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

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SA’s National Council of Provinces has adopted the controversial National Health Insurance Bill

The SA National Council of Provinces has voted in favour of the adoption of the National Health Insurance, with eight of the nine provinces voting to approve the bill. The Western Cape voted against it. The NHI Bill aims to lay the foundation for universal healthcare in South Africa by establishing the NHI Fund, which will become the country’s single and only purchaser of healthcare services. It will now be […]

todayDecember 7, 2023 10

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SA’s National Priority Committee on Organised Crime unveils collaborative efforts in combatting financial crimes

The SA National Priority Committee on Organised Crime has unveiled the outcomes of the Fusion Centre’s collaborative efforts in combatting financial crimes. The initiatives underscored the collective determination to address money laundering, corruption, fraud, and the recovery of misappropriated funds. The centre, established in 2020, has broadened its mandate to encompass organised crime, maladministration, terrorist financing, and more. Briefing the media, committee leader and Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya says the […]

todayDecember 7, 2023 6

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The ANC demands swift action against the rand manipulation culprits

The ANC strongly calls for decisive action by law enforcement agencies against people and banks implicated in manipulating the rand. The party demands accountability and justice, labelling the manipulation as a corruption crime with severe consequences. The ANC rejects Standard Chartered’s 43-million-rand settlement offer, stating it falls short of addressing the extensive economic damage. Addressing the media, secretary-general Fikile Mbalula commends the Competition Commission for diligently investigating this economic malfeasance.

todayDecember 7, 2023 2

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The ANC disputes the contract with Ezulweni Investments

The ANC has vowed it will not be liquidated amid a legal dispute with Ezulweni Investments, dismissing what the party calls, a fraudulent 102-million-rand claim. Legal proceedings initiated by the events company uncovered corruption, prompting a forensic investigation. Despite the dismissal of the ANC’s application by the Supreme Court of Appeal, the party intends to appeal to the Constitutional Court, presenting evidence of bribery and document forgery. Briefing the media, […]

todayDecember 7, 2023 11

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SA’s Deputy president Paul Mashatile says load-shedding remains a stubborn challenge

Deputy president Paul Mashatile says load-shedding remains one of the most stubborn challenges in the government’s efforts to grow the country’s economy. He addressed the National Council of Provinces yesterday. Mashatile says load-shedding has also adversely affected people’s overall quality of life, therefore government continues implementing the Energy Action Plan to achieve energy security. He says the plan includes five key pillars.      

todayDecember 6, 2023 12

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The Freedom Front FF Plus says the ANC is so far gone that it’s boasting about its failures

The Freedom Front Plus says the ANC government’s illusion that it is a great achievement to have millions of South Africans dependent on social grants is shocking. The party’s, Fanie du Toit, says government is boasting that the number of social grants has skyrocketed over the past 25 years. He says the reality is that South Africa’s social service system is one of the world’s most expensive for taxpayers to […]

todayDecember 6, 2023 9

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Water quality in South Africa: reports show what needs to be fixed, and at what cost

Michele Spatari /AFP via Getty Images Kevin Winter, University of Cape Town The citizens of Hammanskraal, a small town north of South Africa’s capital, Tshwane, have been dealing with the deaths of 23 residents from cholera since 23 May 2023. Tests to find the source are continuing. The initial assumption by residents and authorities was that poor quality water led to the outbreak. In one week in May, 163 patients […]

todayDecember 6, 2023 11

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The DA accuses the ANC of derailing efforts to tackle cadre deployment

South Africa's DA accuses the ANC of obstructing Parliament’s attempts to address the contentious issue of cadre deployment. The party argues president Cyril Ramaphosa’s pledges for a professional Public Service now appear hollow as the ANC unilaterally canceled a crucial meeting on the adoption of the Public Service Amendment Bill. The DA’s Leon Schreiber says the ANC’s move, following a series of delays, practically rules out passing the bill before […]

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