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South African Union Warns of Job Cuts’ Impact on Steel And Auto Industries

South African metalworkers union Numsa says ArcelorMittal South Africa’s planned job cuts in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, and Vereeniging, Gauteng, could devastate the steel and auto industries and harm communities. The company intends to cut 35-percent of its workforce, citing structural challenges in its long steel business. Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola vows to fight the retrenchments, urging collaboration to protect manufacturing capacity and prevent economic fallout:

7 January, 2025

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South African Communist Party Clarifies Independent 2026 Election Bid

South African Communist Party general-secretary Solly Mapaila says their decision to independently contest the 2026 local elections should not be seen as trying to weaken the ANC and the alliance. He was speaking at the 30th commemoration of the passing of the former SACP general secretary Joe Slovo in Soweto on Monday. The ANC declined to 40-percent in last year’s elections, down from 57-percent in 2019. Mapaila says the […]

7 January, 2025

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In S.A, at least 18 people have been killed in a multiple-vehicle crash

In S.A, at least 18 people have been killed in a multiple-vehicle crash involving a truck, minibus, and a light motor vehicle at Van Reenen’s Pass in KwaZulu-Natal last night. According to reports 13 adults and five children are dead while a baby is among the survivors but is in a critical condition. N3 Toll Concession chief operating officer, Thania Dhoogra, says all lanes of the N3 are closed to […]

7 January, 2025

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City of Johannesburg council speaker affirms commitment to the rule of law

City of Johannesburg council speaker Nobuhle Mthembu has affirmed the office’s commitment to the rule of law. This was after the High Court in Johannesburg declared the council’s VIP protection policy unlawful. The court found the policy was put in place without a required threat assessment from the police. Mthembu says the office is reviewing the judgment and will act based on legal advice:

7 January, 2025

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In S.A, the ANC is set to unveil a bold vision for the future

In S.A, the ANC is set to unveil a bold vision for the future at its January 8th rally this Saturday at Mandela Park Stadium in Khayelitsha, Western Cape, focusing on economic growth, justice, and equality. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula told the media the party’s vision aims to create a more equitable society, with a clear path forward to advance social justice and rebuilding the economy:

7 January, 2025

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ActionSA Backs Mixed Economy to Boost Investment

ActionSA says it supports a thriving mixed economy in which the government plays its part by creating an enabling policy and safety environment to attract local and foreign direct investments. ActionSA president Herman Mashaba says the government cannot reasonably be expected to be the sole creator of mass employment. He says if properly enabled through appropriate legislation and, where necessary, incentives, a thriving private sector can contribute meaningfully to […]

6 January, 2025

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Western Cape police Hunt Suspects After Father and Daughter Shot Dead

The Western Cape police have launched a manhunt for suspects after a man and his daughter were shot dead inside their home in Delft on Friday night. Police spokesperson, Wesley Twigg says according to reports the victims were at home when they heard gunshots on the outside of their house. He says unknown gunmen then entered the house, and shot the male and female before fleeing the scene:

6 January, 2025

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S.A Union Calls for Support Against CWP Contract Terminations for Workers Aged 55

S.A Union, Saftu, is calling on all progressive forces to join the fight against the termination of the contracts of the Community Work Programme workers aged 55 and above. Saftu’s Mogoshadi Maserumule says together, South Africans can demand a government that places people before profits and ensures dignity for every worker, regardless of age. She says many of these workers have been in the programme since its inception […]

6 January, 2025

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Western Cape Provincial Government concerned over the 106 fatal crashes

The Western Cape Provincial Government says it is concerned over the 106 fatal crashes and 122 fatalities recorded on municipal and provincial roads during the festive period from the first of December until the first of January. The provincial MEC for Mobility, Isaac Sileku says. At the same time, these figures represent an improvement compared to the same period last year, they underline the critical need for heightened road […]

6 January, 2025