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

South Africa

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IFP has calls for urgent action to help more South Africans own spaza shops

In S.A, the IFP has called for urgent action to help more South Africans own spaza shops to ensure compliance with safety standards and boost local business ownership. Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has raised concerns following a rise in food poisoning cases in Gauteng, allegedly linked to expired products sold in spaza shops. According to Hlabisa, many undocumented foreigners are running businesses without complying with regulations:  

todayOctober 22, 2024 41

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Freedom Front Plus Warns ANC’s Embassy Move Could Impact Trade with Taiwan

The Freedom Front Plus in S.A warns that the ANC’s decision to move Taiwan’s embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg could hurt South Africa’s 16-billion-rand trade relationship with Taiwan. They say this move, influenced by China, risks damaging trade and causing job losses. FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald argues it undermines South Africa’s independence and was done without consulting other partners in the government of national unity:  

todayOctober 22, 2024 14

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DA Calls for Urgent Parliamentary Debate on National Water Crisis Amid Gauteng Shortage Concerns

To South Africa, where the DA has requested an urgent debate in Parliament on the ongoing national water crisis. This follows a warning from Rand Water in Gauteng about possible shortages if municipalities do not implement the necessary recommendations. The party’s George Michalakis calls for oversight of the national water task team and related departments, stating that the Gauteng provincial government has not acted quickly enough:  

todayOctober 22, 2024 23

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South Africa’s Energy Minister Highlights Carbon Reduction and Clean Energy Initiatives

South Africa's Energy and Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the Independent Power Producer Programme aims to cut carbon emissions by 350 to 420 million tonnes annually. He noted savings of 5.1-billion-rand, and emphasised solar and wind energy adoption. Het says with 141 preferred bidders across nine bid windows, the ministry is accelerating clean energy projects and exploring online auction models to streamline bid evaluations:  

todayOctober 22, 2024 20

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South African Authorities Say Two More Suspects Arrested in Lusikisiki Mass Killings Case

In S.A, two additional accused have been added to the case of the Lusikisiki mass killings in the Eastern Cape. They will appear in the local Magistrate's Court again next Thursday, where they will join the other four accused. The National Prosecuting Authority's regional spokesperson, Luxolo Tyali, says Zenande Paya and Mawethu Nomdlembu were arrested in Flagstaff with four rifles and ammunition believed to have been used in last month’s […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 17

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Gauteng MEC Responds to Food Poisoning Outcry And Defends Foreign-Owned Spaza Shops

Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, says they cannot simply shut down foreign-owned spaza shops in response to public outcry over food poisoning incidents. The provincial Health Department has documented a total of 203 food poisoning cases between February and September this year, resulting in six fatalities. Maile says foreign-owned shops have introduced unfair competition in the township economy:  

todayOctober 21, 2024 32

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ready to play its part in realising the economic potential of Brics

  President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ready to play its part in realising the economic potential of Brics. The nine-member bloc, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, accounts for 27-percent of the global growth-domestic product and a fifth of the world’s exports. Addressing the BRICS Business Forum meeting virtually, Ramaphosa urged countries to participate in the growth of South Africa […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 17

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South Africa’s Basic Education Minister Confirms Readiness for This Year’s National Senior Certificate Examinations

S.A's Basic Education minister, Siviwe Gwarube says the department is ready to administer the 2024 National Senior Certificate examinations. Matric exams begin today with 882-thousand-336 candidates from across South Africa. A further 16-thousand-400 students from private schools and institutions will take the Independent Examination Board exams. Gwarube described this year’s final exams as representing the cumulative efforts of the education system, schools, communities, and the department: In addition, Gwarube also […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 16

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GOOD Party In S.A Emphasizes Collaboration for Stability in Tshwane

In S.A, the GOOD party in Tshwane says the ability of the new executive to work collaboratively is essential to bring stability to the capital, improve service delivery and maintain financial recovery. The GOOD party's Sarah Mabotsa says the it will be working within the new Tshwane Mayoral Committee to ensure they revitalise the city for the benefit of all residents:      

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