insert_link South Africa S.A’s Correctional Services Confirms Admission of 91 Libyan Nationals at Illegal Mpumalanga Base The Correctional Services Department in South Africa has confirmed the admission of 91 Libyan nationals arrested at an illegal military base in Mpumalanga, as remand detainees. Spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo says they will remain in custody until their next hearing on Monday. Nxumalo emphasised adherence to the health screening, security assessment, and orientation of the detainees. He assured collaboration with law enforcement to uphold justice: todayJuly 31, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Transparent Trade Practices Crucial for Sustainable Growth: S.A’s Trade Minister S.A's Trade, Industry and Competition minister, Parks Tau says transparent trade practices and adherence to development goals are crucial for sustainable growth. He briefed the media on the outcomes of the 21st African Growth and Opportunity Act forum in Washington DC, in the United States which he led alongside one of his deputies, Andrew Whitfield. The other deputy, Zuko Godlimpi, attended the BRICS Trade ministers meeting in Moscow. Tau emphasised […] todayJuly 31, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa Zuma Rejects Expulsion, Says Former ANC NEC Member In S.A, Former ANC national executive committee member, Tony Yengeni, says former president Jacob Zuma will not accept his expulsion from the party quietly. Yengeni, who represented Zuma at his disciplinary hearing, claims the process was unfair. Zuma was expelled for discrediting the ANC after endorsing the MK Party. Yengeni told the SABC he believes Zuma is determined to deal with the matter: todayJuly 31, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa DA says it remains committed to advocating for economic policies in S.A to ease the cost of living To South Africa, where the DA says it remains committed to advocating for economic policies to ease the cost of living. They welcome the South African Poultry Association's support for removing the 15-percent VAT on chicken. The party asserts its ongoing commitment to promoting economic growth, job creation, and ensuring access to essentials without undue financial strain. The DA’s Willie Aucamp says this move will alleviate financial burdens on low-income […] todayJuly 31, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Electricity and Energy minister has confirmed continued collaboration with SALGA and municipalities S.A's Electricity and Energy minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has confirmed continued collaboration with SALGA and municipalities to develop a robust electricity pricing plan. Ramokgopa has assured South Africans of his commitment to finding a solution to the rising cost of electricity. He emphasised the importance of working with Nersa to protect consumers, including the poor and marginalised, while maintaining affordability and competitiveness: todayJuly 30, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s unity government could see a continuation of the ANC’s political dominance – and hurt the DA By Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand The ANC’s loss of its majority in the recent election, and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s formation of a government of national unity, have been interpreted by some commentators as indicating the end of the ANC as a “dominant party”. That is, one which recurrently wins elections and hence dominates a political system. Their argument, and it is not unconvincing, is […] todayJuly 30, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, the suspension of former ANC Mpumalanga treasurer Mandla Msibi remains in effect In South Africa, the suspension of former ANC Mpumalanga treasurer, Mandla Msibi remains in effect. The party's national disciplinary committee upheld his suspension for attempting to sabotage the ANC’s January 8 celebrations by organising a protest. Despite calls for a harsher sentence, the committee maintained the three-year suspension, dismissing Msibi's appeal. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says Msibi remains a party member, with an opportunity for reconciliation: todayJuly 30, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa Nedbank South Africa has rejected claims by the Special Investigating Unit and Transnet over rate swap transactions Nedbank South Africa has rejected claims by the Special Investigating Unit and Transnet over alleged 2.7-billion-rand interest rate swap transactions for one-thousand-and-64 locomotives. The case risks erasing 20-percent of Nedbank's 2023 earnings. SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago told the SABC the swaps, linked to state capture between 2015 and '16, should be voided: todayJuly 30, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa S.A Political analyst has advised former president Jacob Zuma to accept his expulsion from the ANC S.A Political analyst, Ongama Mtimka has advised former president Jacob Zuma to accept his expulsion from the ANC. The ANC's national disciplinary committee found him guilty of misconduct. Zuma, who campaigned against the ANC with the MK Party, has 20 days to appeal. Mtimka urges Zuma not to appeal the expulsion: todayJuly 30, 2024 77