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

South Africa

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South Africa’s 2023-’24 Crime Report Reveals Sharp Increases in Street Robbery, Fraud, and Assault

Statistics South Africa's 2023-'24 Victims of Crime Report has revealed significant rises in individual crimes over the past five years. Statistician-general Risenga Maluleke reported that 1.1-million people experienced street robbery, which is a seven-percent increase. Consumer fraud affected 700-thousand people, up 16-percent, while assault cases rose by 26-percent to 650-thousand. Maluleke also warns that hijacking and sexual assault saw substantial increases:  

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S.A’s Public Servants Association Seeks Clarity on Staff Future Amid SOE Reassignments

The Public Servants Association of S.A says the Department of Public Enterprises' staff future is unclear after state-owned enterprises were reassigned to various ministries. Eskom has been assigned to the Ministry of Electricity and Energy and the South African Airways is under Transport. The PSA's Claude Naicker asks for clarity in staff transitions as the National State Enterprise Bill is finalised:  

todayAugust 28, 2024 11

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Construction Mafias Halt R50 Billion in Projects, Impacting South Africa’s Infrastructure Sector

S.A's Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson has revealed that around 50 major construction projects, worth billions of rands, have been halted due to construction mafias. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Macpherson highlighted the impact of extortion on the sector, which employs over 1.2-million people. He emphasised breaking the grip of these mafias is crucial to restoring the country’s infrastructure development:  

todayAugust 27, 2024 29

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RISE Mzansi Welcomes Ramaphosa’s Reassignment of State-Owned Enterprises to Relevant Ministries

In S.A, RISE Mzansi has welcomed president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to assign shareholder responsibility for each of the state-owned enterprises that previously fell under the soon-to-be-defunct Department of Public Enterprises. Eskom will now fall under the Electricity and Energy minister, South African Airways and SA Express both fall under the Transport minister, and Denel with the Defence minister. RISE Mzansi’s, Makashule Gana, says they are now calling for the finalisation […]

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Eskom Urges Collaborative Effort to Tackle Municipal Debt and Energy Theft

To South Africa, where Eskom has called for a collaborative approach to address the growing municipal debt and widespread energy theft. The power utility urges the government, communities, and municipalities to work together to resolve these problems and ensure financial stability. In a media briefing, Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati says these issues are major challenges for the utility, with unpaid municipal bills and illegal connections driving up costs and impacting […]

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DA Calls on Electricy Regulator to Clarify Tariff Methodology Amid Electricity Affordability Crisis

In South Africa, the DA is urging the country's electricity regulator, NERSA, to clarify its electricity tariff determination methodology. This comes after NERSA admitted that tariff hikes were based on a flawed interpretation of the law, exacerbating the electricity affordability crisis. DA national spokesperson on Electricity and Energy, Kevin Mileham, plans to push for a review of electricity tariffs in Parliament:  

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Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero Apologizes for Suggesting Hiring Foreign Nationals in Metro Police

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has apologised for suggesting the employment of documented foreign nationals in the Johannesburg Metro Police Department to address language barriers. His comments, made at an ANC Lekgotla, sparked outrage on social media, civil society, political parties, and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi. Following widespread criticism, the mayor has retracted the proposal, acknowledging concerns over Johannesburg's unemployment crisis:  

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S.A’s Ramaphosa Warns of Economic and Environmental Risks from Fossil Fuel Dependence

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa warns that reliance on fossil fuels to industrialise is causing a threat to the country He delivered the keynote address at the Municipal Just Energy Transition Conference in Johannesburg. Running today and tomorrow, the conference brings together mayors, technical managers, and municipal managers from across the country. Ramaphosa says there will be economic and environmental implications if the country continues to produce goods with fossil intensive […]

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DA Criticizes South Africa’s Presidential Health Compact, Claims It Undermines Genuine Collaboration

In S.A, the DA has criticised the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact, highlighting vast opposition to the National Health Insurance Act. DA's Michele Clarke has commended groups like Business Unity South Africa and the South African Health Professionals Collaboration for refusing to sign. She argues that the Health Compact undermines genuine collaboration and is merely a coercive tactic:  

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