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

South Africa

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South Africa

DA to Meet S.A’s Transport Minister Over Road Accident Fund’s R84 Million Staff Suspensions

To South Africa, where the DA will engage with Transport minister ,Barbara Creecy over the Road Accident Fund's costly suspension of employees. Over 84-million-rand has been paid to suspended staff since 2020, impacting claims processing and financial efficiency. DA Transport spokesperson, Chris Hunsinger, says the party seeks clarity on the staff suspensions' impact, and reforms to the RAF Act to prevent financial strain on taxpayers:  

todaySeptember 27, 2024 16

South Africa

South Africa’s Rise Mzansi calls for a crisis plan on stolen police firearms

  South Africa's Rise Mzansi calls for a crisis plan as stolen police firearms are fueling criminal activities. Reports indicate that 371 firearms and over 29-thousand rounds of ammunition were lost or stolen between October last year and March this year, with Gauteng recording the highest number of incidents at 121. The party’s Makashule Gana says the alarming statistics, disclosed by Police minister Senzo Mchunu, include rifles often used in […]

todaySeptember 27, 2024 12

South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal issues snowfall warnings

Disaster management teams in KwaZulu-Natal have been activated in response to forecasts of possible snowfall next week. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi told residents to expect extremely cold temperatures on Monday and Tuesday, particularly in areas around the Drakensberg mountains. The department’s Senzelwe Mzila has more.   This time around disaster teams will ensure that they put all the necessary measures in place to prevent a situation […]

todaySeptember 26, 2024 46

South Africa

SA’s Ramaphosa outlines G20 priorities at the United Nations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country will focus on climate financing, United Nations reform, and fair vaccine distribution as it prepares to assume the presidency of the G20 summit next year. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, he highlighted the urgency of addressing Africa’s under-development and tackling global inequality.  

todaySeptember 26, 2024 36

Business / Economics

President Cyril Ramaphosa of S.A has set a new investment target of two-trillion-rand by 2028

President Cyril Ramaphosa of S.A has set a new investment target of two-trillion-rand by 2028, following the early achievement of South Africa’s previous 1.2-trillion-rand goal. The president, leading South Africa’s delegation to the 79th UN General Assembly, also rang the New York Stock Exchange closing bell, accompanied by NYSE president Lynn Martin and other officials. Speaking at the SA-US business forum, Ramaphosa invited US investors to explore opportunities in sectors […]

todaySeptember 25, 2024 35

South Africa

South Africa to receive remains of 49 liberation fighters

South Africa’s government will receive the remains of 49 liberation fighters who died in exile in Zimbabwe and Zambia this week. Led by Sports Minister Gayton Mackenzie and Defence Minister Angie Motshekga, the remains will arrive at Waterkloof Air Force Base, followed by a homecoming ceremony at Freedom Park. SA’s government says this initiative honours their sacrifices and underscores the nation’s commitment to remembering its liberation heroes. The Exile Repatriation […]

todaySeptember 24, 2024 33

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UDM Raises Alarm Over South Africa’s Healthcare Crisis

In S.A, the United Democratic Movement's acting secretary general, Zandile Phiri, has voiced concerns about South Africa’s deteriorating healthcare system, citing job cuts, maladministration, and poor conditions. Issues include the abandonment of the Kopano Hospital Complex in Welkom, unpaid bills causing emergency line disruptions in the Eastern Cape, and medicine shortages in Mpumalanga. She urges immediate government action to restore healthcare services:  

todaySeptember 24, 2024 19

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United Africans Transformation Calls for Investigation into Rising Extortion in South African Municipalities

South Africa's United Africans Transformation has called on the Special Investigating Unit and Auditor General to investigate rising extortion within municipalities. They revealed that corrupt officials are demanding bribes from businesses in exchange for payments, disrupting service delivery and hindering economic growth. The party’s spokesperson, Mighty Mabule also condemned construction mafias for disrupting infrastructure projects by demanding protection fees:  

todaySeptember 23, 2024 44

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