insert_link World US imposes visa ban for extremist Israeli settlers The US will impose visa bans on extremist Israeli settlers following attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. It's a rare rebuke from the Biden administration for its Middle East ally. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 6, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa SA’s Deputy president Paul Mashatile says load-shedding remains a stubborn challenge Deputy president Paul Mashatile says load-shedding remains one of the most stubborn challenges in the government’s efforts to grow the country’s economy. He addressed the National Council of Provinces yesterday. Mashatile says load-shedding has also adversely affected people’s overall quality of life, therefore government continues implementing the Energy Action Plan to achieve energy security. He says the plan includes five key pillars. todayDecember 6, 2023 5
insert_link World Japan Defense Minister expresses concern about US military Osprey flights Japan says it has lingering concerns with the US military continuing to fly Osprey aircraft in the country after one crashed last week. The US has identified the eight personnel who were on board the plane when it went down near Yakushima island on November 29. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayDecember 6, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Opuwo Town Council maintains status quo The Opuwo Town Council on Tuesday re-elected its councillors in their various positions. In an election held at the town council chambers, Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo, a Popular Democratic Movement councillor, retained her mayoral position after accepting an unopposed nomination from fellow party member Kaare Lucuis Mupya. Kasipo Kakondo, a PDM councillor, will deputise Mbinge-Tjeundo. Mupya was re-elected as the management committee’s chairperson, while PDM’s Forester Matjiru Tjijahura and Swapo veteran Wilhelmine […] todayDecember 6, 2023 8
insert_link South Africa The Freedom Front FF Plus says the ANC is so far gone that it’s boasting about its failures The Freedom Front Plus says the ANC government’s illusion that it is a great achievement to have millions of South Africans dependent on social grants is shocking. The party’s, Fanie du Toit, says government is boasting that the number of social grants has skyrocketed over the past 25 years. He says the reality is that South Africa’s social service system is one of the world’s most expensive for taxpayers to […] todayDecember 6, 2023 8
insert_link South Africa The DA accuses the ANC of derailing efforts to tackle cadre deployment South Africa's DA accuses the ANC of obstructing Parliament’s attempts to address the contentious issue of cadre deployment. The party argues president Cyril Ramaphosa’s pledges for a professional Public Service now appear hollow as the ANC unilaterally canceled a crucial meeting on the adoption of the Public Service Amendment Bill. The DA’s Leon Schreiber says the ANC’s move, following a series of delays, practically rules out passing the bill before […] todayDecember 6, 2023 5
insert_link South Africa UN Refugee Agency Warns Stranded Rohingya in Andaman Sea are “Looking Death in the Eye” The United Nations refugee agency says as many as 400 Rohingya Muslims could be adrift in the Andaman Sea without adequate supplies. It's warning they could die if more is not done to rescue them. Patrick Fok reports. todayDecember 6, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa The DA in South Africa says president Cyril Ramaphosa’s parliament is a paralysis of a new dawn To South Africa....DA leader John Steenhuisen has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet and the 6th Parliament, describing it as a paralysis of a new dawn. During a media address on the DA’s parliamentary leadership and efforts to hold the executive and ANC accountable, Steenhuisen expressed disappointment in Ramaphosa’s reform declarations, asserting that legislation reflecting a new era for South Africans has not materialised. Steenhuisen characterised the sixth parliament as evidence […] todayDecember 6, 2023 3
insert_link World Charges dropped against 17 Austin police officers over tactics used in 2020 George Floyd protests A Texas prosecutor has dropped charges against 17 Austin police officers who allegedly used excessive force during racial justice protests in 2020 - following the murder of George Floyd. Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza is asking the Department of Justice of investigation instead. At least two people - including a teenager - were critically injured during the protests - after police fired bean bag rounds into the crowd. Toni […] todayDecember 6, 2023 5
