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

South Africa

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Special Investigating Unit in S.A To Investigate AfriForum’s NSFAS Corruption Complaint

The Special Investigating Unit in S.A is set to probe AfriForum’s corruption complaint against the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, involving minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, and former scheme board chairperson, Ernest Khosa. This follows a formal complaint lodged with the Public Protector in January. AfriForum’s Campaign Officer, Charné Mostert, calls the transfer to the SIU a positive step towards justice:  

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DA Criticizes New IPID Act for Insufficient Oversight and Independence

South Africa's DA says the recently signed Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act fails to ensure adequate parliamentary oversight and independence for the appointment of the IPID executive director. The party argues the act fails to meet the Constitutional Court’s directive for robust oversight to guarantee the executive director's independence. The DA’s, Ian Cameron proposes an independent panel led by a retired judge for selection processes:  

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South Africa has recorded a decline in the number of liquidated businesses

South Africa has recorded a decline in the number of liquidated businesses. According to Statistics SA data, liquidations decreased by 5.5-percent in June. This is a decline of seven liquidations from a total of 128 liquidations compared to the same period last year. Survey Statistician Suzzie Mnguni says in the first six months of the year the total number of company closures was 759:  

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S.A Union Solidarity Urges Media24 to Protect Journalists Amid Retrenchment Talks

South Africa's Trade union Solidarity urges Media24 to continue talks to protect journalists amid the retention of 66 editorial positions. Following public and media pressure, Media24 will continue to run Beeld and Volksblad digitally. Solidarity's, Johan Roos says the union will continue negotiating the retrenchment process and demands transparency and fairness for affected members. He calls for continued discussions to ensure legal compliance and achieve the best outcomes for their […]

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Mbalula Dismisses Claims of ANC-DA Coalition in Government of National Unity

In S.A, ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula has dismissed DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille's claims that the government of national unity is a coalition between the DA and the ANC. He briefed the media as the party convenes its three-day national executive committee meeting in Ekurhuleni. Mbalula says the ANC remains central to the government of national unity and no government decisions can occur without its involvement:  

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Gauteng police say they have seized 300-million-rand worth of drugs in Fourways

In S.A, Gauteng police say they have seized 300-million-rand worth of drugs in Fourways, north of Johannesburg, and have rescued a kidnapped businessman. Eight kidnappers, including three Tanzanian nationals, were also arrested. It is understood the businessman was kidnapped on the fifth of July at a mosque in Helderkruin, Roodepoort. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says the businessman was rescued at a house in Lenasia:  

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S.A Union Calls for SALGA to Return to Negotiation Table with Improved Wage Offer for Municipal Workers

Municipal union Samwu says the South African Local Government Association must return to the negotiating table with a revised wage offer that truly benefits municipal workers. The union has rejected Salga’s 3.75-percent wage hike and is demanding an eight-percent increase. The association is representing the country’s municipalities. The third round of negotiations is scheduled for the 12th to the 16th of this month. Samwu’s Dumisane Magagula says workers are prepared […]

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Bacteria and plants could help clean up toxic waste from gold mines – South African study

        By Alseno Kagiso Mosai, University of Pretoria and Hlanganani Tutu, University of the Witwatersrand     Highly toxic metals are leaking out of nine abandoned mines in Krugersdorp, 32km west of Johannesburg, South Africa. The metals include uranium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium and mercury. This acid mine drainage – when water mixes with heavy metals in mines and then flows out into the environment – poses grave […]

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Gauteng premier announced the implementation of various units to protect the province’s infrastructure

In S.A, Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi has announced the implementation of various units to protect the province's infrastructure. Delivering his budget vote for the Safety and Security Department, Lesufi announced the establishment of an anti-land invasion unit and a unit protecting Eskom and Rand Water infrastructure. In addition, he also announced the implementation of an anti-cable theft unit and an anti-construction mafias unit:  

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