insert_link South Africa South African firm to supply container wagons for Lobito railway By Oliver Ochieng, bird story agency South Africa's Galison Manufacturing has secured a concession to supply modern container wagons to the Lobito railway, furthering localisation in the modernisation drive for the 1300km rail corridor between Zambia and the Atlantic Ocean. Announcing the award, Galison said it would provide 275 new container wagons to the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) consortium. “The new wagons are […] todayJune 27, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa South African National Christian Forum Condemns Forced Abduction to Initiation Schools The South African National Christian Forum condemns the abduction of young men to initiation schools against their will and their parent's wishes, calling it a serious human rights violation. They urge the CRL Commission and Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa to address this issue, which is threatening the lives and beliefs of young people. The forum’s president, Marothi Mashashane threatens legal action if this practice continues unchecked: todayJune 27, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Azanian People’s Organisation Condemns Delay in Announcing Seventh Administration Cabinet In S.A, the Azanian People's Organisation has condemned the inordinate delay of the announcement of the seventh administration cabinet which it claims is tantamount to holding the voters and the nation at ransom. AZAPO’s spokesperson, Jabu Rakwena says in terms of Section 94 of the Constitution the cabinet of the sixth administration ceases to exist upon swearing in of the new president. todayJune 27, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Saftu Advocates for Free Basic Electricity Amidst Eskom’s Proposed Tariff Increase South Africa's Union federation Saftu is advocating for free basic electricity amidst Eskom's proposed 36.15-percent electricity tariff increase for next year. The federation opposes the hike, outlined in a confidential draft to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, which also includes subsequent increases in 2026, 2027, and 2028. Saftu’s, Mogoshadi Maserumule says these hikes, compounded with recent increases, pose a severe financial burden on consumers, especially millions of working-class […] todayJune 27, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Steinhoff’s former Chief Financial Officer released on 150-thousand-rand bail In South Africa, Steinhoff's former Chief Financial Officer, Ben la Grange, has been released on 150-thousand-rand bail. He appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court following his involvement in the company's accounting scandal. News24 reports, La Grange, associated with Steinhoff's late CEO Markus Jooste, faces charges including racketeering, fraud, corruption, and Financial Markets Act violations. La Grange and co-accused Stéhan Grobler will return to court on 4 October. todayJune 27, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa Grant beneficiaries in rural Eastern Cape are calling for the return of local pay points In S.A, SASSA grant beneficiaries in rural Eastern Cape are calling for the return of local pay points. The closure of these pay points has left many without easy access to their grants, forcing them to spend money on travel to nearby towns or rely on relatives to withdraw funds. SASSA closed the pay points due to the declining number of users and to enhance security. Social Development minister Lindiwe […] todayJune 27, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa KwaZulu-Natal Premier Calls for Continued Support for Tongaat Residents After Tornado In S.A, KwaZulu-Natal's premier ,Thami Ntuli has called for ongoing support for residents of Tongaat following a recent tornado. He urges social partners and donors to provide food aid. The storm caused extensive damage, killing twelve people and displacing over one-thousand-200 families, with losses exceeding 1.3-billion-rand. Ntuli stresses the urgency of rebuilding efforts to restore normalcy for affected residents: todayJune 27, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa ActionSA observes International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking in Johannesburg ActionSA will today observe International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking in Johannesburg's CBD. The party including activist Curt Van Heerden and recovered substance user Kester Fisher, will visit areas heavily impacted by substance abuse to raise awareness and provide support to those affected by addiction. advocates for enforcement of the party’s national drug masterplan, to combat drug misuse: todayJune 26, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa South African Communist Party says president Cyril Ramaphosa needs to move swiftly to appoint the deputy president The South African Communist Party says president Cyril Ramaphosa needs to move swiftly to appoint the deputy president, ministers, and deputy ministers. The SACP’s spokesperson, Alex Mashilo says the DA has positioned itself against the government of national unity, which the ANC seeks to form. This is obvious from the DA’s manoeuvres to secure a hostile takeover through a grand coalition with the ANC, also involving the IFP, in which […] todayJune 26, 2024 18
