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

South Africa

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Minerals Council South Africa calls on Impala Platinum mine’s leadership to reinvigorate their safety programmes

The Minerals Council South Africa calls on Impala Platinum mine’s leadership in Rustenburg, North West, to reinvigorate their safety programmes and initiatives following Monday’s deadly incident. Eleven workers died and 75 were injured when the lift taking them to the surface plunged about 200 metres down the shaft. The council’s Japie Fullard says the accident is a stark reminder of the crucial need for unwavering focus and vigilance on mining […]

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South Africa’s DA calls on Eskom to confirm the status of the country’s diesel supply amid heightened levels of load-shedding

South Africa's DA has called on Eskom to confirm the status of the country’s diesel supply amid heightened levels of load-shedding. The party’s national spokesperson for Public Enterprises, Mimmy Gondwe, has raised the alarm as Eskom declares stage 6 load-shedding due to insufficient generation capacity and emergency reserves. Gondwe emphasises the urgency for Eskom to provide clarity on whether the country has run out of diesel or lacks funds to […]

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Pietermaritzburg Regional Court sentenced Mdumiseni Khetha Zuma to an effective 12-years

The Pietermaritzburg Regional Court in KwaZulu-Natal today sentenced Mdumiseni Khetha Zuma to an effective 12-years in prison for inciting public violence during the July 2021 unrest. He was convicted under the Riotous Assemblies Act for creating and distributing an inciteful video about Brookside Mall on WhatsApp. The court heard evidence from a mall manager, estimating damages at approximately 500-million-rand. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara says this marks the first […]

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South African Federation of Trade Unions says it is shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of life of eleven mineworkers

The South African Federation of Trade Unions says it is shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of life of eleven mineworkers at Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg, North West. The workers died after the conveyance cage that took workers down a mine shaft and back to the surface broke. Saftu’s national spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, says by now mine health and safety should have improved to zero injuries and fatalities […]

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SA’s SECTION27 and CASAC launch the Democracy and Constitutionalism report

SA's SECTION27 and the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution have launched a conference report titled Democracy and Constitutionalism: Civic Education Conference Report and Keywords. The report brings into focus the importance of civic education at a time when South Africa is preparing for elections next year, which are widely viewed as the most significant since 1994. SECTION27’s spokesperson, Pearl Nicodemus, says the current state of basic […]

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South African Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union says negligent mine bosses should be charged

The South African Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union says negligent mine bosses should be charged with culpable homicide in cases of workers dying while on site. This comes after eleven mineworkers died at Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg in the North West on Monday. An elevator transporting mineworkers up and down the shaft unexpectedly dropped 200 metres. Amcu president, Joseph Mathunjwa, says this disaster could have been avoided.  

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South Africa is grappling with a severe shortage of veterinarians

South Africa is grappling with a severe shortage of veterinarians, affecting efforts to combat animal diseases like foot and mouth disease. The South African Veterinary Council has reported an annual exodus of around 150 veterinarians from the country. In response, deputy Higher Education minister Buti Manamela says government has launched a veterinary career guidance awareness programme aimed at schoolchildren. He says the initiative aims to raise awareness about veterinary careers […]

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South Africa’s Mine Union calls for more shaft inspections to avoid accidents

The South African National Union of Mineworkers’ Health and Safety secretary, Masibulele Naki, has underscored the urgent need for mines to clarify and prioritise shaft inspection procedures to prevent accidents. This follows an incident at Impala Platinum in Rustenburg, North West, in which 11 mineworkers were killed and 75 seriously injured. Reports indicate that a lift fell down a one-kilometer shaft for about 200-meters as miners were being brought to […]

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The DA in Gauteng tabled several motions over the last six months to ensure residents have quality of life

The DA in Gauteng tabled several motions over the last six months to ensure residents have quality of life and are protected from bullying and discrimination. The party also tabled a motion to debate the role of Independent Power Producers in improving access to electricity for all Gauteng residents. The DA’s Nico de Jager says the ANC, through its majority, rejected the motion in their desire to block accountability for […]

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