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

South Africa

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Israel accused at UN court of Gaza ‘genocide’

South Africa on Thursday accused Israel of breaching the UN Genocide Convention, arguing that even the deadly October 7 Hamas attack could not justify such alleged actions, as it launched a landmark case at the top UN court. Pretoria has lodged an urgent appeal at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to force Israel to "immediately suspend" its military operations in Gaza. Israel has dismissed the case as "atrocious" and […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024 14

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GOOD Party in SA says it is concerned about reports that the Tshwane Economic Development Agency has not attracted a single cent

The GOOD Party in SA says it is concerned about reports that the Tshwane Economic Development Agency has not attracted a single cent in foreign direct investment, despite the 500-million-rand in funding over ten years by the City of Tshwane. The agency was established in 2006 as a means of facilitating economic development in the capital city, especially through foreign direct investment. The GOOD party’s, Sarah Mabotsa, says this shows […]

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SA’s National Student Financial Aid Scheme board chairperson has taken a leave of absence

SA's National Student Financial Aid Scheme board chairperson, Ernest Khosa, has taken a leave of absence following allegations of corruption levelled against him by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse. A report by Outa alleges service providers contracted by the scheme paid millions of rand in kickbacks to the minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, Khosa and the SACP. The scheme’s spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi, says Khosa has reiterated […]

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Opinion Pieces

South Africa’s new plan to end power cuts is seriously flawed. Here’s why

  By Hartmut Winkler, University of Johannesburg South Africa experienced unprecedented electricity shortages in 2023 as ageing coal plants became increasingly prone to breakdowns. The country urgently needs to develop new electricity generation facilities and reduce reliance on coal power. In the first week of 2024, the South African energy minister, Gwede Mantashe, released a proposed roadmap for the future of electricity in South Africa. Unfortunately, the draft Integrated Resource […]

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South Africa is taking Israel to court for genocide in Palestine. What does it mean for the war in Gaza?

  By Donald Rothwell, Australian National University South Africa has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ, also known as the World Court) in The Hague claiming genocide has been committed against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict. A charge of genocide before the court in the midst of a heated armed conflict is exceptional. Likewise, the significance of South Africa’s claim against Israel has immense cultural, diplomatic, historical, […]

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The African Christian Democratic Party says South Africa won’t be able to prove Israel has the necessary genocidal intent

The African Christian Democratic Party believes South Africa will not be able to prove that Israel has the necessary genocidal intent against the Palestinian people as required by the Genocide Convention. The International Court of Justice in The Hague in the Netherlands will hear South Africa’s genocide case against Israel today and tomorrow. ACDP leader, Kenneth Meshoe, says the South African government could have played a far more constructive role […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024 14

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SA President Urges Journalists to Uphold Balance and Unbiased Reporting at Peter Magubane’s Funeral

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on journalists to maintain a commitment to producing balanced and unbiased representations of the country. He was speaking at the funeral service of renowned photographer Peter Magubane in Johannesburg. Ramaphosa emphasised that the South Africa captured by Magubane’s lens is different from the South Africa of today. He highlights the crucial role played by journalists, stating that through their work, including that of Magubane, the […]

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ANC Chair Rebukes Secretary-General Over Public Admission of Party’s Deception in Zuma Nkandla Scandal

ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe has criticised the party’s secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, for publicly disclosing the party lied to shield former president Jacob Zuma during corruption allegations tied to his Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu-Natal. Mbalula’s revelation has drawn widespread criticism, with some members fearing its impact on the upcoming elections. Opposition parties, including the DA and the Inkatha Freedom Party, call for accountability and question the ANC’s fitness to govern. Mantashe […]

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SA Employment minister has expressed concern over the dangerous trend of holding worker’s hostage

SA Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi has expressed concern over the dangerous trend of holding worker’s hostage underground through sit-ins in mines in the country, which can lead to fatalities. Nxesi called on leadership to prevail from all parties to engage workers and provide a solution, based on facts and not allow opportunism with increased misinformation, with a potential to mislead employees and cause violence. Nxesi says all […]

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