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

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South Africa Confirms 44th SADC Summit Will Proceed in Zimbabwe Amid Human Rights Concerns

South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation states South Africa cannot move the 44th SADC summit from Zimbabwe. This comes as calls for action mount against Zimbabwe’s crackdown on opposition and civil society. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch demand the release of those arrested. Spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri emphasised the need for dialogue to address unrest ahead of the summit:  

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Build One South Africa Calls for Public Access to National Sexual Offenders Register

Build One South Africa has launched a nationwide petition calling for the national register of sexual offenders to be made public and easily accessible. The party argues that the current process for accessing the register, which involves a 150-rand fee and a six-week wait, obstructs transparency and accountability. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, BOSA deputy leader, Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster believes that public access is vital for community safety and for deterring sexual […]

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South Africa’s Energy Minister Updates on R1.5 Trillion Just Energy Transition Plan

South Africa's Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, says the 2023 to '27 Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan is in progress, with a focus on regulatory adjustments and resource allocation. Speaking to the media, the minister reiterated that 1.5-trillion-rand is needed to reach the goals of the just energy transition. He says the plan will address the link between greenhouse gas emissions and climate change:  

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DA is calling on Health S.A’s minister to address the life-threatening cancer treatment crisis in Gauteng

In South Africa, the DA is calling on S.A's Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi to address the life-threatening cancer treatment crisis in Gauteng. According to the party, over two-thousand-600 cancer patients are awaiting treatment in the province, with many facing deteriorating conditions due to delays, affecting their chances of survival. The DA’s, Jack Bloom says the Department of Health has failed to utilise 250-million-rand budgeted for cancer treatment last year, exacerbating […]

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S.A’s Police minister Senzo Mchunu says the safety and security of citizens are of utmost importance

S.A's Police minister, Senzo Mchunu says the safety and security of citizens are of utmost importance, following another discovery of an apparent firearm training facility in Modimolle, Limpopo. A multidisciplinary team recovered several licensed rifles, a pistol, and a substantial amount of ammunition believed to have been used in training activities at the facility. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, says the discovery of military-related training equipment and activities raises serious […]

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In S.A, Magashule Claims Ex-Personal Assistant Treated Like a Terrorist

Former ANC secretary-general, Ace Magashule says his former personal assistant Moroadi Cholota is being treated like a terrorist. She was deported from the US last week Thursday. The State alleges Cholota was instrumental in its 255-million-rand asbestos corruption case, as she is alleged to have solicited money from business people on behalf of Magashule. She is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court today. Magashule told eNCA that he […]

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DA Demands Police Leadership Appear Before Parliament Over 5.4 Million Docket Closures

In South Africa, the DA says it wants the police top brass, led by the minister Senzo Mchunu, to appear before Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police, over the closure of over 5.4-million dockets since 2018. The dockets were closed due to insufficient evidence or leads since the 2018/2019 financial year. The DA’s, Lisa Schickerling, says the information provided by Mchunu highlights key areas of concern in docket management and the […]

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City of Cape Town Granted Permission for Emergency Spillway Construction

The Department of Water and Sanitation has granted the City of Cape Town permission to construct an emergency spillway on the fourth and remaining farm dam near Malmesbury, which is reported to be on the verge of collapse. The department’s spokesperson, Mandla Mathebula, says the collapse of the other three dams in Riverlands have resulted in flooding that caused severe property and infrastructure damage, leading to hundreds of people requiring […]

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National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa says capitalism is the new apartheid

National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa says capitalism is the new apartheid. The union says under apartheid being black was a barrier to quality education, quality healthcare, and a life of dignity. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says South Africans now need to be wealthy to experience the benefits of freedom. Hlubi-Majola says without a decent income, the working class is blocked from achieving a life of dignity and genuine […]

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