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

South Africa

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DA Member of Parliament Ghaleb Cachalia has resigned

DA Member of Parliament Ghaleb Cachalia has resigned, citing disagreement over the party’s position on the Gaza conflict. The party accepts the resignation effective immediately but rejects Cachalia’s justifications, emphasising its commitment to peace and a two-state solution. They criticise him for disrespecting party processes and violating caucus decisions. The DA’s Solly Malatsi dismissed attacks on coalition partners, civil society, and internal systems, rebuffing attempts to scapegoat DA leader John […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024 7

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Al Jama-ah in South Africa Claims Victory as U.S. and Israel Backtrack on Accusations Against Hamas

Al Jama-ah in South Africa has claimed victory for South Africa as the United States and Israel backtracked on certain accusations against Hamas. The party says it notes growing international support for South Africa’s move to take Israel to the International Court of Justice in The Hague for alleged genocide of Palestinians. Party leader Ganief Hendricks urges the continuation of the solidarity campaign in support of Palestine. He says in […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024 4

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South African researchers are tracing the vibrational language of elephants – using fossils

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Researchers in South Africa have unearthed groundbreaking evidence that sheds light on the ancient communication methods of elephants. A research team led by Charles Helm of the African Centre for Coastal Palaescience at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa published the report on ScienceDirect, a scientific research journal, in September 2023. The team discovered 35 fossilized elephant track sites, some of which are the […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024 39

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Cape Winelands Fire Services Contain Franschhoek Blaze with No Injuries or Property Damage

The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services in the Western Cape says the fire that started yesterday afternoon in the Robertsvlei road area in Franschhoek has been fully contained. The fire was burning in an aged plantation in the area above the Robertsvlei road. The municipality’s spokesperson, Jo-Anne Otto, says no injuries or damage to property was reported.  

todayJanuary 18, 2024 15

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SA Government introduces reserve bidders in the latest renewable energy procurement round

SA's Independent Power Producers Office will introduce reserve bids for window seven of the Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme. The reserve bids will be leveraged as a backup to avoid further delays in adding capacity to the grid. The IPP Office head of legal, Lena Mangondo, says the seventh bidding round consists of three-thousand-200 megawatts of onshore wind and one-thousand-800 megawatts of solar photovoltaic. She adds that the submission deadline […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024 13

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KwaZulu-Natal premier has commended the coordinated efforts by disaster and rapid response teams

KwaZulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has commended the coordinated efforts by disaster and rapid response teams as adverse weather conditions persist. The death toll from floods in the province has risen to 13, and roads, electricity, and other key infrastructure have been destroyed. Provincial government’s spokesperson, Bongi Gwala, says 59 schools have been damaged by the floods of which 28 are from the uMkhanyakude Municipality alone.

todayJanuary 18, 2024 26

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Build One South Africa is set to launch a public petition demanding the removal of Basic Education minister

Build One South Africa is set to launch a public petition demanding the removal of Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga and the abolishment of the 30-percent matric pass mark. As schools open and the matric results loom, BOSA says Motshekga has failed to deliver equitable education. Party leader Mmusi Maimane contends the 30-percent pass mark undermines the intellect of the youth and perpetuates mediocrity. He calls on concerned citizens to […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024 15

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The African Transformation Movement advocates for urgent economic reforms to tackle the soaring unemployment

The African Transformation Movement has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in unemployment rates in South Africa. It says this has been exacerbated by an education system that fails to impart skills aligned with the country’s economic strengths, such as agriculture and mining. ATM spokesperson Zama Tshona says in response to this multi-faceted challenge, the party is calling for a comprehensive approach aimed at revitalizing local industries and creating […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024 8

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