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

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DA Calls for Urgent Probe into Malotana’s Appointment as Gauteng Health Head

The DA in Gauteng says it has written to the Public Protector to request an urgent investigation into the suspicious appointment of Arnold Lesiba Malotana as the head of the provincial Department of Health. The DA’s Jack Bloom says during a meeting of the provincial legislature's health committee, Health, and Wellness MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko announced that Malotana was no longer the acting head of the department, having been made permanent […]

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City of Cape Town says Transnet must expedite private sector involvement in the port operations

  The City of Cape Town says Transnet must expedite private sector involvement in the port operations, and the development and maintenance of a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town. Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says the port’s performance impacts a diverse range of critical products, from agricultural goods to high-value exports like wine and seafood:  

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S.A union Cosatu says a renewed AGOA needs to include provisions to support compliance with fair labour practices

S.A union, Cosatu says a renewed AGOA needs to include provisions to support compliance with fair labour practices and penalise employers who flout labour laws. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says AGOA has increased investments by US companies, supporting 450-thousand direct, value chain, and indirect South African jobs. He adds the country’s mining, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors benefit from the large volumes of exports to the US:  

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City of Cape Town’s electricity teams attended to almost 19-thousand primarily storm-related faults in the past two weeks

The City of Cape Town’s electricity teams attended to almost 19-thousand primarily storm-related faults in the past two weeks. Ongoing winter storms have wreaked havoc across the city, resulting in damages in excess of 16.6-million-rand to date on power infrastructure alone. Mayoral committee member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg, says the city’s Area South, which includes Mitchells Plain, Muizenberg, Wynberg and Gugulethu, recorded the highest incidents of damaged infrastructure:  

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Eastern Cape premier says justice Maya’s appointment as chief justice paves the way for future generations of women

Eastern Cape premier, Oscar Mabuyane says justice Mandisa Maya appointment as chief justice paves the way for future generations of women in law and leadership. The provincial’s government spokesperson, Khuselwa Rantjie says her achievement is a beacon of hope and inspiration, demonstrating that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. She adds Maya’s appointment is a significant milestone in South Africa’s journey towards gender equality and representation:  

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Eskom says its generation recovery plan continues to deliver efficiencies

To South Africa, where Eskom says its generation recovery plan continues to deliver efficiencies, with an approximate reduction of over nine-billion-rand in open-cycle gas turbines diesel expenditure from 1 April to 25 July, compared to the same period last year. Eskom’s spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says the power utility's strategic use of peaking stations, including pumped storage and gas turbines, remains key in managing electricity demand during peak times, particularly during […]

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DA says the presence of contraband undermines the rehabilitation efforts of inmates

In S.A, the DA says the presence of contraband undermines the rehabilitation efforts of inmates and compromises the security of the country’s prisons. Officials from the Department of Correctional Services and the police raided the Johannesburg Correctional Centre, also known as Sun City, on Wednesday night. Drugs, alcohol, knives, cellphones, WiFi routers were some of the items discovered. The DA’s, Janho Engelbrecht, says intensified efforts to conduct similar raids across […]

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Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Western Ethiopia

S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Gofa in South Western Ethiopia, which have claimed at least 250 lives. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa has conveyed solidarity with the Ethiopian people and bereaved families, referring to the strong historic relations between South Africa and Ethiopia dating back to the struggle against apartheid:  

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Macpherson Orders Bi-Weekly Reports from Development Bank of Southern Africa

  Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson, says he has instructed the Development Bank Of Southern Africa to supply bi-weekly reports, on the progress to restore Parliament's gutted National Assembly building. The minister conducted an oversight visit to the parliamentary grounds yesterday, where clearing and reconstruction are continuing, following a fire in 2022. About two-billion-rand has been made available for the project. Macpherson says he wants to ensure that […]

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