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

South Africa

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Freedom Front Plus Sees S.A Government Of National Unity as Key to Reforming Public Healthcare Sector

The Freedom Front Plus says the country’s political landscape offers it the opportunity, through its participation in the S.A government of national unity, to help fix the public healthcare sector. The total budget allocated for health in 2024/2025 amounts to 62.2-billion-rand. FF Plus’, Philip van Staden, says changes need to be made to the management and administration of the Department of Health, and policies need to be reviewed. He adds […]

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Striking Ford workers affiliated with the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa will return to work

The Striking Ford workers affiliated with the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa will return to work today at the Silverton manufacturing plant in Pretoria. The union embarked on a strike demanding bonus payments from the motoring company, as well as a share in the profits. The Labour Court last week granted Ford SA an interim order interdicting the strike. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says Ford management has agreed […]

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Brenda Fassie’s 1997 hit song Vulindlela still raises questions about South Africa as a nation

          By Mbali Mazibuko, University of Johannesburg   In 1997, South Africa’s most famous music star had a huge hit. Brenda Fassie’s Vulindlela became a national pop anthem, played especially at weddings and celebrations. Vulindlela can be loosely translated from the Zulu language as an instruction to “make way” or, if you like, “clear the path”. The song is about making way for the groom (and […]

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South Africa’s Action Society has requested a meeting with Police minister Senzo Mchunu to discuss safety reforms

To South Africa, where Action Society has requested a meeting with Police minister Senzo Mchunu to discuss safety reforms. Spokesperson Juanita du Preez highlighted concerns over police corruption and mismanagement, proposing measures like an anti-corruption unit, enhanced whistleblower protection, and regular public reporting. Du Preez says Action Society aims to collaborate with Mchunu to improve public safety and restore trust in law enforcement:  

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In S.A, Alexforbes Clarifies Two-Pot Retirement System Applicability and Implications

In South Africa, Alexforbes has clarified that not all retirement funds will be applicable under the two-pot system. Pension companies are providing more information on the process, with John Anderson from Alexforbes explaining the financial implications and conditions for withdrawing from the savings pot. Anderson highlights that the two-pot system is designed to balance long-term retirement savings with addressing immediate short-term financial needs.  

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Western Cape Education Department says schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain closed

Western Cape's Education Department says schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain closed tomorrow. This decision follows severe weather conditions that have caused extensive road damage and flooding, posing safety risks for learners and teachers. Education MEC, David Maynier says affected schools are expected to reopen on Monday, pending ongoing assessments and repairs to damaged infrastructure across the province:  

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DA’s Ian Cameron Assumes Chairmanship of S.A Police Portfolio Committee

In South Africa, DA member of Parliament, Ian Cameron, the new portfolio committee on Police chairperson, says he is ready for the work ahead to create a safer country. A former crime activist, he has in the past been very vocal about the police’s failures, specifically under the leadership of former minister, Bheki Cele. Cameron says the committee plans to provide proper oversight of the police service and hold it […]

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ANC Denies Coercion by Big Business in Government Partnership with DA

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula has dismissed claims that they were forced by big business to work with the DA in the government of national unity. Of the 32 ministerial posts and 43 deputy minister posts the DA got six ministers and six deputy ministers in the new cabinet. In an interview with the SABC, Mbalula says there is an over-exaggeration about capital and those who own the means of […]

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DA Calls for Culpable Homicide Charges Against Qedani Mahlangu and Makgabo Manemela

In S.A, The DA in Gauteng is calling for former Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and mental health director Makgabo Manemela to face culpable homicide charges. This comes after the High Court in Pretoria found that the negligent conduct of the two caused the death of some of the 141 victims of the Life Esidimeni tragedy in 2016. The mental health patients were transferred to ill-prepared nongovernmental organisations from Life Esidimeni. […]

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