insert_link South Africa Hong Kong ex-democratic lawmaker among seven convicted for mob attack In Hong Kong, a judge convicted a prominent former pro-democracy lawmaker for rioting during an attack by a white-shirted mob in July 2019 during the height of that year's pro-democracy protests. Six other men were also convicted. They face up to seven years in prison. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayDecember 13, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics DA Optimistic as S.A. Food Inflation Hits 14-Year Low In S.A, the DA says it is optimistic after the latest Consumer Price Index statistics, which highlight a significant drop in food inflation to a 14-year low. Annual inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages retreated sharply to 2.3-percent in November from 3.6-percent the previous month, the lowest rate for the category since December 2010, when it stood at 1.6-percent. The DA’s, Wendy Alexander, says they reiterate their call for the […] todayDecember 13, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics President Ramaphosa Reaffirms South Africa’s Commitment to African Continental Free Trade S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country is committed to ensuring that continental economic development frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area are a success. He addressed the inaugural South Africa-Angola Business Forum in Pretoria yesterday. South Africa’s exports to Angola have grown by approximately eleven-percent since 2019. Ramaphosa says the country is seeking to revitalise its industrial base, modernise its infrastructure network, and strengthen logistics and supply […] todayDecember 13, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics S.A’s Ramaphosa Urges Stronger Trade and Investment with Angola S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger trade and investment ties between South Africa and Angola. Speaking during the state visit of Angolan president João Lourenço, Ramaphosa said both countries must explore new economic opportunities beyond the oil sector, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, agriculture, and renewable energy: todayDecember 13, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa In South AFrica, Mapaila Says Electoral Losses a Wake-Up Call for SACP The SACP's Solly Mapaila has termed the recent electoral losses a wake-up call for the party advocating for the working class. Speaking at the SACP's fifth special national conference in Boksburg, Mapaila criticised the ANC's collaboration with the DA, questioning its alignment with alliance principles. He reiterates that the SACP will contest the 2026 local government elections independently: todayDecember 13, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa In S.A, GOOD Party Demands Probe into Drug Raid at DA Mayor’s Home The GOOD Party in the Western Cape is demanding accountability after Bergrivier municipal mayor Ray van Rooy was questioned by police following a raid on his home, where a substantial quantity of drugs was allegedly found. The DA member was released without charge after 12-hours. Police reportedly discovered 700 grams of cocaine and ammunition at his residence in Piketberg. GOOD’s Evert Manuel calls for a fair investigation into the […] todayDecember 13, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, DA Criticizes Gauteng Roads Department Over Mismanaged Bus Subsidy System In S.A, the DA in Gauteng says the provincial Department of Roads and Logistics has not been implementing the bus subsidy system correctly for 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. The party’s, Evert Du Plessis, says the subsidies were not properly processed, and the companies contracted to the department to provide transport for residents were paid every month without due process being followed. He says the result of not following the prescribed formula […] todayDecember 12, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa Mashatile Urges Chinese Enterprises to Boost Investment in South Africa South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile has encouraged Chinese-funded enterprises in his country to increase their investments in crucial sectors of the economy. Total bilateral trade increased from 614-billion-rand in 2022 to 692-billion-rand in 2023, while China’s 146-billion-rand deficits remained the highest among any of the country’s trading partners. Speaking at the South Africa-China Economic Trade and Association event in Johannesburg yesterday, Mashatile said China as one of the world’s […] todayDecember 12, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the DA in Johannesburg criticises the city’s mayor on office move to Usindiso building In S.A, the DA in Johannesburg has criticised mayor Dada Morero’s plan to relocate his office to the fire-damaged Usindiso building, where over 70 people tragically lost their lives. The party calls it a waste of money, especially with the city facing a 27-billion-rand infrastructure backlog. The DA’s Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku vows to oppose this move, demanding that city resources focus on improving service delivery and serving the residents, not the […] todayDecember 12, 2024 8