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

South Africa

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South Africa

Cape Winelands Fire Services Make Significant Progress in Fighting Paarl Mountain Blaze

The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services report significant progress overnight in battling a fire on Paarl mountain. Cooler temperatures and reduced winds aided containment efforts, but hot spots and active fire lines persist. Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says that aerial and ground crews remain deployed, with flare-ups likely due to warm weather and vegetation. She confirmed that teams continue firefighting and mopping-up operations:  

todayDecember 2, 2024 8

South Africa

In S.A, Gauteng Health MEC to Lead Engagement on Food Safety

In South Africa, Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will lead a multi-stakeholder engagement in Soweto this afternoon, focused on compliance and enforcement of food safety measures. The country is currently battling a foodborne illness outbreak. Over 20 children have died in Gauteng due to suspected food poisoning linked to spaza shops. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says the MEC will also conduct inspections at local spaza shops and supermarkets to […]

todayNovember 26, 2024 18

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S.A’s Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Justice and Two-State Solution for Palestine

  S.A's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to justice, peace, and self-determination for Palestine. He participated in the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Lamola says the only way to achieve peace is a two-state solution, where Israel will be able to exist side-by-side in peace with a viable and fully independent Palestinian state within internationally recognised […]

todayNovember 26, 2024 11

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DA Challenges Gauteng MEC as E-Toll Debt Allocation Looms

  In South Africa, the DA in Gauteng says MEC for Finance, Lebogang Maile, will have to find ways to fund the delivery of quality services with reduced funding. The MEC is set to present the Adjustment Budget for the 2024/2025 financial year today. The DA’s, Dorianne Arendse, says that the provincial government taking responsibility for paying a portion of the e-toll debt, raises serious questions about compromises elsewhere, giving […]

todayNovember 26, 2024 18

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S.A Union Calls for Urgent Reforms in Criminal Justice System

  S.A Union Cosatu says with it being 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, government needs to tackle the shortcomings within the criminal justice system. In South Africa, a woman is killed every three hours; and over 50-percent of women are killed by an intimate partner. Cosatu’s, Zanele Sabela, says the shortcomings in the justice system are well documented by gender-based violence survivors, ranging from […]

todayNovember 26, 2024 12

South Africa

South African National Civic Organisation Urges Government to Expedite Rescue of Illegal Miners

The South African National Civic Organisation in the North West is calling on the government to speed up the process of rescuing illegal miners who remain underground. Around four-thousand illegal miners are still underground at a disused shaft at Stilfontein mine. More than one-thousand illegal miners have resurfaced in recent weeks after Operation Vala Umgodi was mounted by police. Sanco’s spokesperson, Mzukisi Jam, says government’s slow action is disappointing:  

todayNovember 26, 2024 17

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In S.A: Malema Slams Media for Alleged False Reports on EFF

To South Africa, whereEFF leader Julius Malema has criticised the media for spreading, what he calls, false stories about the party, including claims of defections, the mass exodus of members and internal problems. Malema also accused the media of focusing on negative narratives while ignoring the EFF's successes, including its growing influence in Parliament:  

todayNovember 26, 2024 13

South Africa

S.A Police Minister Highlights Crime-Fighting Successes Amid Challenge

S.A' s Police minister Senzo Mchunu says the South African Police Service continues to be successesfull in fighting crime despite ongoing challenges in crime intelligence, technology, and forensics. Mchunu says other successes include the arrest of perpetrators allegedly involved in the mass shootings in Lusikisiki and Qumbu:  

todayNovember 26, 2024 11

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Western Cape DA Urges Year-Round Action Against GBV

The DA in the Western Cape has emphasised the need for 365 days of action against gender-based violence as 16 Days of Activism begins. DA provincial social development spokesperson, Wendy Kaizer-Philander calls for systemic measures highlighting the province’s investment in safe homes and community partnerships, urging all sectors to prioritise sustained interventions to protect women and children:  

todayNovember 26, 2024 14

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