insert_link South Africa S.A Police Pursue Additional Suspects in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting Case The S.A Police ministry has confirmed that police are actively pursuing additional suspects connected to the mass shooting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape where 18 people were murdered. Four suspects have been arrested so far. One suspect is still on the run, and the weapons used in the mass shooting have not been found. Briefing the media, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola emphasised the need to address rising violence […] todayOctober 18, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa S.A President Ramaphosa Reaffirms Ethical Commitment Amid VBS Bank Loan Allegations S. A president Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to upholding ethical conduct in the executive following allegations about a VBS Mutual Bank loan involving Justice minister Thembi Simelane. He highlighted that all members are required to disclose their financial interests annually to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest. Addressing oral questions in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa stated he is carefully considering the findings: todayOctober 18, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has called for the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has called for the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council, to advance global peace and stability. In his address to the National Assembly, he highlighted that the current structure is outdated and fails to reflect the realities of today’s world. Ramaphosa reiterated South Africa's support for the African Common Position, which demands two permanent seats for the continent and the abolishment of […] todayOctober 18, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Swiss national receives R500 Million from SA’s Road Accident Fund South Africa's Road Accident Fund has raised concerns about foreign nationals benefiting from its social schemes. CEO Collins Letsoalo informed Parliament’s standing committee that the fund’s largest payout, over 500 million rand, went to a Swiss national. Letsoalo said that some claimants should not be allowed to benefit from the system. todayOctober 17, 2024 40
insert_link South Africa S.A Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says food security is a matter of national security 12 S.A Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says food security is a matter of national security, and the government of national unity is committed to addressing this head-on. A recent national survey undertaken by the Human Sciences Research Council revealed that 63.5-percent of South African households face food insecurity. Steenhuisen says he will ensure that the 2024 to 2029 National Food and Nutrition Security Plan, which is currently under review, gets […] todayOctober 17, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Transport Department Voices Concern Over Road Accident Fund Legal Dispute South Africa's Transport Department has expressed concern at the ongoing legal battle between the Road Accident Fund and the Office of the Auditor General over accounting reporting methodology. The three-year-long legal battle has cost the fund more than ten-million-rand so far. Deputy minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, told Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts that the fund cannot be selective in what it accepts from the Auditor General, which also […] todayOctober 17, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Former ANC spokesperson steps aside as a member of the party’s national executive committee Former ANC spokesperson, Pule Mabe, has stepped aside as a member of the party’s national executive committee after being charged with fraud and money laundering. This is in connection to a 27-million-rand tender allegedly awarded irregularly to his company Enviro Mobi in 2017. He appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng yesterday with six co-accused, where they were granted 30-thousand-rand bail each. Mabe says his stepping aside is […] todayOctober 17, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Health Department focuses on filling critical job vacancies in S.A despite budget challenges In South Africa, the Gauteng Health Department says it’s focusing on filling critical job vacancies despite budget challenges. The department is grappling with a 500-million-rand shortfall in its employee budget. This shortfall, caused by the underfunded salary agreement from last year, has placed a significant strain on the department’s resources. Spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says the department continues to engage with stakeholders to address these budgetary challenges: todayOctober 17, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Youth Demands Apology from University of Pretoria After Malema’s Lecture Amid Alleged Racist Chants South Africa's AfriForum Youth is demanding an apology from the University of Pretoria after EFF leader Julius Malema's lecture, where EFF Student Command members allegedly chanted violent and racist slogans. They criticised the university for allowing the event, saying it goes against its policy of inclusivity and non-discrimination. AfriForum Youth’s Maree van den Berg also called for the deregistration of the EFF Student Command, citing repeated campus safety violations: todayOctober 17, 2024 4