insert_link South Africa South African Coalition Urges Glencore to Stop Coal Exports to Israel, Citing Human Rights Violations The South African Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Coalition urges Glencore to halt coal exports to Israel, accusing the mining company of supporting Israel’s military actions. They argue the company is contributing to genocide and illegal occupation in Palestine. The coalition’s Roshan Dadoo calls on the government to impose a total coal embargo to comply with international law and prevent complicity in human rights violations: todayAugust 23, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa Chinese Hospital Ship “Peace Ark” Arrives in Cape Town for Joint Humanitarian Mission The South African Military Health Service, in collaboration with the its Navy, has welcomed the Chinese hospital ship, Peace Ark, to Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. The ship, docked from today until next Thursday, is part of the joint humanitarian exercise Mission Harmony, aimed at strengthening military and diplomatic ties. The service’s spokesperson, Phillip Makopo, says the ship with over 100 medical personnel will offer various health services, including surgeries and […] todayAugust 23, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Cabinet Urges Men to Sign President Ramaphosa’s Pledge Against Gender-Based Violence South Africa's Cabinet is urging men to sign president Cyril Ramaphosa's pledge against gender-based violence. This call to action is part of government's ongoing efforts to address and eradicate gender-based violence and femicide. Briefing the media, minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, calls on men to foster a culture of respect and accountability, urging them to actively support initiatives to end violence against women and children: todayAugust 23, 2024 2
insert_link Business / Economics PwC South Africa’s Martin Solomon Talks Oil And Gas The second annual Namibia Oil and Gas Conference is currently underway at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, centered around the theme "The Next Steps towards a Prosperous Oil and Gas Industry: Powering Namibia's Sustainable Future." The event features a panel discussion on Namibia's role in the global oil and gas market, with a focus on driving economic growth, market development, and transitioning towards a low-carbon economy. Martin Solomon, Energy SME […] todayAugust 23, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa MK Party in South Africa Announces New National High Command Ahead of 2026 Elections The MK Party in S.A has announced its new highest decision-making body, called the national high command. Key figures include party leader Jacob Zuma, deputy president John Hlophe, national chairperson Nkosinathi Nhleko, and national organiser Floyd Shivambu. Briefing the media, secretary general Sfiso Maseko says the command will oversee the party's growth and strategies as it prepares for the 2026 local government elections: todayAugust 23, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Freedom Front Plus Warns Mogale City Residents in S.A of Upcoming Power Tariff Hikes The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng says residents of the Mogale City Municipality must brace themselves for the implementation of new power tariffs. The party’s, Danie Toerien, says residential power consumers with conventional power meters will have to pay between 23 and 27-percent more per month, depending on their consumption. He says the new rate structure is extremely complicated, with seasonal rates, as well as rates based on consumption: todayAugust 22, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South Africa and Canada Pledge Stronger Ties, Focus on Health Cooperation and G7/G20 Coordination S.A's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, and Canada’s Foreign Affairs minister, Mélanie Joly, have stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries. Joly recently visited South Africa where the ministers discussed health cooperation, particularly focusing on global governance and continental agenda issues. Lamola says a key topic of discussion was a Canadian proposal for G7 and G20 coordination during the respective presidencies of the two […] todayAugust 22, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town is urging the National Energy Regulator to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hike The City of Cape Town is urging the National Energy Regulator to reject Eskom’s proposed 44-percent electricity tariff hike. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis argues that the increase, driven by Eskom’s financial mismanagement, would heavily impact small businesses and households, particularly lower-income families. According to Hill-Lewis, the city is investing in its own energy infrastructure to reduce reliance on the power utility and mitigate the impact of future tariff increases: todayAugust 22, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Nobuhle Mthembu Elected as Johannesburg Council Speaker, Promising Accountability and Transparency ActionSA's, Nobuhle Mthembu has been elected as the new speaker of the Johannesburg council, replacing Margaret Arnolds. Mthembu won 180 of the 248 votes against the DA's Nonhlanhla Sifumba. In her acceptance speech, Mthembu vowed to instill accountability and transparency, focusing on service delivery, inner-city rejuvenation, and law enforcement. She emphasised the urgency of addressing the city's challenges: todayAugust 22, 2024 13
