insert_link South Africa S.A Union Applauds Johannesburg’s Decision to Rename Sandton Drive in Honor of Palestinian Politician Leila Khaled South African union, Cosatu has welcomed the City of Johannesburg's decision to rename Sandton Drive after Palestinian politician Leila Khaled as a gesture of solidarity with the Palestinian people. Cosatu deputy international secretary, Noxolo Bhengu, praised the city council for this move, recognising it as a tribute to those who contributed to the fight against apartheid and a symbol of the shared struggle against colonialism: todayOctober 9, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa is demanding transparency in the 180-billion-rand National Lottery tender process Build One South Africa is demanding transparency in the 180-billion-rand National Lottery tender process. They've filed a Promotion of Access to Information Act application to reveal the identities of those evaluating the tender amid corruption concerns. Allegations include conflicts of interest involving former employees of bidding firms and questionable decisions by the National Lotteries Commission. BOSA deputy leader, Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster says they aim to hold accountable those responsible and […] todayOctober 9, 2024 34
insert_link South Africa National Transmission Company South Africa has officially launched The National Transmission Company South Africa has officially launched, following the issuance of key licenses by the National Energy Regulator. The Eskom subsidiary will focus on expanding the grid for renewable energy projects. Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced plans to spend 122-billion-rand over five years to connect 30-GiggaWatts of renewable energy, promoting fair access and competitive electricity markets: todayOctober 8, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa South Africa says it will file its memorial regarding its genocide case against Israel S.A's International Relations and Co-operation minister, Ronald Lamola, says South Africa will file its memorial regarding its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice by the end of the month. The government intends to provide facts and evidence to prove that Israel is committing genocide in Palestine. The minister hosted the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, in Pretoria yesterday. Lamola says a permanent ceasefire is needed […] todayOctober 8, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa MK Party says it will continue to expose the issues of separation of power In S.A, the MK Party says it will continue to expose the issues of separation of power, to ensure the judiciary stops interfering in parliamentary matters. This comes as the party’s parliamentary leader John Hlophe has resigned from the Judicial Service Commission. His resignation comes after the Western Cape High Court made an interim ruling preventing Hlophe from serving on the JSC. The MK Party’s spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlhela, told Newzroom […] todayOctober 8, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi has expressed concern over a mass shooting in Qumbu in the Eastern Cape To S.A, where RISE Mzansi has expressed concern over a mass shooting in Qumbu in the Eastern Cape. The shooting claimed six lives and left four people wounded. The shooting comes after another mass killing of 18 people in Lusikisiki, also in the Eastern Cape. The party is calling for these incidents to be treated a national crime emergency. RISE Mzansi's Makashule Gana urges president Cyril Ramaphosa and law enforcement […] todayOctober 8, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Minister of Human Settlements says government is in the final stages of finalising the new Human Settlements white paper S.A's Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi says government is in the final stages of finalising the new Human Settlements white paper. Kubayi was speaking during the World Habitat Day celebration and launch of the Human Settlements Research Strategy. She says the white paper will provide an enabling overarching policy framework for the delivery of sustainable human settlements that are spatially integrated, inclusive, and equitable through a holistic approach involving […] todayOctober 8, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Police have arrested over 12-thousand suspects during Operation Shanela from 30 September to 6 October South Africa's Police have arrested 12-thousand-187 suspects during Operation Shanela from 30 September to 6 October. Spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the high-density crime-fighting initiative involved arrests included 157 for murder, 94 for attempted murder, and 242 for rape. SAPS also confiscated 131 firearms and two-thousand-969 rounds of ammunition. Van Wyk says the authorities continue efforts to ensure public safety: todayOctober 8, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa Congress of South African Trade Unions urges workers to participate in a National Day of Action The Congress of South African Trade Unions urges workers to participate in a National Day of Action today, protesting against economic hardships, unemployment, and inequality. The strike coincides with the World Day of Decent Work. General secretary Solly Phetoe says the federation is demanding an end to retrenchments and action against corruption, high living costs, and gender-based violence: todayOctober 7, 2024 8