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South Africa

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South Africa Condemns Moscow Concert Hall Attack

The SA Department of International Relations and Cooperation condemns the deadly attack on Moscow's Crocus City Hall, where assailants stormed the venue, firing on the crowd, and setting the hall ablaze. The death toll has reportedly reached 133, including three children, with over 150 people injured. DIRCO spokesperson Clayson Monyela confirmed the safety of South African embassy staff and students. The department extends condolences to the families affected by this […]

todayMarch 25, 2024 12

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SA Private Association of Rhino Conservation Reserves demands swift and severe action on poaching-related crime

The SA Private Association of Rhino Conservation Reserves demands swift and severe action against government officials implicated in poaching-related crime. This follows the reinstatement of a nature conservation official from North West's Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, Mxolisi Stephen, previously charged with alleged poaching offenses. Stephen faces eight charges of alleged rhino dehorning and horn transportation without permits. The association's Glen Phillips calls for accountability:  

todayMarch 25, 2024 67

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Corruption Watch Criticizes South Africa’s Response to Steinhoff CEO’s Death

Corruption Watch expresses disappointment in South Africa's approach to high-profile corruption cases following the death of former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste. Jooste, 62, died by suicide after the Financial Sector Conduct Authority imposed a 475-million-rand fine for publishing misleading financial statements. Director Karam Singh states that justice remains elusive, pointing out failures within the justice system. He underscores the necessity for successful prosecutions of those behind the Steinhoff scandal.

todayMarch 22, 2024 43

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SA National Assembly Speaker Seeks Court Order to Prevent Arrest Amid Corruption Allegations

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, the National Assembly speaker of South Africa, is set to file an urgent application before the High Court in Pretoria on 9 April, aiming to halt her potential arrest on corruption charges. The move follows speculation regarding her possible arrest after a raid at her Johannesburg residence in connection with bribery allegations from her tenure as Minister of Defense and Military Veterans. Mapisa-Nqakula demands access to the complete […]

todayMarch 22, 2024 23

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Freedom Front Plus Opposes Expropriation Bill Amid Concerns of ANC Maneuvering

South Africa's Freedom Front Plus has voiced strong opposition to the Expropriation Bill, alleging that the ANC is determined to push it through before the elections. Following approval by the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday, the bill, with additions, is now back in the National Assembly for further changes before reaching President Cyril Ramaphosa for signing into law. Pieter Groenewald, leader of the FF Plus, asserts their firm stance […]

todayMarch 22, 2024 23

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Karabo Morule wants more Africans to invest in art

    For anyone unsure what art to buy or which artist to follow, Karabo Morule is a godsend. At the Investec Cape Town Art Fair in mid-February, while walking a group of patrons - all wearing eye-catching headphones - through the exhibits, she explained the exhibits and at the same time advised her group on which art they should potentially be investing in. “Buying art should be seen as […]

todayMarch 22, 2024 44

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South Africa’s National Assembly Speaker Surrenders to Police Amid Corruption Allegations

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, the National Assembly speaker of South Africa, turned herself over to the police in Pretoria this morning in response to corruption accusations. Allegations suggest she received over two million rand in tender bribes from a contractor to the South African National Defence Force during her tenure as the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. Reports indicate her anticipated appearance in the High Court in Pretoria today.

todayMarch 22, 2024 10

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This is how President Ramaphosa got to the 25% figure of progress in land reform in South Africa

      By Johann Kirsten, Stellenbosch University and Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University   Nearly three decades into democracy, land reform remains central to South Africa’s transformation policies and agricultural policy. We have over the years pointed out that the progress on land reform has been incorrectly reported. It’s been consistently understated. We have argued that, if the statistics are treated carefully, the progress has been much better than politicians […]

todayMarch 22, 2024 26

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SA Speaker takes special leave following corruption allegations

Speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, says that “given the seriousness of allegations [made against her] and the attendant extensive media speculation, [she] has decided to take special leave [from her role]”. News24 reports that the move comes after heavy backlash following the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate's raid at her Johannesburg home, linked to a probe into alleged corruption during her time as defence minister.

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