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

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DA has expressed frustration over the delayed release of crime statistics for the first quarter

The DA has expressed frustration over the delayed release of crime statistics for the first quarter of 2024/2025. The stats remain unpublished pending Cabinet approval. The SAPS has not released crime data since the third quarter of 2023/2024 in February. DA deputy Spokesperson on Police, Lisa Schickerling has urged Police minister, Senzo Mchunu to release the overdue statistics:  

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S.A. Deputy Finance Minister: High Unemployment Delays Retirement for Many

S.A's deputy minister of Finance David Masondo warns that high unemployment rates prevent many South Africans from entering retirement. Speaking at the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum in Johannesburg, Masondo emphasised the need for security in retirement savings, calling for transformation within the retirement system. He calls for ongoing dialogue and improved retirement outcomes for all South Africans:  

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In South Africa, the DA renewed its call for justice in the VBS Mutual Bank looting scandal

In South Africa, the DA renewed its call for justice in the VBS Mutual Bank looting scandal during a media briefing at the High Court in Pretoria, where the pre-trial in a VBS case is taking place. The DA’s Baxolile Nodada says six years after the scandal broke, the party demands that it is time for those responsible to be held accountable, including politicians who allegedly benefited from this crime: […]

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In S.A, Action Society has expressed grave concern over the high number of unsolved criminal cases

In S.A, Action Society has expressed grave concern over the high number of unsolved criminal cases. Since 2018 over 76-thousand murders and 40-thousand attempted murders remain unsolved, along with 61-thousand-740 rape cases and 256-thousand aggravated robbery cases. A shortage of eight-thousand-500 detectives and 527 voluntary resignations from the Police Service have exacerbated the issue. Action Society's, Juanita du Preez criticised the police's lack of specialised personnel and the impact of […]

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Air pollution in South Africa: affordable new devices use AI to monitor hotspots in real time

  By Bruce Mellado, University of the Witwatersrand   Air quality has become one of the most important public health issues in Africa. Poor air quality kills more people globally every year than HIV, TB and malaria combined. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Air pollution makes people less productive because they get headaches and feel tired. India, for example, has poor air quality. The impact of India’s […]

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S.A Union Saftu Blames Capitalism for South Africa’s Rising Unemployment Crisis

  South Africa's union federation, Saftu, attributes the country's soaring unemployment rates—8.3 million officially and 12.3 million in expanded figures—to capitalism. The latest labour force survey reveals alarming youth unemployment rates of 46.6% and 70%. Saftu’s Trevor Shaku criticized capitalism for its failure to generate local job opportunities.   Meanwhile, Cosatu's Matthew Parks has urged immediate action, for increased job creation initiatives. He emphasised the need for a bold Medium-Term […]

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ANC’s Dada Morero Set to Become Johannesburg Mayor Amid Leadership Change

To South Africa, where Dada Morero, the ANC's top choice, is poised to be elected the next mayor of Johannesburg following Kabelo Gwamanda's resignation. Morero, who briefly served as mayor in 2022, is expected to address ongoing service delivery challenges in the city. ANC regional secretary Sasabona Manganye confirmed Morero's candidacy as the party prepares for this leadership transition.  

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Build One South Africa Labels Job Crisis Critical And Outlines Five-Year Plan for Job Creation

Build One South Africa has called the job crisis in the country critical, highlighting the alarming 11.57 million unemployed South Africans, as revealed by the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey. Spokesperson Roger Solomon emphasized that nearly half of the youth aged 15 to 34 are jobless. The party has proposed a five-year plan aimed at creating two million new jobs to address this growing issue.  

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