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

South Africa

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Eskom Urges Collaborative Effort to Tackle Municipal Debt and Energy Theft

To South Africa, where Eskom has called for a collaborative approach to address the growing municipal debt and widespread energy theft. The power utility urges the government, communities, and municipalities to work together to resolve these problems and ensure financial stability. In a media briefing, Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati says these issues are major challenges for the utility, with unpaid municipal bills and illegal connections driving up costs and impacting […]

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DA Calls on Electricy Regulator to Clarify Tariff Methodology Amid Electricity Affordability Crisis

In South Africa, the DA is urging the country's electricity regulator, NERSA, to clarify its electricity tariff determination methodology. This comes after NERSA admitted that tariff hikes were based on a flawed interpretation of the law, exacerbating the electricity affordability crisis. DA national spokesperson on Electricity and Energy, Kevin Mileham, plans to push for a review of electricity tariffs in Parliament:  

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Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero Apologizes for Suggesting Hiring Foreign Nationals in Metro Police

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has apologised for suggesting the employment of documented foreign nationals in the Johannesburg Metro Police Department to address language barriers. His comments, made at an ANC Lekgotla, sparked outrage on social media, civil society, political parties, and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi. Following widespread criticism, the mayor has retracted the proposal, acknowledging concerns over Johannesburg's unemployment crisis:  

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S.A’s Ramaphosa Warns of Economic and Environmental Risks from Fossil Fuel Dependence

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa warns that reliance on fossil fuels to industrialise is causing a threat to the country He delivered the keynote address at the Municipal Just Energy Transition Conference in Johannesburg. Running today and tomorrow, the conference brings together mayors, technical managers, and municipal managers from across the country. Ramaphosa says there will be economic and environmental implications if the country continues to produce goods with fossil intensive […]

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DA Criticizes South Africa’s Presidential Health Compact, Claims It Undermines Genuine Collaboration

In S.A, the DA has criticised the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact, highlighting vast opposition to the National Health Insurance Act. DA's Michele Clarke has commended groups like Business Unity South Africa and the South African Health Professionals Collaboration for refusing to sign. She argues that the Health Compact undermines genuine collaboration and is merely a coercive tactic:  

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S.A. Parliament Committee Criticizes Municipal Demarcation Board for Inadequate Response to Complaints

S.A's Parliament’s portfolio committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has raised concerns about the insufficient attention to complaints it has made to the Municipal Demarcation Board. This is about municipal demarcation and ward delimitation processes and decisions. Over 70-percent of the municipal amalgamations formed after the 2016 local government elections have not achieved their intended purpose. Committee chairperson, Zweli Mkhize, says the frequency of the delimitation, involving the shifting […]

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South African Coalition Urges Glencore to Stop Coal Exports to Israel, Citing Human Rights Violations

The South African Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Coalition urges Glencore to halt coal exports to Israel, accusing the mining company of supporting Israel’s military actions. They argue the company is contributing to genocide and illegal occupation in Palestine. The coalition’s Roshan Dadoo calls on the government to impose a total coal embargo to comply with international law and prevent complicity in human rights violations:  

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Chinese Hospital Ship “Peace Ark” Arrives in Cape Town for Joint Humanitarian Mission

The South African Military Health Service, in collaboration with the its Navy, has welcomed the Chinese hospital ship, Peace Ark, to Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. The ship, docked from today until next Thursday, is part of the joint humanitarian exercise Mission Harmony, aimed at strengthening military and diplomatic ties. The service’s spokesperson, Phillip Makopo, says the ship with over 100 medical personnel will offer various health services, including surgeries and […]

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South Africa’s Cabinet Urges Men to Sign President Ramaphosa’s Pledge Against Gender-Based Violence

South Africa's Cabinet is urging men to sign president Cyril Ramaphosa's pledge against gender-based violence. This call to action is part of government's ongoing efforts to address and eradicate gender-based violence and femicide. Briefing the media, minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, calls on men to foster a culture of respect and accountability, urging them to actively support initiatives to end violence against women and children:  

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