insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed his approval of Resolution 2728 adopted by the United Nations Security Counci President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed his approval of Resolution 2728 adopted by the United Nations Security Council. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the holy month of Ramadan. Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for President Ramaphosa, described the resolution as a crucial development towards establishing a solid groundwork for a permanent ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations in the region. todayMarch 27, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa ANC loses case against the MK Party in SA Electoral Court The South African Electoral Court has dismissed the African National Congress's attempt to prevent a new party, backed by former President Jacob Zuma, from participating in the upcoming general election. The ANC had argued that uMKhonto weSizwe had not met the criteria for official registration. According to the SABC, the country’s electoral court on Tuesday morning rejected that challenge. The ANC, according to the BBC, has said it accepts the […] todayMarch 26, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Johannesburg Calls for Resident Engagement in Drafting Integrated Development Plan 2024/2025 The City of Johannesburg is encouraging residents to take part in meetings aimed at drafting the Integrated Development Plan for 2024/2025. These sessions are designed to involve residents in discussions concerning various service delivery matters, including by-laws, proposed rates tariffs for trading services, and the medium-term budget. According to Vusi Gumbi, spokesperson for the Council speaker, the IDP serves as a crucial tool for informing the metro's executive about residents' […] todayMarch 26, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa Missing Cousins Found Alive; Suspects Arrested in North West, South Africa South Africa's North West police have located Zahraa and Bataviya Mohammed, aged 17 and 19 respectively, who were abducted on their way to school in Hartbeespoort earlier this month. Police spokesperson Sabata Mokgwabone announced that the cousins were found unharmed in a residence at New Stands near Winterveldt and Mabopane the previous evening. Six suspects have been apprehended in connection with the kidnapping and extortion allegations and are expected to […] todayMarch 26, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza Welcomed by South Africa’s Minister South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, has praised the recent UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan. The resolution also urges the release of hostages and increased aid flow. While fourteen members voted in favor, the US abstained. Pandor reiterated South Africa's longstanding support for a Gaza ceasefire. todayMarch 26, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza: what does the law say? By Michelle Nel, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, said the country’s citizens fighting for the Israel Defence Forces in Gaza faced prosecution upon their return. This statement followed tension between South Africa and Israel amid the “humanitarian catastrophe” resulting from Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. There is a history of South African citizens of Jewish descent fighting for Israel, but the number fighting […] todayMarch 26, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa SAP to Pay 500-Million-Rand Settlement to SIU Over Corrupt Eskom Contracts German software giant SAP has agreed to pay the Special Investigating Unit 500 million rand within seven days concerning corrupt contracts at Eskom. The SIU states that the settlement arises from two Eskom contracts, valued at around 1.1 billion rand, awarded to SAP between 2013 and 2016. The Special Tribunal has declared the contracts constitutionally invalid, following an investigation that revealed they were entered into illegally. The SIU emphasizes that […] todayMarch 26, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa High Court in Pretoria Sets Date for Ruling on SA’s National Assembly Speaker’s Urgent Court Bid The High Court in Pretoria has scheduled the ruling on an urgent court bid by SA's National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula for the second of next month. Judge Sulet Potterill expressed dissatisfaction with Mapisa-Nqakula's request to inspect evidence before the ruling. The State has pledged not to arrest Mapisa-Nqakula until the court's decision. On special leave, she seeks to prevent arrest over alleged bribery while serving as Defence Minister. National […] todayMarch 26, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa SA Border Management Authority Intensifies Health Screening Measures for Easter Travellers As Easter approaches, the SA Border Management Authority announces stringent health measures for travelers. Port health specialists will conduct screenings, particularly focusing on travelers from yellow fever endemic areas. The authority empahasizes the importance of health protocols amid ongoing cholera response efforts. todayMarch 26, 2024 18
