insert_link South Africa KwaZulu-Natal MEC Siboniso Duma Expresses Confidence in Preparedness for Severe Weather KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, says he is satisfied with the level of preparedness for the inclement weather expected from today. This follows a yellow level two warning issued by the South African Weather Service for heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms, and snow in the province. Duma says a satellite base has been set up in Van Reenen along the N3, where snowfall is anticipated: todaySeptember 30, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa calls on the national government to establish a health infrastructure fund The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa calls on the national government to establish a health infrastructure fund to deal with challenges in health facilities. The country’s public health infrastructure has many shortcomings, including old and often poorly maintained health facilities needing repair, refurbishment and sometimes replacement. Denosa’s Gauteng chairperson, Simphiwe Gada, says there is a need for an overview of the current infrastructure of hospitals in the country: todaySeptember 30, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa South African woman was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for allegedly smuggling drugs A 21-year-old South African woman was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for allegedly smuggling drugs yesterday. The woman was profiled and intercepted as she arrived on a flight from São Paulo, Brazil. National police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says this is the eleventh drug mule to be arrested at the airport in two months: todaySeptember 30, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa Nobel Laureate Gurnah Praises South Africa’s Role in Gaza Conflict Resolution Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah commended South Africa's efforts to end the Gaza conflict during the 22nd Nelson Mandela lecture in Johannesburg. Gurnah criticized Israeli leaders for prolonging the war, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and mass displacement. He also warned that without decisive intervention, the International Court of Justice ruling would fail to halt the ongoing violence in Gaza. todaySeptember 30, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the Lusikisiki shooting death toll has risen to 18 To S.A, where the Lusikisiki shooting death toll has risen to 18 after a man died in hospital yesterday. He was among the people shot in two separate homes. A two-month-old baby survived. Investigators are probing the murders as the motive remains unknown. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Prince Chulumanco Sigcau of the Amampondo Royal Kingdom has urged government to fully equip police: todaySeptember 30, 2024 7
insert_link 1 South Africa S.A Education Activist Criticizes Teacher’s Union for Defying Ramaphosa’s Education Law Pause A South African Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has criticised the South African Democratic Teachers Union's decision to defy president Cyril Ramaphosa's three-month pause on clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. Makaneta calls Sadtu's stance reckless and disappointing, as Ramaphosa seeks discussions to refine the law. He urges Sadtu to respect the process and prioritise the education sector’s interests: todaySeptember 30, 2024 11 1
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Leads Western Cape March to Parliament Over Security Companies’ Mismanagement of Workers’ Funds South African union, NUMSA in the Western Cape, joined by various other unions, marched to Parliament, demanding action against security companies looting workers' medical and provident funds. They submitted a memorandum, calling for members of Parliament in the finance and police committees to ensure compliance. NUMSA spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola vowed to continue pressurising government to protect workers' rights and enforce collective agreements: todaySeptember 27, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A Political Analyst Says National Unity Efforts Failing to Reach Local Government Level S.A Political analyst Daniel Silke says the good spirit of the government of national unity cooperation being forged at the national level is not filtering down to the local level. The ANC, EFF, and ActionSA succeeded in their mission to remove Tshwane mayor DA’s Cilliers Brink in a vote of no-confidence yesterday. Silke says Brink’s removal is a disappointment which reflects more on internal ANC disunity: Meanwhile, ActionSA has […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the ANC in Gauteng has hailed the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink In S.A, the ANC in Gauteng has hailed the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink as the beginning of a rebuilding process for the city after years of instability under DA-led governance. The party accused Brink of mismanagement, poor service delivery, and financial mismanagement. Briefing the media after the council meeting, ANC provincial secretary, Thembinkosi Nciza claims Brink’s ousting will help restore stability and prioritise the needs of marginalised communities […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 13