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

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S.A’s Parliament’s Home Affairs portfolio committee has called for zero tolerance for identity theft

S.A's Parliament's Home Affairs portfolio committee has called for zero tolerance for identity theft, and for action in the Chidimma Adetshina case. Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant after her mother was accused of identity theft. The department’s counter-corruption head, Constance Moitse, revealed evidence linking two officials to the fraud. The committee chair, Musa Chabane, stressed to eNCA the urgency of addressing the issue, as the implicated officials remain […]

todayAugust 22, 2024 15

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Over 2,500 Evacuated from Tshwane Police Academy After Nearby Gas Pipeline Explosion

Over two-thousand-500 police trainees and South African Police Service staff have been evacuated from the Tshwane training academy in Pretoria due to a gas pipeline explosion at a nearby business site. National police commissioner Fannie Masemola ordered the precautionary evacuation to ensure safety. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says experts are managing the fire, and a control centre has been established:  

todayAugust 22, 2024 10

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Freedom Front Plus Criticizes Gauteng Premier Lesufi’s Economic Plans as Insufficient for Revival

The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng says the economic plans put forward by premier Panyaza Lesufi will fall short of turning the province’s struggling economy around. The party was responding to the premier’s state of the province address. The FF Plus’, Anton Alberts, says Gauteng’s dire economic situation requires a watershed moment where proven economic policies are implemented at once:  

todayAugust 21, 2024 15

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South African Minister Ramokgopa Highlights UN’s Key Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

South African Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, says the United Nations has been an important partner to South Africa in addressing challenges and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. The minister held bilateral discussions with a delegation of the UN in South Africa. The ministry’s spokesperson, Litha Mpondwana, says the discussions reaffirmed the ongoing collaboration and partnership between the government and the UN:  

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South African Medical Association and Denosa Back Second Presidential Health Compact

The South African Medical Association Trade Union and nursing organisation Denosa support the signing of the second presidential health compact, which aims to strengthen the healthcare system. Representing over 90-thousand doctors and nurses, they endorse the compact’s ten pillars, including improving healthcare infrastructure, access to medicines, and pandemic preparedness. Denosa spokesperson Sibongiseni Delihlazo says the compact builds on past health summits and seeks to advance National Health Insurance, promoting equitable, […]

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DA Criticizes Gauteng Premier Lesufi’s Address as Lacking Practical Solutions

The DA in Gauteng says premier Panyaza Lesufi presents himself as a champion of the people, yet he walks a path that leads only to further hardship for residents. The party responded to the premier’s state of the province address. In his address last week, Lesufi made promises to deal with a range of challenges including unemployment, crime, and poor infrastructure. The DA’s, Khathutshelo Rasilingwane, says the premier’s speech lacked […]

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South African National Assembly Speaker Submits Affidavit to High Court in John Hlophe Judicial Service Commission Case

The speaker of the South African National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has submitted an affidavit to the High Court concerning legal challenges to John Hlophe's designation to the Judicial Service Commission. The designation, made by Parliament in July, has been contested due to Hlophe's past removal as a judge for gross misconduct. Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says the speaker maintains her neutral stance, noting that the decision to designate Hlophe was a […]

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S.A Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services has met its target for prison inspections

The S.A Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services has met its target for prison inspections. Addressing Parliament's portfolio committee on Correctional Services, director Thembelihle Nhlanzi-Ngema highlighted ongoing issues, including deteriorating infrastructure, excessive solitary confinement, and insufficient education. She also notes concerns over the use of force and unaffordable bail, emphasising the need for reforms:  

todayAugust 21, 2024 11

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South Africa’s Energy Regulator to Review High Court Ruling on Municipal Tariff Approvals

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa says it will review a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria that mandates municipal tariff approvals be based on cost of supply studies. This follows the court’s denial of the appeal by Nersa and the municipal association SALGA. The court’s decision requires the regulator to adjust its approach to evaluating municipal tariffs. The regulator’s spokesperson Charles Hlebela says they will examine the […]

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