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

South Africa

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SA’s Referendum Party says its rejects Julius Malema’s declaration

SA's Referendum Party says its rejects Julius Malema’s declaration that his party the EFF will use the might of the state to stop Western Cape independence. A poll conducted by Victory Research on behalf of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group revealed that 68-percent of the people living in the province support the idea of a referendum on Cape Independence. Referendum Party leader, Phil Craig, says Cape Independence is being pursued […]

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The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa is concerned about the collapse of the steel industry

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa has expressed alarm over the crumbling state of the steel industry. Concerns escalate as ArcelorMittal South Africa is expected to commence layoffs of three-thousand-500 jobs this week. The company cites weak demand, ongoing infrastructure issues, persistent rail logistics challenges, and intensified load-shedding as factors prompting the closure of its long steel operations. The federation’s president Elias Monage told eNCA the retrenchments […]

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SA’s Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says municipalities need more accountability for spending

SA's Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says municipalities need to rethink how they raise revenues and apply more accountability and consequence management when it comes to spending or misspending revenues. A recent report by the National Treasury revealed that municipal collection rates stood at a staggeringly low 56.1-percent as opposed to the budgeted 83.1-percent collection anticipated. Outa’s Jonathan Erasmus says there seems to be a tendency among municipalities to budget for […]

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South Africa’s Trade union Solidarity condemns the appalling hostage drama at Gold One Modder East mine

South Africa's Trade union Solidarity condemns the appalling hostage drama at Gold One Modder East mine in Springs, Gauteng, where approximately 440 miners were reportedly held captive, assaulted and humiliated. This follows a similar incident in October that led to the dismissal of 52 miners. The latest incident stemmed from a sit-down strike objecting to the dismissals. Solidarity says white supervising managers were specifically targeted. The union demands swift action […]

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DA in South Africa has criticised the appointment of Russia’s Gazprombank as an investment partner for PetroSA

The DA in South Africa has criticised the appointment of Russia’s Gazprombank as an investment partner for PetroSA, labeling it an energy sector state capture. Gazprombank is expected to assist in the rebuilding of PetroSA’s mothballed refinery in Mossel Bay. DA national spokesperson for Mineral Resources and Energy, Kevin Mileham, has raised concerns about the authenticity of the partnership, pointing out Gazprombank is the financial arm of the Russian state-owned […]

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SA’s DA has expressed deep concern over the sudden resignation of State Information Technology Agency CEO

SA's DA has expressed deep concern over the sudden resignation of State Information Technology Agency CEO, Bongani Mabaso, citing significant instability. Controversies include the dismissal of six board members, allegedly over a disagreement over Mabaso’s remuneration raise, leading to an October strike affecting various government departments. The DA’s Tsholofelo Bodlani calls on the minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele, to address remuneration increase allegations, board dismissals and Mabaso’s […]

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South African singer Zahara dies at 36

Zahara, the South African singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and acclaimed ballads, passed away on Monday at the age of 36 in a Johannesburg hospital. Born Bulelwa Mkutukana on November 9, 1987, she was given the stage name Zahara by her father, meaning "blooming flower" in Arabic. The New York Times reports that Zahara, a self-taught musician, sang in English and Xhosa, making her a prominent figure in contemporary […]

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South Africa’s foreign policy under Ramaphosa has seen diplomatic tools being used to provide leadership as global power relations shift

By Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, University of South Africa Leadership plays a critical role in diplomacy. What quality of leadership does South Africa need if it’s to secure its international interests? This is a question my colleagues and I have had the opportunity to reflect on in researching and writing about foreign policy since the late 1980s. Presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki displayed assertive African and global south leadership. Their […]

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The DA in Gauteng says it is unacceptable that residents will continue to be burdened by the unwanted e-tolls

The DA in Gauteng says it is unacceptable that residents will continue to be burdened by the unwanted e-tolls, as the gantries will not be switched off at the end of the year, as promised by premier Panyaza Lesufi. MEC for Finance Jacob Mamabolo revealed last month that the proposal for Gauteng to pay its portion of the e-Toll debt, which now stands at 12.9-billion-rand, will only be handed over […]

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