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

South Africa

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Call to Prioritize SABC Independence and Sustainability, Urges South African Coalition

South Africa's, SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition and several civil society organizations, are urging political parties to prioritise the independence and sustainability of the SABC as the new government takes office. They call for the immediate withdrawal of the proposed SABC Bill. The coalition’s coordinator ,Noor Ahmad says with the closure of major print newspapers, a strong and independent SABC is crucial for maintaining a robust news ecosystem:  

todayJune 21, 2024 27

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S.A’s AfriForum Asserts No Politician Is Above the Law Amid Malema Trial

    S.A's AfriForum maintains that no politician is above the law as EFF leader Julius Malema and co-accused Adriaan Snyman stand trial in the East London Regional Court. Community Safety spokesperson Jacques Broodryk criticized Malema's shifting defense and cited expert opinions disputing the use of blanks or a toy gun at an EFF rally. Broodryk also highlighted Snyman's past misconduct with firearms, stressing the need for justice to prevail.

todayJune 21, 2024 11

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South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Suspends MP Over Resurfaced Video of Racist Remarks

South Africa's Democratic Alliance suspended a newly sworn-in member of parliament, Renaldo Gouws, on Thursday after an old video resurfaced showing him calling for the killing of Black people as reported by Reuters. The snippet, featuring a young Gouws making the anti-Black remarks, reappeared on social media platforms on Wednesday. Gouws, a 41-year-old former councillor in the Eastern Cape province, was unavailable for comment.

todayJune 21, 2024 15

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In S.A, the DA has secured an outright majority in Beaufort West’s by-elections

In S.A, the Democratic Alliance has secured an outright majority in Beaufort West's by-elections, allowing the party to govern the municipality independently. The victory in wards one, three and six in the Central Karoo, displaced the Patriotic Alliance, ANC and Karoo Democratic Force. The DA’s Daylin Mitchell says this outcome promises a new era for the town plagued by corruption and poor service delivery:  

todayJune 21, 2024 22

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South African Health Department to Explore AI for Faster Tuberculosis and Silicosis Diagnosis

The S.A Department of Health says it’s considering exploring artificial intelligence tools to accelerate tuberculosis and silicosis diagnosis. Following the World Health Organisation's recommendations, the department is hosting a conference from today until Saturday in Sandton, Gauteng, to discuss using AI to improve diagnosis and address backlogs, especially among mineworkers. The department’s, Foster Mohale says the conference will feature health professionals, mining representatives, and AI tech companies to promote awareness […]

todayJune 20, 2024 27

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S.A President Ramaphosa Highlights Basic Needs as Top Priorities

S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa says people's primary aspirations are adequate food, water, affordable electricity, and decent housing. In his inauguration speech, he affirmed the government's commitment to enhancing living standards and ensuring equitable access to vital services. According to Ramaphosa, socio-economic development and the fulfilment of basic rights are pivotal objectives for his second term, signalling a strong resolve to address critical issues affecting South Africans:  

todayJune 20, 2024 16

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Optimism and Caution as South Africa’s Unity Government Takes Shape

Investors are hopeful that South Africa's new unity government will implement stable economic policies to spur growth but remain cautious about the coalition's ability to reconcile significant ideological differences as reported by Reuters. After failing to secure a parliamentary majority in last month's national elections, the African National Congress, which has ruled since the end of apartheid in 1994, has formed an alliance with the pro-business Democratic Alliance and smaller […]

todayJune 20, 2024 23

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S.A’s Ramaphosa Pledges to Improve Living Conditions in Second Term

On Wednesday, a weakened South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed that his new multi-party government would enhance basic living conditions for all citizens as he was sworn in for a second term. Ramaphosa's African National Congress will share power with five other parties after losing its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years in the May 29 election.

todayJune 20, 2024 12

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