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

South Africa

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South Africa

S.A Education activist calls for action on outbreaks of food-borne illnesses

S.A Education activist Hendrick Makaneta says something drastic must be done to address outbreaks of food-borne illnesses that have impacted learners negatively. Suspected food poisoning cases have led to the deaths of children and numerous hospitalisations across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape. Makaneta says it is important that the government ensures that spaza shops maintain food safety standards: Meanwhile, Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development, […]

todayNovember 5, 2024 11

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S.A’s Human Settlements minister talks global human settlement reforms

  S.A's Human Settlements minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed Team South Africa’s commitment to global human settlement reforms at the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo, Egypt. This marks the forum's first African session in 20 years. Kubayi emphasised South Africa’s focus on sustainable cities, advancement and implementation of sustainable urbanisation and supporting vulnerable communities as it reflects on 30 years of democracy:      

todayNovember 5, 2024 15

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S.A’s government conducts investigations into the outbreak of foodborne illnesses in several provinces

S.A's government says it is coordinating comprehensive investigations into the outbreak of foodborne illnesses in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape. Last week, Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed that organophosphates, chemicals found in pesticides, were responsible for the deaths of six children in Soweto last month. They allegedly shared a packet of chips they had bought from a local spaza shop. Government's Gavin Sadler says they are […]

todayNovember 5, 2024 12

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DA says it uncovered Eskom’s abandoned 840-million-rand Wilge residential project in Mpumalanga

DA says it uncovered Eskom's abandoned 840-million-rand Wilge residential project in Mpumalanga, revealing extensive waste of taxpayer money. DA spokesperson Kevin Mileham condemned Eskom for seeking a 40-percent tariff hike while neglecting this crumbling development. He says with additional losses totaling 24-billion-rand last year, the DA demands accountability and transparency from Eskom regarding its financial mismanagement and wasteful spending:  

todayNovember 5, 2024 17

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Eskom assures consumers that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply

Eskom has assured that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply. This follows after Unit 6 tripped due to the loss of hydraulic oil to the turbine valves. The fire was quickly extinguished by the station’s emergency team. No injuries occurred, and other units remain fully operational. Eskom's Daphne Mokwena highlighted that the current reserves are adequate to meet demand:  

todayNovember 5, 2024 14

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South African Police arrested over 13-thousand in Operation Shanela in the past week

  The South African Police Service arrested 13-thousand-and-20 suspects in Operation Shanela in the past week. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the arrests include two-thousand-and-52 for serious crimes, 140 for murder, 99 firearms were seized and one-thousand-180 rounds of ammunition confiscated. She emphasised the police's commitment to continue these efforts to combat crime effectively:  

todayNovember 5, 2024 11

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More Illegal Miners Found In S.A’s North West

Here's an update on our 6am news story on South Africa's North West police who say 565 illegal miners have resurfaced from abandoned mine shafts in Orkney during a Vala Umgodi operation. They resurfaced from a maze of underground tunnels due to hunger and dehydration. Since the inception of operation Vala Umgodi in December last year, more than 13-thousand-691 suspects have been arrested in the seven provinces that are hotspots […]

todayNovember 4, 2024 10

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MK Party deputy president says they will never join the government of national unity

  In S.A, MK Party deputy president John Hlophe says they will never join the government of national unity. The party has been critical of the coalition government led by the ANC, seeing it as a betrayal of liberation goals and a collaboration with right-wing parties like the DA. It has also described the government of national unity as incompetent and blamed it for stalling important reforms. Hlophe told eNCA […]

todayNovember 4, 2024 16

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S.A’s agriculture organisation sees red flags for the future economy

  S.A's agriculture organisation TLU SA says it continue to see red flags for the future of South Africa’s economy. the organisation's Bennie van Zyl says instead of focusing on educating and empowering people on how to create wealth and play a responsible role in the economy, the government is engaging in emotional, ideological practices that put South Africa’s economic future at risk:  

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