insert_link South Africa Trial Postponed for Senzo Meyiwa Murder Suspects The trial of five men accused of murdering former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper and captain Senzo Meyiwa has been postponed for two weeks in the High Court in Pretoria. Meyiwa was fatally shot in a house on the Gauteng East Rand in October 2014. The defence has accused the state of attempting a trial by ambush, citing the introduction of new cell phone data. Zandile Mshololo, one of the defence lawyers, […] todayMay 3, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa ActionSA welcomes a Press Council appeals committee ruling on Rapport’s anonymous elections poll ActionSA welcomes a Press Council appeals committee ruling on Rapport's anonymous elections poll. The ruling found the newspaper, News24, and City Press were wrong for withholding the poll's conducting organisation's identity, violating the Press Code. The party regards this as a significant triumph in its endeavors to oversee the polling industry. ActionSA’s Michael Beaumont expresses respect for the media outlets involved, stating their initial objection was made in the interest […] todayMay 3, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s media have done good work with 30 years of freedom but need more diversity By Prinola Govenden, University of Johannesburg In 1992, two years before the end of apartheid, Nelson Mandela bemoaned the state of South Africa’s print media. He said the media’s domination by middle class males from the minority white population posed the biggest threat to freedom of expression in the country. The same year, the African National Congress under his leadership adopted a media charter calling for all […] todayMay 2, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed to raise the minimum wage substantially once his party is elected into power EFF leader, Julius Malema has vowed to raise the minimum wage substantially once his party is elected into power on the 29th of this month. He spoke at an EFF Workers’ Day rally in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria yesterday. The latest survey by global market research firm Ipsos, predicts that the party will receive 11.5-percent of the vote nationally. Malema says it is important that workers are protected and […] todayMay 2, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa Gauteng MEC Mazibuko Vows Continued Crackdown on Highway Criminals Targeting Motorists Gauteng MEC of Community Safety, Faith Mazibuko, says police will continue to hunt down criminals targeting motorists on the N4 from Pretoria to Rustenburg. There has been a notable increase in the number of reported cases of criminals placing spikes, or objects on public roads, intending to rob them on the highway. Mazibuko says motorists must be vigilant of their surroundings at all times: todayMay 2, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Metalworkers union in S.A condemns Israeli Prime Minister and United States president for their actions in Palestine Metalworkers union Numsa in S.A condemns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United States president Joe Biden for their actions in Palestine, accusing them of conducting a genocidal campaign against Palestinians. The union has announced its solidarity with Palestine, following a request from American activist Angela Davis. They have agreed to collaborate with Davis on a campaign to defend Palestine, mobilising support locally, regionally, and internationally. Numsa’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola has […] todayMay 2, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa DA Accuses ANC of Misusing Public Funds for Political Gain Abroad South Africa's Democratic Alliance has leveled accusations against the African National Congress, alleging the misuse of public funds to influence overseas elections. The DA claims that the ANC organized a partisan gathering involving civil servants from the South African Foreign Service, directing them to support the ANC's campaign efforts abroad. Emma Powell of the DA asserts that civil servants, funded by taxpayers, should serve all citizens impartially, irrespective of political […] todayMay 2, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa South African Embassy in London Leads with Registered Voters According to the Electoral Commission in South Africa, the South African Embassy in London boasts the highest number of registered voters, totaling 19,518, while Joubert Park holds the domestic record with approximately 15,000 registered voters. Out-of-country voting is scheduled at diplomatic missions on May 17th and 18th, ten days ahead of the general election on May 29th. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo urges voters to cast their ballots at their […] todayMay 2, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa DA Western Cape’s premier candidate has announced plans to make the province the first in being load-shedding-free The DA Western Cape's premier candidate Alan Winde has announced plans to make the province the first load-shedding-free province. He pledges to end the scourge of load-shedding, citing its devastating impact on jobs, the economy, and community safety. The City of Cape Town is also implementing robust protection plans and investing in grid upgrades and renewable energy projects. According to Winde, the province has lost billions due to load-shedding, prompting […] todayMay 2, 2024 21
