insert_link South Africa ANC strengthens integrity commission to address ethical conduct The ANC has strengthened its integrity commission by establishing a new appeals panel to address ethical conduct among its members. The panel will allow individuals to appeal decisions made by the commission and ensure that members under investigation can respond to draft reports. Briefing the media on the outcomes of the special national executive committee meeting in Boksburg, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula said the changes aim to ensure fairness […] todayOctober 30, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa S.A Unions Back One Another in Labour Court Battle Over Community Healthcare Workers South African Union, Cosatu, says it is fully behind its affiliate NEHAWU, as it heads to the Labour Court today in defence of Community Healthcare Workers. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the union seeks to review the arbitration award that ruled against its application to compel the Department of Health to appoint Community Healthcare Workers permanently. She says NEHAWU’s case is justified: todayOctober 29, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa Freedom Front Plus Criticizes Tobacco Bill Consultations as Inadequate Freedom Front Plus says it firmly maintains its stance that the consultation processes followed with the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill of 2022 were inadequate, and that the law’s processing should not continue. The party's Philip van Staden says the Department of Health was dishonest about the prescribed processes: todayOctober 29, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa Submits Evidence to ICJ on Alleged Israeli Genocide Against Palestinians The S.A Presidency says they've has submitted evidence to the International Court of Justice at the Hague in the Netherlands, regarding alleged genocide by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza. This submission includes a memorial with over 750 pages detailing claims that Israel has violated the Genocide Convention. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the evidence accuses Israel of harming Palestinians through military actions, denying them humanitarian aid, and creating conditions for […] todayOctober 29, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa SA to Digitise Housing Records, Tackle Performance and Corruption in Housing Sector South Africa's Human Settlements minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed plans to digitise housing beneficiary records and announced a review of housing delivery performance. In an SABC interview, she expressed concern over metro and municipal performance and emphasised the importance of the Housing Consumer Protection Bill in ensuring quality construction. Kubayi also urged the prosecution of corrupt officials to maintain credibility in the sector: todayOctober 29, 2024 10
insert_link Health / Medical DA is urging government to address a serious shortage of environmental health practitioners DA is urging government to address a serious shortage of environmental health practitioners amid rising food poisoning cases. The party’s Michele Clarke says this shortage affects food inspections, especially in crowded areas, putting public health at risk. Clarke calls for emergency funding to hire more environmental health practitioners and prevent further health issues related to unsafe food: todayOctober 29, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa S.A’s National police commissioner says the rise in mass shootings is a serious concern S.A's National police commissioner Fannie Masemola says the rise in mass shootings in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape is a serious concern that needs immediate action. In a media briefing, Masemola said a comprehensive response is needed to prioritise public safety and address the root causes of violence to combat this troubling trend. He assured the public that efforts are being intensified to tackle the ongoing […] todayOctober 29, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa S.A’s International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola will host his Ukrainian counterpart International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola will host his Ukrainian counterpart, minister Andrii Sybiha today. They will sign an agreement on visa waiver for diplomatic service or official passports. The presidency says this agreement will enable South African officials to travel to Ukraine for peace formula meetings without visa logistical impediments. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says it is through the policy of non-alignment that South Africa has […] todayOctober 28, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ANC president says the party is facing a crisis of authority, legitimacy, and trust To South Africa, ANC president says the party is facing a crisis of authority, legitimacy, and trust. He delivered the OR Tambo memorial lecture in Ekurhuleni yesterday evening. Sunday marked the 107th birthday of the late former ANC president Oliver Tambo, the party’s longest-serving president. Ramaphosa says even as the government of national unity continues to make progress, the electoral outcome put in the starkest of terms what the ANC […] todayOctober 28, 2024 18