insert_link South Africa Scientists have identified proactive measures to address climate change in the Global South Scientists have identified proactive measures to address climate change in the Global South. This comes in response to a World Health Organisation report indicating that climate change is directly contributing to humanitarian emergencies, such as heatwaves, wildfires and floods. The research reveals that 3.6-billion people already live in areas experiencing high levels of climate change, leading to increased disease prevalence. Stellenbosch University researcher, Tulio de Oliveira, told eNCA that reducing […] todayDecember 5, 2023 62
insert_link South Africa South Africans falling victim to deep-fake scams With fake images and videos of celebrities being used to try and build legitimacy for scams that try to steal people's money or personal data, South Africans in particular are currently falling victim to campaigns featuring the likenesses of Elon Musk and President Cyril Ramaphosa. News24 reports that one such deep-fake scam involving Musk purports to be an SABC broadcast of the Tesla CEO advertising an investment scheme which promises […] todayDecember 4, 2023 12
insert_link South Africa ANC Headquarters raided by Sheriff of the High Court The ANC’s headquarters in Johannesburg, Luthuli House, is under scrutiny after the sheriff of the High Court conducted a raid following Ezulwini Investments’ move to recover over 100-million-rand owed for 2019 election posters. News24 reports that, while a summons of execution was served, leading to the attachment of the ANC’s bank accounts and assets, the sheriff has not removed physical assets but instead meticulously catalogued items like laptops, couches, and […] todayDecember 4, 2023 9
insert_link South Africa Thirty-three suspected human trafficking victims were rescued from a house in Benoni, Gauteng Thirty-three suspected human trafficking victims were rescued from a house in Benoni, Gauteng, yesterday evening. KwaZulu-Natal police were tracing a suspect in connection with a kidnapping case when the 33 were discovered and rescued. One suspect has been arrested. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda, says they are looking at a possible human trafficking syndicate. todayDecember 4, 2023 14
insert_link South Africa The South African Association of Freight Forwarders says Transnet’s 47-billion-rand support package is important The South African Association of Freight Forwarders has welcomed the National Treasury’s 47-billion-rand support package to Transnet to meet its debt obligations and support its recovery plan. Transnet has been facing a port and rail network crisis in the last few months, with backlogs in Durban and Richards Bay ports. The association’s, Juanita Maree, says the bailout may indeed activate the recovery of Transnet and in due course aid the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 18
insert_link South Africa The South African Communist Party says the reconfiguration of the alliance must include active participation in the manifesto The South African Communist Party’s central committee says it continues to have engagements on the reconfiguration of the alliance at all levels as the strategy for next year’s national and provincial elections. General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, says the reconfiguration must include active alliance participation in the manifesto consultation and drafting processes, to ensure that the interests and aims of the working class find profound expression. He adds that the reconfiguration […] todayDecember 4, 2023 17
insert_link South Africa South Africa grants two-year extension for Zimbabwe and Lesotho permit holders By Joseph Chirume via Groundup Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Friday that new permits will be issued for holders of the Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) and the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP), which will be valid for two more years, until 29 November 2025. Motsoaledi faced a litany of litigation from civil society organisations challenging the decision to terminate the LEP (held by about 55,000 people) and the ZEP (held by […] todayDecember 4, 2023 5
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s president urged to fulfill his promise to evacuate seven South African families in Israel The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Coalition South Africa urges president Cyril Ramaphosa to fulfill his promise to evacuate seven South African families trapped in the Gaza Strip. BDS SA claims it has been more than six weeks since Ramaphosa made the commitment. The coalition notes most foreign nationals have been evacuated by their governments, except the South Africans. They call for urgent government intervention to ensure the immediate release of […] todayDecember 4, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa High Court in Pretoria’s instructs the SA government to end load-shedding in public facilities SA's President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the High Court in Pretoria’s ruling, instructing the government to end load-shedding in public facilities by the end of January 2024. This directive includes public hospitals, clinics, schools, and police stations. Speaking on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai, Ramaphosa stated that the judgement confirms the government’s commitment to its programme to end load-shedding. todayDecember 4, 2023 2