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

South Africa

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South African freight forwarders association highlights efforts after poor port report rankings

        By Oliver Ochieng, bird story agency     The Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has raised concerns over a recent report which assessed over 182,000 vessel calls, 238.2 million moves, and 381 million TEUs in 2023 in an index highlighting performance of ports globally. The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2024, released by the World Bank and S&P Global on June 4, placed several […]

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Gauteng’s Premier Delays Cabinet Announcement Amid S.A’s Government Unity Challenges

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi postponed the announcement of the provincial Cabinet on Sunday, signalling further disarray in assembling the government of national unity. Premier spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla, says the appointment of the incoming MECs takes into consideration the competency, and skills as well as ensuring representativity across genders as mandated by the people of Gauteng:  

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S.A Student Forum Calls for Removal of Ministers Nzimande and Motshekga

The S.A Student Forum 4 Service Delivery calls for the exclusion of the sixth administration the country's Higher Education, Science and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande and Basic Education Angie Motshekga from the government of national unity cabinet, citing their failures. They propose integrating education ministries and appointing non-political experts to ensure free, quality, decolonised education. The forum’s Nhongo Solo says competent ministers are needed to address dropout rates, unemployment, and […]

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S.A Court Sentences Vehicle Hijacker to 53 Years in Northern KwaZulu-Natal Crackdown

Following a crackdown on cross-border crime in northern KwaZulu-Natal, the Mtubatuba Magistrate’s Court has sentenced Sipho Mhlanga, a vehicle hijacker and smuggler linked to a syndicate transporting vehicles to Mozambique, to 53 years in prison. Mhlanga was found guilty of multiple charges, including murder and robbery. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe announced a joint action plan with Mozambique aimed at curbing such crimes through regular cross-border operations.  

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S.A’s Tshwane City Condemns Sabotage Causing Prolonged Water Outage

The City of Tshwane has denounced an act of sabotage in Rethabiseng, region seven, which resulted in an extended water outage. City manager Johann Mettler described the act as evil and barbaric, urging law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation. According to city spokesperson Selby Bokaba, technicians have restored water to most areas, except for higher elevations still impacted by the sabotage.

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ActionSA strongly condemns the return of corruption-accused Zizi Kodwa to Parliament for ANC

ActionSA strongly condemns the return of corruption-accused Zizi Kodwa to Parliament as an ANC Member of Parliament. Kodwa faces charges for allegedly accepting a 1.6-million-rand bribe in the state of capture report. The party criticises the ANC for allowing Kodwa to serve while facing serious corruption charges, arguing it undermines the rule of law. ActionSA’s Athol Trollip calls on the ANC to prioritise Parliament's integrity by withdrawing Kodwa's candidacy and […]

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S.A Union, Cosatu plans to discuss annual salary increases for members of Parliament

S.A Union, Cosatu plans to discuss annual salary increases for members of Parliament and other public representatives with president Cyril Ramaphosa. Earlier this year, a 2.5-percent increase was approved, raising new MP salaries to 1.27-million-rand per year. Cosatu's parliamentary co-ordinator, Matthew Parks, emphasises the need for discussions on fair remuneration, arguing that resources should be redirected to lower-earning public service workers like nurses, police officers and cleaners:  

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TLU SA says the time has come for a non-racial approach in agriculture

TLU SA says the time has come for a non-racial approach in agriculture, where every individual has equal access to land. The agricultural organisation's CEO, Bennie van Zyl, says those who want to farm must be willing to step forward voluntarily, understanding that agriculture is not merely a short-term commitment or an income supplement, but a lifelong calling:  

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South Africa’s foreign policy: a unity government must be practical in a turbulent world

        By Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, University of South Africa     As South Africa navigates fundamental political change, it faces stark choices on foreign policy posture and priorities. The change has been brought about by the African National Congress’s loss of electoral majority, forcing it into a unity government. Based on my work over many years on South Africa’s foreign policy as well as reflections on the […]

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