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

South Africa

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SA’s Sakeliga is taking the Treasury to court over exemptions granted to state-owned enterprises

SA's Sakeliga says it has launched a court application against the minister of Finance and National Treasury, after battling to obtain information on the exemptions granted to various state-owned entities including Eskom. The exemption allows SOEs to avoid reporting irregular expenditures in their financial statements. The business organisation’s Tian Alberts says they want access to records related to Eskom’s withdrawn exemption, and records related to similar exemptions granted to other […]

todayDecember 12, 2023 4

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Health / Medical

South Africa leads the continent in offering more paternal leave to fathers. How to make sure both parents benefit

By Wessel Van Den Berg, Stellenbosch University A South African high court has ushered in a new era of parental leave with a landmark ruling that new parents can share four months of parental leave, previously available only to mothers. The case against the Minister of Labour was initiated by Werner and Ika van Wyk as first respondents, and advocacy group Sonke Gender Justice as third respondent. My organisation Equimundo: […]

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Less work hours improve productivity, pilot project results show

Improved productivity, positive impacts on recruitment, decreased resignations and decreases in absenteeism are some of the benefits of a 4-day week, research results of the first ever pilot in a developing country - and the first in Africa – have shown. The recently released results show huge benefits for both employees and employers. Forward-thinking businesses and leaders in Namibia now have an opportunity to sign up for a 4 Day […]

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RISE Mzansi says South Africa’s water crisis is a national emergency

RISE Mzansi says it is deeply concerned by the ongoing water crisis in parts of South Africa. The Department of Water and Sanitation’s 2023 Blue Drop Report shows that drinking water quality has deteriorated, and water losses have surged over the past nine years. RISE Mzansi’s, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, says they have already filed a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission, calling it to investigate the abuse of human […]

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A stop-and-go is implemented as six trucks were set ablaze in KwaZulu-Natal protests on the N11 near the Amajuba pass

Clean-up teams are working diligently to enhance road conditions on the N11 near Amajuba Pass in Charlestown, KwaZulu-Natal, where six trucks were set ablaze during protests. The road, now challenging to traverse due to spillages, has initiated a stop-and-go system for clean-up. Protests commenced late Sunday and continued into Monday, with the motive still unclear. Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson Sindi Msimang says no injuries have been reported.

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SA’s Postbank and SASSA are to end cash withdrawals for social grants

SA's Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency have announced starting next month, social grant recipients will no longer be able to withdraw cash from Post Offices, marking the phasing out of physical cash payment points. The move aims to address issues like cash-in-transit heists and challenges faced at payment point sites. News24 reports, critics argue this will impose additional costs on recipients, especially in rural areas. The Post […]

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The alleged SA Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is found unfit to stand trial

The South African High Court in the Western Cape has ruled that alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is not fit to stand trial. Presiding judge Nathan Erasmus, in agreement with the doctors’ report, stated that Mafe lacks an understanding of the wrongfulness of his alleged actions. The report, conducted by three doctors, concluded that Mafe is unfit to stand trial. Mafe had been charged with housebreaking, arson, and theft following […]

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Western Cape has once again been denied its democratic will after it voted against the National Health Insurance Bill

SA's Referendum Party’s leader, Phil Craig says the Western Cape has once again been denied its democratic will after it voted against the National Health Insurance Bill in the National Council of Provinces. Craig says if president Cyril Ramaphosa signs the bill into law, the province will be forced to implement yet another ill-considered and destructive policy to which the Western Cape people are opposed.

todayDecember 8, 2023 5

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ANC struggle stalwart Mavuso Msimang resigned as deputy president of the Veterans League weeks ago

Former ANC struggle stalwart Mavuso Msimang has confirmed that he resigned as deputy president of the Veterans League weeks ago. Msimang told the SABC other engagements were the reason for stepping down and acknowledged the challenging nature of his role as deputy president of the Veterans League. This confirmation comes following Msimang’s recent resignation from the ANC, expressing disappointment with the party’s endemic corruption.

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