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

South Africa

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43-year-old drug mule from Paraguay was arrested at South Africa’s OR Tambo International Airport

A 43-year-old drug mule from Paraguay was arrested at South Africa's OR Tambo International Airport yesterday. The man is the third to be arrested at the airport in the past week after police had apprehended two Dutch travellers who were found to be trafficking 80 kilograms of Khat. Police spokesperson, Amanda van Wyk, says this brings the total number of alleged drug mules arrested in recent weeks at the airport […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 13

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DA Demands Transparency from President Ramaphosa on VBS-Linked Loan to Justice Minister Thembi Simelane

In S.A, the DA is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to come clean on what he knew about the VBS-linked loan Justice minister Thembi Simelane received. Reports alleged that Ramphosa was informed about the dubious transaction before Simelane’s original appointment to Cabinet in 2021. The president has asked for time and space to review a detailed report from the minister on the loan. The DA’s, Glynnis Breytenbach, says Simelane’s failure […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 10

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DA Welcomes Johannesburg High Court’s Dismissal of MK Party’s Bid to Delay JSC Interviews

In S.A, the DA has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s dismissal of the MK Party’s bid to postpone this week’s Judicial Service Commission interviews. This follows a Western Cape High Court interdict preventing impeached former judge president John Hlophe from participating in JSC processes. The DA's Karabo Khakhau hailed the ruling as a victory for judicial integrity, ensuring judges' selection remains free from interference:  

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South Africa’s Activists and Citizens Forum has urged the government to abolish Legal Aid for criminal suspects

South Africa's Activists and Citizens Forum has urged the government to abolish Legal Aid for criminal suspects, following the mass killing of 18 people in Lusikisiki. The forum claims taxpayers' money should not fund defense lawyers for violent criminals. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem argues that current policies enable increased murder rates, kidnappings, and violent crimes. He calls for immediate policy change:  

todayOctober 7, 2024 10

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Mass Memorial Service Held in Eastern Cape To Honour 18 Victims Of The Lusikisiki Massacre

To S.A, where the eighteen victims of the Lusikisiki massacre were remembered in a mass memorial service in Ngobozana Village, Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. At the memorial in Lusikisiki, OR Tambo mayor Mesuli Ngqondwana expressed deep concern over escalating crime and criticised criminals for their arrogance in terrorising residents. He acknowledged the community's lack of confidence in police protection and called for swift arrests, urging stakeholders to unite against crime:   […]

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Eskom and the Emfuleni Municipality have reached an agreement relating to the attachment of the bank accounts

To S.A, where Eskom and the Emfuleni Municipality have reached an agreement relating to the attachment of the bank accounts, and to ensure that the municipality can pay salaries to its employees. The municipality owes the power utility eight-billion-rand, which accounts for ten-percent of the total amount owed by municipalities across the country. Eskom’s Gauteng spokesperson, Amanda Qithi, says Emfuleni has also signed the distribution agency agreement with the power […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 22

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DA is calling for a no-fault mediation system to tackle the rising medico-legal crisis

In S.A, the DA is calling for a no-fault mediation system to tackle the rising medico-legal crisis in the healthcare system. Currently, there are over nine-thousand active medico-legal cases, costing provinces 23.6-billion-rand from 2020 to last year. The DA’s ,Karl le Roux believes this system could speed up resolutions and lower legal costs, helping to relieve pressure on public healthcare and improve patient care nationwide:  

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S.A Trade union Solidarity says it will continue its court case against the National Health Insurance Act unopposed

  S.A Trade union Solidarity says it will continue its court case against the National Health Insurance Act unopposed after the government missed another deadline to submit opposing papers. The union initially filed its case in May and agreed to a postponement, but the government has failed to respond for over four months. Solidarity’s, Peirru Marx says they are working on alternative proposals to the NHI, which will soon be […]

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Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has restored six of eight rail corridors in Durban after extensive vandalism

  The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has restored six of eight rail corridors in Durban after extensive vandalism during the Covid-19 period. PRASA’s Zipho Mlambo says the new trains are replacing older models, highlighting revamped stations, state-of-the-art technology, and improved safety features. She says the special trains will transport soccer fans to Saturday’s MTN 8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium:  

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