim to make history as the first team from rural Vhembe to compete alongside the world’s best […]

todayFebruary 23, 2024 18

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Warning Issued on Two-Pot Retirement System Impacting South African Government Dependency

Everest Wealth cautions that the two-pot retirement system may contribute to heightened government dependency in South Africa. The concern arises following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's announcement that the system is anticipated to generate a five-billion-rand tax windfall for the government. Riaan Grobler, the head of advisory services at the firm, highlights the risk of frequent withdrawals diminishing long-term savings, potentially increasing reliance on social grants. He emphasizes the need for […]

todayFebruary 23, 2024 6

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ANC Secretary-General Warns Zuma of Accountability in Upcoming Elections

Fikile Mbalula, the secretary-general of the ANC, asserts that former president Jacob Zuma will be held accountable if the ruling party faces failure in the upcoming elections set for May 29. During a media briefing on readiness for the manifesto launch rally, Mbalula criticizes Zuma for endorsing the uMkhonto we Sizwe party, suggesting that the former president's collaboration with the perceived opposition has strengthened their adversaries.

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