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

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South Africa’s DA Criticizes EFF and MK Party for Advocating Destructive Policies

In South Africa, the DA has criticised the EFF and MK Party for advocating destructive policies like abolishing the constitution and parliamentary sovereignty. They argue that these proposals threaten South Africa's democratic foundations and progress. During a media briefing, party leader John Steenhuisen said the DA's role in the government of national unity is crucial, in opposing these radical forces and ensuring governance that promotes national unity and progress:  

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S.A’s Cancer Alliance Sues Gauteng Health MEC Over Backlog Failures

S.A's Cancer Alliance, represented by SECTION27, has filed a lawsuit against the Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness for failing to address backlogs. SECTION27 spokesperson Pearl Nicodemus says the department and the MEC have failed to use 784-million-rand allocated to address radiation and surgical backlogs. She says the case will be heard on 23 July at the High Court in Johannesburg:  

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South African Revenue Services Syas AI Tool Saved Billions in Fraudulent Refunds

South African Revenue Services Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, says the artificial intelligence tool they use to detect fraud has saved the fiscus billions of rands in fraudulent refunds. The revenue service has already paid out about ten-billion-rand in refunds to at least 1.6-million taxpayers, who were auto-assessed ahead of this year’s Tax Season. Kieswetter says they have worked extremely hard this past year to improve the accuracy of bulk data submissions: […]

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South Africa’s 400 parliamentarians are about to get down to business: 4 essential reads

      By Caroline Southey, The Conversation; Jabulani Sikhakhane, The Conversation, and Thabo Leshilo, The Conversation     On 29 May 2024 South Africans went to the polls and delivered a strong message to their political leaders: we’re tired of the “same old same old”. They slashed the governing African National Congress’s share of the vote to just over 40%. And put their crosses next to a host of […]

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South Africa’s new parliament needs to do a better job of holding cabinet to account: legal scholar weighs the chances

      By Hugh Corder, University of Cape Town     South Africa has entered new territory with a government of national unity after the May elections. The parties representing more than 70% of the electorate will now be the dominant force in parliament. The parties that are not part of the unity government will doubtless continue to demand accountability by the executive. A particular challenge arises, however, for […]

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South Africa’s minister of Basic Education has announced plans to review the Grade 12 pass mark

South Africa's minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has announced plans to review the Grade 12 pass mark, currently at 30-percent. Gwarube, addressing criticism of the existing pass rate, also revealed plans to establish an advisory council comprising key stakeholders and experts. The council aims to ensure efforts to strengthen education are targeted, evidence-based, and informed by best practices. She says the focus is on enhancing literacy and numeracy:  

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KwaZulu-Natal premier says due to the magnitude and frequency of disasters, the province is financially constrained

In South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal premier ,Thami Ntuli says due to the magnitude and frequency of disasters, the province is financially constrained in providing the required relief to affected communities. Raging fires that occurred in various communities in the province’s northern and midlands areas have claimed at least 14 lives, with 25 others injured, and thousands left homeless. The deceased include six firefighters. Ntuli says the heavy rains, tornadoes, and fire […]

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S.A’s Automobile Association reports minor changes in fuel prices for next month

S.A's Automobile Association reports minor changes in fuel prices for next month, with mid-month data indicating slight decreases, with 95-octane petrol down seven-cents per litre and 93-octane petrol down four-cents per litre. Diesel prices may slightly go down by one-cent per litre. While illuminating paraffin could increase by approximately six-cents per litre. The Association’s spokesperson Eleanor Mavimbela says despite decreases, high fuel prices persist, urging a review of the fuel […]

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South Africa to Intensify Efforts Against Construction Site Disruptions

South Africa's Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson has announced plans to intensify efforts to combat construction site disruptions through collaboration with law enforcement. The partnership aims to crack down on violence, intimidation, and extortion within the construction sector, to ensure uninterrupted project continuity and safety. Delivering the budget vote, Macpherson says this initiative forms part of broader measures to uphold lawfulness and protect the integrity of infrastructure development: […]

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