insert_link South AfricaIn South Africa, DA Opens Councillor Applications for Local Elections In South Africa, The DA officially opens applications for councillor candidates for the upcoming local government elections on Saturday. The party seeks skilled, committed individuals who share the party’s values and focus on improving local communities. This follows new regulations to address issues in many towns facing mismanagement. DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille told the media the party also started a catalyst programme and its participants were selected and […] today29 January, 2025 58
insert_link NamibiaMinistry of Home Affairs opens 2025 student permit applications The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has announced that the application period for student permits for the 2025 academic year is now open for prospective foreign students who have enrolled or plan to enroll at Namibian educational institutions. Ministry spokesperson Margaret Kalo. The fees for annual student permits have been set at N$1,600 for primary and secondary education and N$2,200 for tertiary education. Payment […] today28 October, 2024 45
insert_link NamibiaOver 10 000 apply for legal aid in 2023 Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has revealed that her ministry, through its Directorate of Legal Aid, received over 10 000 applications from people seeking legal representation during the course of this year. “With access to justice being an important pillar of our democracy, the ministry reports that we have received approximately 10 200 legal aid applications this year, with 7 500 granted and 2 700 denied,” Dausab said during the Cabinet […] today4 December, 2023 16