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

South Africa

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South Africa

Freedom Front Plus Warns of National Security Threat After 95 Libyan Nationals Arrested in S.A

In S.A, the Freedom Front Plus warns of a national security threat after 95 Libyan nationals were arrested for alleged military training at a private camp in White River, Mpumalanga. They criticise the government's inaction, especially after South Africa was grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force for failing to address money laundering and terrorism. Party leader, Pieter Groenewald urges immediate action to prevent the country from becoming a terrorist […]

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South Africa

SA’s Illicit Economy Costs R100 Billion Annuall

In South Africa, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, says the illicit economy is costing South Africa 100-billion-rand annually, undermining industrialisation and job creation. Tau highlights importers' practices like under-declaring goods' value and misusing rebates, affecting local manufacturers. He says an Inter-Agency Working Group has been formed, focusing on scrap metal, gold, clothing, textiles, footwear, and leather to combat this:  

todayAugust 1, 2024 19

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Grade 12 Student Suspended from Pretoria High School for Girls Over Viral Video with Racial Undertones

To South Africa, where Gauteng's Department of Education has confirmed the suspension of a grade 12 learner from Pretoria High School for Girls following the emergence of a video with suspected racial undertones that went viral. This follows the suspension of 12 other learners for alleged racial comments in a Whatsapp group, as well as the principal. The department’s Steve Mabona says they are committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive […]

todayAugust 1, 2024 40

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South Africa’s population grows past 63 million

Statistics South Africa announced on Tuesday that the country’s population has increased by just over 800 thousand (835,513) in the past year, reaching 63.02 million people in July. This marks a 1.33% increase from July 2022 to July 2023. Stats SA, in a statement, revealed that over half of the country’s population is female, totaling around 32 million people. The report also noted that life expectancy at birth has risen […]

todayJuly 31, 2024 46

South Africa

South Africa and US Revive Trade Agreemen

S.A's Trade, Industry and Competition minister, Parks Tau says South Africa and the US have agreed to the revival of the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement. This will be in addition to the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which is due to expire next year. Tau says he is confident that South Africa does not stand the risk of being excluded from AGOA, which exempts certain African countries from […]

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DA has welcomed the news that the overdue crime statistics will be released next month

DA has welcomed the news that the overdue crime statistics will be released next month. DA national spokesperson for police, Ian Cameron, has raised concerns over the rampant crime affecting South Africa. This includes the murder of a teacher in KwaZulu-Natal and mass shootings over the weekend. He says these statistics will reveal SAPS' measures to combat crime:

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Health / Medical

Ticks in South Africa are becoming resistant to pesticides – and may become uncontrollable

        By Luther van der Mescht, University of the Free State     Ticks that suck the blood of South Africa’s cattle are developing resistance to the only pesticides that kill them and have become increasingly difficult to control. If not contained, the spread and resistance to pesticides of these small parasites will affect farmers’ incomes and could reduce the country’s meat and milk production. South Africa […]

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In S.A, the DA is pushing for the re-introduction of coalition stability bills

In S.A, the DA is pushing for the re-introduction of coalition stability bills to prevent misuse of motions of no confidence. This move follows the recent attempt by the ANC to remove Tshwane mayor, Cilliers Brink, which the party views as a disruption of effective governance. The DA’s Baxolile Nodada says the proposed bills aim to restrict the frequency of these motions, allowing only one per office holder per year […]

todayJuly 31, 2024 16

Business / Economics

Saving for retirement in South Africa? Four tips to navigate the new pension rules

      By Adrian Saville, University of Pretoria     South Africa is changing its pension laws. The new system is designed to give individuals the opportunity to access only a portion of their retirement funds before they retire in the case of dire need – or even in case of desire. To an extent, this makes sense, given the low savings rate in the country. It forces individuals […]

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