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South Africa’s Stilfontein Mining Crisis Deemed Humanitarian Disaster by GOOD party

The GOOD Party in S.A says the Stilfontein mining crisis in North West is a humanitarian disaster requiring urgent government intervention. The party accuses the government of violating constitutional rights by blocking rescue efforts and failing to address the socio-economic issues driving illegal mining. GOOD secretary-general Brett Herron, warns it become one of South Africa’s worst humanitarian failures:

9 January, 2025

South Africa

President Ramaphosa Defends ANC’s Constitutional Process in Zuma’s Expulsion

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says due processes were followed according to the party’s constitution in expelling former president Jacob Zuma. MK Party leader Zuma has given the ANC until the 31st of January to reinstate him as a party member or face legal action. In a letter to the party, he listed at least 12 perceived transgressions by the ANC in his disciplinary process. Ramaphosa says the disciplinary process […]

9 January, 2025

South Africa

ANC president begun the party’s 113th birthday celebrations at Robben Island

In S.A, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa begun the party’s 113th birthday celebrations at Robben Island. The traditional January 8th statement is scheduled for Khayelitsha on Saturday. At Robben Island, Ramaphosa visited former president Nelson Mandela’s cell, highlighting the island’s significance as a symbol of sacrifice and the fight for freedom. In his address, he said Robben Island provides inspiration:

9 January, 2025

South Africa

South Africa’s Police Minister Welcomes Arrest of Final Suspect in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting

South Africa's Police minister Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the arrest and court appearance of the final suspect in the Lusikisiki mass shooting, which claimed 18 lives. Twenty-year-old Songezo Vuma was arrested on a bus in King William's Town which was heading to Cape Town on Sunday. He is facing 18 charges of murder, along with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition charges. Police ministry’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, says […]

8 January, 2025

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DA in South Africa Slams Illegal Miners for Damaging Industry and Communities

In S.A, the DA believes that illegal miners are destructive to the industry and surrounding communities, as they drive away investment and steal state revenues. This as illegal miners have been trapped underground at the Buffelsfontein mine in North West since November last year. The DA’s, James Lorimer, says the snag seems to be that to conduct an exit operation for the zama zamas, the specialist rescue effort would have […]

8 January, 2025

South Africa

S.A. Health Minister Awaits Approval to Revamp Flooded General De La Rey Hospital

S.A's Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says plans to revamp the flooded General De La Rey Hospital in the North West are in place, but just awaiting approval. The minister visited the hospital in Lichtenburg on Tuesday, where 30 patients were relocated due to flooding. It's the third hospital in the province to be affected by heavy rains in the past week. Motsoaledi says floods in the facility were worsened […]

8 January, 2025

South Africa

DA Welcomes SIU’s Criminal Referrals in Rooiwal Treatment Plant Case

The DA in Tshwane has welcomed the SIU's announcement that criminal referrals have been made to the National Prosecuting Authority regarding the case of the Rooiwal Treatment Plant Five. The case involves an irregular tender linked to businessman Edwin Sodi, with officials implicated. DA Tshwane caucus leader Cilliers Brink has also called on Tshwane's city manager, Johann Mettler, to review the officials' suspension decision:

8 January, 2025

South Africa

GOOD Party Urges Expert Action on Cape Town Beach Sewage Pollution

The GOOD Party has called on Cape Town to engage experts after a citizen-led investigation revealed alarming sewage pollution at Camps Bay and Clifton beaches late last year. The Project Blue report highlighted dangerous Enterococci levels and lack of health warnings. GOOD's Suzette Little demands transparent, expert-reviewed testing protocols, real-time public updates, and stricter sewage monitoring to protect public health and uphold environmental standards:

8 January, 2025

South Africa

AfriForum Expects Positive Outcome as Court Considers Block on Matric Results Publication

In S.A, AfriForum is expecting a positive outcome as the Pretoria High Court hears an urgent application by the Information Regulator today to block the publication of the 2024 matric results in the media, citing privacy concerns. The Department of Basic Education argues prior court orders mandate publication. AfriForum’s head of Cultural Affairs, Alana Bailey, says the court decision will clarify if results can appear in the media next […]

7 January, 2025