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South Africa

South African Human Rights Commission calls for immediate ban on harmful pesticides

The South African Human Rights Commission is calling for an immediate ban on harmful pesticides, particularly Terbufos, after reports of food contamination and serious health risks. This follows the deaths of more than 20 children last year, linked to Terbufos. The commission’s Wisani Baloyi says Parliament’s portfolio committee on Agriculture has agreed to take action:  

today13 February, 2025

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In S.A, Macpherson Vows to Tackle Corruption in Unity Government

South Africa's Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson says his party, the DA, is committed to fighting corruption and mismanagement within the government of national unity. He was participating in the state of the nation address debate. Macpherson highlighted the significant progress made in his department, which was previously hindered by inefficiency, neglect and corruption. He says a key decision was to release state-owned properties for redevelopment, attracting both […]

today13 February, 2025

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In S.A, ActionSA Praises Tshwane’s 100-Day Governance Milestone

ActionSA says the City of Tshwane’s decisive action plan in just over 100 days, has set a new standard for governance. On Tuesday, mayor Nasiphi Moya presented the achievements of the mayoral executive as part of the 100-day plan, to strengthen the metro’s finances, revitalise the economy, and prioritise service delivery. ActionSA’s spokesperson, Matthew George, says they welcome the progress in finally restoring the dignity of clean drinking water to […]

today12 February, 2025

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S.A Correctional Services Implements Public Protector’s Escape Prevention Plan

The Department of Correctional Services in S.A says it has met all recommendations set by the Public Protector to develop an escape prevention strategy. On Tuesday, the department briefed Parliament on its action plan to comply with the remedial action contained in the Public Protector’s report on Thabo Bester’s escape from Mangaung Correction Centre in the Free State. The department’s, Pheladi Kekana, says they have also established guidelines for managing […]

today12 February, 2025

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SA Medical Association Concerned Over Trump’s PEPFAR Funding Halt

The South African Medical Association has expressed concern at US president Donald Trump’s decision to halt funding for foreign sites supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and all other research funding. Pepfar contributes 17-percent of South Africa’s HIV response funding, with the remainder funded through domestic resources and the Global Fund. The association’s chairperson, doctor Mvuyisi Mzukwa, says the abrupt nature of this decision, coupled with its […]

today12 February, 2025

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SA Police Minister Mchunu Condemns Government Corruption

S.A's Police minister Senzo Mchunu strongly condemns corruption and criminal activities by government officials. This follows a major crackdown on corruption at Lephalale Local Municipality in Limpopo. The operation has resulted in the arrest of 18 people, including municipal officials and a driving school owner. Police Ministry spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi says the suspects face charges relating to corruption, fraud, and violating the Road Traffic Act:  

today12 February, 2025

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United Africans Transformation says SA Soldiers Shouldn’t Be Used in Unnecessary Conflicts

  United Africans Transformation says soldiers of the South African National Defence Force should not be used as pawns in conflicts that do not directly serve South Africa’s interests. Fourteen soldiers died in conflicts with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The party's spokesperson, Mighty Mabula, says if government wants to deploy troops, it must be done with proper planning:  

today12 February, 2025

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In S.A, ANC Dismisses Claims of Unity Government Collapse

South Africa's ANC has strongly defended its policies and rejected opposition claims that the government of national unity is on the verge of collapse. In the debate on the state of the nation address, ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli dismissed the opposition's assertions, stating they had been proven wrong. Ntuli emphasised that the ANC, as the leader of the national democratic revolution, has a duty to uphold its principles and […]

today12 February, 2025

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In S.A, Tshwane DA Blames ANC for R300m Power Loss

In S.A, the DA in Tshwane says the ANC government in the metro has allowed electricity losses to increase by 300-million-rand in just three months. The party’s, Jacqui Uys, says this is in stark contrast with what the government inherited from the DA, where electricity losses were reduced by 162-million-rand between July and September. She says not only is the metro not billing residents for electricity used, but the ANC […]

today11 February, 2025