insert_link South Africa Border Management Authority of South Africa is gearing up to enhance its activities The Border Management Authority of South Africa is gearing up to enhance its activities and streamline movement during the festive season, commencing with the initial phase of deployment at the Lebombo border in Mpumalanga on Saturday. Commissioner Mike Masiapato has articulated that this visit serves the purpose of showcasing the authority's readiness to oversee and support the lawful transit of individuals and commodities across entry points and law enforcement areas […] todayDecember 20, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa The leader of ActionSA insists South Africa’s economy is in a crisis ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba emphasized the critical state of South Africa's economy, citing unprecedented unemployment rates and concerning levels of inequality. He asserted that the party possesses a strategy to revitalize the nation by fostering economic expansion to elevate millions from poverty and rekindle the optimism that characterized South Africa in 1994. Mashaba highlighted ActionSA's unwavering commitment to realizing a future where fairness, equality, and prosperity define the nation's trajectory, […] todayDecember 20, 2023 16
insert_link South Africa Western Cape government is urging residents to join forces with the Law Enforcement during the festive season The Western Cape government is urging residents to join forces with the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan officers during the festive season to foster safer communities. Over the past month, these officers seized 27 firearms and carried out 1,253 arrests from October 30th to December 3rd, concentrating on areas with high crime rates. Reagen Allen, the MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, praised the relentless endeavors of LEAP officers in […] todayDecember 20, 2023 16
insert_link South Africa Former South African President Zuma withdraws his support of the ANC ahead of general elections Advocate Modidima Mannya, speaking to Newzroom Afrika, stressed that as a member of the African National Congress, former South African President Jacob Zuma is obligated to follow the party's constitution. This follows Mr. Zuma's withdrawal of support for the ANC in the upcoming general elections. The ANC currently faces challenges, with recent polls suggesting it may secure less than 50% of next year's votes, potentially leading to the need for […] todayDecember 18, 2023 16
insert_link South Africa An SA political expert says reconciliation and unity has been undermined by state failure SA Political analyst and associate professor at Wits School of Governance, William Gumede, says reconciliation and unity in South Africa have been undermined by state failures and corruption. His comments were made as the country commemorated Reconciliation Day under the theme ‘Strengthening Unity and Social Cohesion.’ Gumede expressed concern that leaders are not governing in the interests of South Africans. todayDecember 18, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa ANC secretary-general says the party’s lawyers have been instructed to take legal action after the registration of uMkhonto weSizwe ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has stated that the party's legal representatives have been directed to pursue legal action following the registration of uMkhonto weSizwe as a political movement. Mbalula stressed that the name is the property of the ANC as a military structure within the organization. Simultaneously, an unnamed member of the national executive committee has raised concerns about former President Jacob Zuma's actions and remarks, noting them as divisive […] todayDecember 18, 2023
insert_link South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists as the foremost hurdle to achieving substantial and enduring reconciliation. Addressing the Day of Reconciliation commemoration in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Ramaphosa emphasized that advancing reconciliation requires a united endeavor to tackle poverty, unemployment, and diminish inequality. He highlighted the government's dedication to enhancing the economic circumstances of individuals who were deprived of opportunities during apartheid. Acknowledging the enduring consequences […] todayDecember 18, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa Eskom has requested the National Treasury to convert 16-billion-rand of bailout funds into equity Eskom has requested the National Treasury to convert 16-billion-rand of bailout funds into equity in a bid to alleviate its debt-service burden. According to a report by Moneyweb, Eskom officials told investors that an application has been made to convert the subordinated loan into equity. The report indicates that the conversion into equity would lessen a debt-service burden that has prevented Eskom from carrying out adequate maintenance. This is the […] todayDecember 15, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Activists and Citizens Forum says the government’s strategy of recruiting more police officers is insufficient South Africa's Activists and Citizens Forum says the government’s strategy of recruiting more police officers is insufficient to combat rampant crime. The forum argues that as long as criminals possess more power than the Police Service, increased recruitment will be ineffective in curbing crime. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem notes a troubling trend where criminals and society no longer fear law enforcement. Bloem calls for an urgent overhaul of the criminal justice […] todayDecember 15, 2023 44
