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

AFRIFORUM

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AfriForum and SAAI Urge Interpol Action on Cross-Border Stock Theft Between South Africa and Lesotho

To South Africa, where AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative have called on Interpol to enhance its efforts against growing cross-border stock theft between South Africa and Lesotho. They stress the critical role of livestock farming in regional economy and food security, urging for better assessment of criminal syndicates and increased support for local law enforcement. SAAI’s Theo de Jager advocates for a robust monitoring framework to address these […]

todayAugust 30, 2024 11

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AfriForum Applauds Gauteng High Court’s Decision to Block NERSA’s Appeal for Electricity Tariff Hikes

AfriForum has welcomed the Gauteng High Court’s decision to block energy regulator NERSA's appeal for municipal electricity tariff hikes. The court deemed the planned increases unlawful, rejecting NERSA's application. AfriForum’s Morné Mostert emphasises the need for municipalities to submit cost-of-supply studies to justify tariff hikes. He says the court ordered that unauthorised rates be reverted pending submissions reviews:  

todayAugust 20, 2024 31

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AfriForum Prepares for Court Battle with Eskom Over Coal and Diesel Contracts

To South Africa, where AfriForum says it is ready to face Eskom in court again over the application to obtain information about the power utility’s existing coal and diesel contracts. The High Court in Johannesburg has granted Eskom leave to appeal a March court ruling, which ordered the power utility to provide the civil rights organisation with information regarding the contracts within ten days. AfriForum’s, Charné Mostert, says Eskom now […]

todayAugust 15, 2024 21

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AfriForum Calls for Enhanced Collaboration to Address South Africa’s Crime Crisis Amid Detective Shortage

AfriForum urges the South African Police Service to collaborate closely with neighbourhood watches and other security agencies to combat rising crime. The call follows revelations of a severe shortage of eight-thousand-500 detectives and a backlog of unsolved cases. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk says recent figures reveal that over 80-thousand murder and 61-thousand rape cases have been closed without resolution due to insufficient manpower and inadequate resources:  

todayAugust 13, 2024 33

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South Africa’s AfriForum calls for an integrated, community-focused approach to prevent water crises

South Africa's AfriForum calls for an integrated, community-focused approach to prevent water crises. The organisation's head of environmental affairs Lambert de Klerk has acknowledged Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina’s stance on municipal responsibilities, but emphasises the department's crucial role. He advocates for stronger coordination between national, provincial, and local authorities to ensure effective water service delivery across South Africa:  

todayAugust 6, 2024 18

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Special Investigating Unit in S.A To Investigate AfriForum’s NSFAS Corruption Complaint

The Special Investigating Unit in S.A is set to probe AfriForum’s corruption complaint against the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, involving minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, and former scheme board chairperson, Ernest Khosa. This follows a formal complaint lodged with the Public Protector in January. AfriForum’s Campaign Officer, Charné Mostert, calls the transfer to the SIU a positive step towards justice:  

todayAugust 2, 2024 37

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AfriForum Criticizes South Africa’s Water Security Plans for Lack of Infrastructure Renovation

In South Africa, AfriForum says the Department of Water and Sanitation’s water security and sanitation service delivery plans will be futile if concrete plans for renovating municipal distribution networks are not included. Currently, the department has 14 major national water resource infrastructure projects valued at more than 100-billion-rand, which are in different stages of implementation around the country. AfriForum’s, Marais de Vaal, says the department’s current plan does not offer […]

todayJuly 25, 2024 23

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ActionSA’s Senate Addresses South Africa’s Coalition and Governance Issues in Two-Day Session

To South Africa, where ActionSA's Senate held a two-day session to address calls from Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni councillors about the party's coalition relationships and its role in stabilising governance. Spokesperson, Samkelo Mgobozi says the party is committed to not partnering with the ANC, however, emphasised the party's intent to ensure effective service delivery:  

todayJuly 22, 2024 28

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AfriForum Challenges Appointment of Former Judge John Hlophe to South Africa’s Judicial Services Commission

In S.A, AfriForum has initiated legal proceedings to challenge the National Assembly’s appointment of former impeached judge-president John Hlophe to the Judicial Services Commission. The civil rights organisation argues Hlophe's appointment is irrational and unlawful given his previous misconduct. AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel says the Constitutional Court is being petitioned to address this matter as it has exclusive jurisdiction over the case:  

todayJuly 22, 2024 21

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