insert_link South Africa EFF has condemned Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber’s extension of the temporary concession for foreign nationals The EFF has condemned Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber’s extension of the temporary concession for foreign nationals, who are awaiting the outcome of visa, waiver, and appeal applications. The new expiry date for the concession, which applies only to foreign nationals who have been legally admitted into South Africa, is December 31st. The EFF’s national spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Mathys, says this decision highlights the DA’s inability and lack of commitment to […] todayJuly 5, 2024 47
insert_link World Floods in India’s Assam kill 52 and displace thousands At Least 52 people have died and thousands displaced due to flooding in India's North Eastern state of Assa. The deluge has inundated much of the state - affecting more than 2 million people. Our India correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more. todayJuly 5, 2024 43
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission notes low turnout at various registration points in the country during from 24-29 June The Electoral Commission has noted a low turnout at various registration points in the country during the week of 24-29 June 2024. Our Northern correspondent Maria Namupala compiled this report. todayJuly 5, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia FEATURE: GENERAL VOTER REGISTRATION VIEWS: TREZA DE FATIMA COOPER (99FM PRESENTER) In June, statistics revealed that more than 500,000 eligible Namibians have registered to vote in the upcoming November 27th elections. Our team had the opportunity to interview Treza De Fatima Cooper from 99FM on her view. Fresh Fm and 99FM Station Manager KayCee Butshe also provided his view. todayJuly 5, 2024 19
insert_link Uncategorized Iranians to Decide Between Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and Conservative Saeed Jalili in Presidential Runoff Iranians will return to the polls today to decide between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and hard-line conservative Saeed Jalili in a presidential runoff. The initial vote saw no candidate securing a majority. Pezeshkian advocates for improved foreign relations to boost Iran’s economy, while Jalili holds strong anti-Western views. This election follows the death of former president Ebrahim Raisi. This is the country's second presidential runoff in history. todayJuly 5, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Youth Dialogue On Sustainable Energy Futures For Namibia Kicks Off The Namibia Youth Energy Forum in collaboration with the Society For International Development hosts the Youth Dialogue On Sustainable Energy Futures For Namibia today in the capital. Chairperson Fanuel Shinedima spoke with Future Media News. todayJuly 5, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Cape Forum Opposes Potential Appointment of John Hlophe The Cape Forum strongly opposes the potential appointment of former Western Cape Judge president and MK parliamentary leader, John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission. They label the nomination a dishonour to the legal system. They criticise Hlophe's attempts to influence judicial decisions favouring former president Jacob Zuma. The forum’s Heindrich Wyngaard warns that Hlophe's appointment, alongside EFF nominee Julius Malema, could threaten the judiciary’s integrity: todayJuly 5, 2024 31
insert_link World France polls point to hung parliament after July 7 second round of election The latest polls ahead of France's general election second round show that a hung parliament is the most likely outcome. The surveys do still show that the far-right National Rally is on course to become the biggest party in parliament after Sunday's decisive vote. Ross Cullen reports. todayJuly 5, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia FEATURE: GENERAL VOTER REGISTRATIONS VIEWS: NOVA 1035’S DEON VAN RENSBURG From Nova 103, Deon Van Rensburg spoke with our news team on why he chose to register to vote in this year's elections. Over 500,000 eligible Namibians have thus far registered by the end of June. todayJuly 5, 2024 24