insert_link South Africa Millions of South Africans will vote today in the country’s most important election since 1994 Millions of South Africans will vote today in the country's most important election since 1994. This follows two days of special votes. Each voter will receive three ballot papers - a blue one for the National Assembly, an orange ballot paper for regional to National Assembly, and a pink one for the Provincial Legislature. Reporter Andries Cornelissen has more details on the 27.7-million registered voters: todayMay 29, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Metalworkers union plans to picket outside the offices of SA Steel Mills South Africa's Metalworkers union, Numsa, will be picketing outside the offices of SA Steel Mills, trading as Alfeco Holdings, in Meyerton, Gauteng today. This comes after the steel producer fired 165 workers for participating in what the Labour Court ruled was a lawful strike. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says the company has been attacking workers' constitutional right to strike: todayMay 28, 2024 36
insert_link Uncategorized India’s interior minister promises controversial reforms if BJP comes back in power India's ruling BJP party will bring in major reforms including a law that does away with religion based personal laws for minority communities, if it comes back to power. That's according to India's minister of internal affairs, Amit Shah (Uh-mitt Shah) - who's also considered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's right hand man. Ishan Garg has more for us from New Delhi. todayMay 28, 2024 14
insert_link Uncategorized The UN says there is “no safe place” for civilians in Gaza The UN says there is "no safe place" for civilians in Gaza - after dozens of people were killed in an air strike. Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Sunday's attack as a "tragic mishap" but is promising to continue the assault against Hamas targets. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss the Rafah incident. Noga Tarnopolsky - a correspondent in Jerusalem - […] todayMay 28, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Angola and Namibia Join Forces to Repatriate Nationals from Youth Service Center The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security deputy minister stated that the governments of Angola and Namibia are working together to facilitate the repatriation of Angolan nationals currently at the National Youth Service Centre in Ondangwa, back to Angola.Maria Namupala- our northern correspondent- interviewed the official. todayMay 28, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa AfriForum in South Africa Prepares 134 Observers and 170 Neighborhood Watches for Election Period South Africa's AfriForum has confirmed its 134 observers and 170 neighborhood watches are ready for the election period. Community Safety spokesperson Jacques Broodryk says they will closely monitor polling stations and remain on high alert for potential violence. In addition Broodryk says the AfriForum's air wing, with over 40 drones, is also on standby to gather live information and track suspects: todayMay 28, 2024 51
insert_link Namibia Windhoek High Court Issues Final Order Against Dismissed Namib Mills Employees The Windhoek High Court issued a final order preventing 26 dismissed Namib Mills employees and activist Michael Amushelelo from harassing the company or approaching within 70 meters of any of its premises nationwide. This comes after they blocked a Namib Mills depot entrance, risking daily losses of N$ 3.7 million. The court initially granted an interim order in April, barring their unauthorized entry. Now, they are prohibited from any unlawful […] todayMay 28, 2024 15
insert_link World Challenges face rescue efforts in Papua New Guinea landslide Rescue efforts are continuing following Friday's devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea. International aid organisations are working to send food, water and evacuation shelters to the region, but are facing challenges due to the remote location as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayMay 28, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa S.A Electoral Commission has warned voters to be vigilant against misinformation and disinformation The S.A Electoral Commission has warned voters to be vigilant against misinformation and disinformation circulating before the elections. In a media briefing, the commission addressed circulating videos depicting unclear ballots, clarifying that these do not pertain to South African elections. Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Masego Sheburi assured that all votes, including special votes, will be counted transparently from Wednesday and in the presence of party agents to ensure election integrity: […] todayMay 28, 2024 24