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

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ActionSA Vows Legal Opposition to Government and Eskom’s Load-Shedding Appeal

Herman Mashaba, President of ActionSA, has announced that the party's legal team will oppose the government and Eskom's appeal against the load-shedding judgment. Last December, the full bench of the North Gauteng High Court ruled load-shedding unconstitutional and mandated consistent electricity supply for public institutions such as schools, hospitals, and police stations. Deputy spokesperson James de Villiers of ActionSA asserts that load-shedding clearly infringes upon the fundamental rights of citizens. […]

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Zulu culture and sexual orientation: South African study reveals the health costs of stigma

      By Ikekhwa Albert Ikhile, University of South Africa   Same-sex relationships are legal in South Africa and protected by the constitution. Unfair discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is against the law. But in practice many cultures don’t necessarily see this as a right. Traditional Zulu culture, for example, perceives same-sex relationships and sexual intercourse as taboo and unAfrican. Statements like “real men are not gay” […]

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Democratic AlliancePredicts ANC’s Majority Loss in South African Elections

The Democratic Alliance asserts that the African National Congress is poised to lose its majority in the upcoming South African elections on 29 May. Despite receiving support from the National Treasury and stakeholders, the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters have jointly opposed the desirability of the DA's Responsible Spending Bill during a session of Parliament's standing committee on Finance. Dion George of the DA argues that passing the bill […]

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South Africa’s Education Minister Takes Action Against Deregistered Colleges

Blade Nzimande, South Africa's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, has declared his department's refusal to tolerate gross governance and compliance failures. This statement follows the deregistration of Damelin, City Varsity, Icesa City Campus, and Lyceum College—owned by Educor—as higher education institutions. Since 2020, these four private colleges have failed to submit audited annual financial statements and have neglected to comply with certain regulations. Nzimande addressed the complaints received […]

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Legal Battle Between ANC and Umkhonto we Sizwe Party Heads to High Court

The anticipated legal clash between the African National Congress and the Umkhonto we Sizwe Party is set for an open court hearing at the High Court in KwaZulu-Natal today. The ANC accuses the MK party of copyright infringement, contending that adopting the name of the ANC's disbanded armed wing constitutes trademark theft. However, media presence in the courtroom has been limited, with only 15 members permitted, including reporters and photographers, […]

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President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed his approval of Resolution 2728 adopted by the United Nations Security Counci

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed his approval of Resolution 2728 adopted by the United Nations Security Council. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the holy month of Ramadan. Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for President Ramaphosa, described the resolution as a crucial development towards establishing a solid groundwork for a permanent ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations in the region.  

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ANC loses case against the MK Party in SA Electoral Court

The South African Electoral Court has dismissed the African National Congress's attempt to prevent a new party, backed by former President Jacob Zuma, from participating in the upcoming general election. The ANC had argued that uMKhonto weSizwe had not met the criteria for official registration. According to the SABC, the country’s electoral court on Tuesday morning rejected that challenge. The ANC, according to the BBC, has said it accepts the […]

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Johannesburg Calls for Resident Engagement in Drafting Integrated Development Plan 2024/2025

The City of Johannesburg is encouraging residents to take part in meetings aimed at drafting the Integrated Development Plan for 2024/2025. These sessions are designed to involve residents in discussions concerning various service delivery matters, including by-laws, proposed rates tariffs for trading services, and the medium-term budget. According to Vusi Gumbi, spokesperson for the Council speaker, the IDP serves as a crucial tool for informing the metro's executive about residents' […]

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Missing Cousins Found Alive; Suspects Arrested in North West, South Africa

South Africa's North West police have located Zahraa and Bataviya Mohammed, aged 17 and 19 respectively, who were abducted on their way to school in Hartbeespoort earlier this month. Police spokesperson Sabata Mokgwabone announced that the cousins were found unharmed in a residence at New Stands near Winterveldt and Mabopane the previous evening. Six suspects have been apprehended in connection with the kidnapping and extortion allegations and are expected to […]

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