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

South Africa

1526 Results / Page 135 of 170

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Business / Economics

Bridging the climate finance gap through collaboration and innovation

Government, labour, business, and civil society must collaborate and innovate if South Africa is to raise the R535 billion required to meet its NDC target by 2030. In light of estimates that South Africa will require, on average, R334 billion and R535 billion annually to achieve its net zero goal by 2050 and NDCs by 2030, respectively, it is clear that something radical needs to change and quickly if we […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024 24

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Cape Town Container Terminal Achieves Record Productivity at 17 Moves per Hour

Transnet Port Terminals proudly announces that the Cape Town Container Terminal achieved an impressive milestone, achieving a high productivity rate of 17 moves per hour in a single shift last week. Oscar Borchards, the Acting Western Cape Managing Executive of Transnet Port Terminals, expressed the commitment to ensuring continuous improvement over an extended period.Borchards also revealed ongoing training for lifting equipment operators on new gantry cranes. This initiative aims to […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024 6

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Garbage piling up in Cape Town townships as extortion gangs drive out City contractors

Samora Machel residents say they have been using this part of Oliver Tambo Drive as a dumping site because their rubbish bins has not been collected for months. Photos: Sandiso Phaliso By Sandiso Phaliso via GroundUp On almost every corner in Samora Machel, Philippi East and Browns Farm in Cape Town, rubbish is piling up. There is so much rubbish that some streets, such as Hart Lane and Oliver Tambo […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024 35

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South Africa’s Electoral Commission Prepared for Voter Registration Weekend

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has declared its readiness for the upcoming voter registration weekend. A total of 23,303 registration stations will be operational from 8 AM to 5 PM, providing citizens with the opportunity to register or verify their details. Notably, the voters' roll has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 27 million. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo credited the success to the online registration platform, which facilitated […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024 11

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SA Minister Lamola Condemns Court Disruption and Old Flag Display; Vows Decisive Action

SA's Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has pledged to take firm action in response to the recent attempt to forcibly enter Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. Strongly condemning the display of the old South African flag, he emphasized that courts should not be venues for lawlessness. The bail hearing for farmer Piet Groenewald and his stepson, Stefan Greeff, has been rescheduled. Lamola, addressing the public outside the court, […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024 23

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Firefighters Battle Unyielding Blaze in Dwarsberg Mountains, Cape Winelands

The Cape Winelands District Municipality reports that firefighters are grappling to control a fire engulfing the slopes of the Dwarsberg Mountains above Rawsonville. The blaze, originating above Brandvlei Prison on Monday afternoon, swiftly spread across the mountain's summit and into the Dwarsberg mountains. Jo-Anne Otto, the municipality’s spokesperson, highlights the formidable challenge faced by teams combating the rapidly spreading fire amid tall and dense vegetation, posing heightened danger to all […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024 27

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Cosatu Applauds Overdue Suspension of Jacob Zuma from ANC

Congress of South African Trade Unions commends the ANC's National Executive Committee for finally suspending former president Jacob Zuma. Zuma violated the ANC's constitution by actively campaigning for the uMkhonto weSizwe party and vowing not to support the ANC in the upcoming elections. Cosatu's President, Zingiswa Losi, notes that Zuma's actions are contrary to principles he once deemed counter-revolutionary during his own presidency.    

todayJanuary 31, 2024 7

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SA’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC will campaign for an outright majority in the upcoming elections

SA's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC will campaign for an outright majority in the upcoming elections, to ensure stability and sustain progress in the country. The Inclusive Society Institute says while ANC support among eligible voters has plummeted to 33-percent, it is still likely to form a government but is unlikely to win a majority. Delivering the closing address at the ANC National Executive Committee Lekgotla in Ekurhuleni yesterday, […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024 11

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Nelson Mandela’s personal items under the hammer in New York? Why it outraged some, and what’s at stake

    By Duane Jethro, University of Cape Town An identity document, a pair of reading glasses, a hearing aid and a pair of worn shoes. These are just some of Nelson Mandela’s personal items that were due to go on auction on 22 February 2024. A month before the auction was due, the New York-based Guernsey’s auction house put a notice on its website that it was suspending the […]

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