DA in South Africa criticises the parliamentary portfolio committee on dismissal of the Children’s Amendment Bill

DA in South Africa criticises the parliamentary portfolio committee on dismissal of the Children’s Amendment Bill

The DA in South Africa criticises the parliamentary portfolio committee on Social Development’s dismissal of the Children’s Amendment Bill, despite acknowledgment of existing law gaps. ANC members cited a lack of public comment review, with the DA proposing a deferred vote to the new term. The party’s Bridget Masango says the ANC’s refusal perpetuates risks in unregulated micro-partial care homes. She says the DA cares for child protection and vows […]

December 1, 2023 5

Health / Medical

South Africa is grappling with a severe shortage of veterinarians

South Africa is grappling with a severe shortage of veterinarians, affecting efforts to combat animal diseases like foot and mouth disease. The South African Veterinary Council has reported an annual exodus of around 150 veterinarians from the country. In response, deputy Higher Education minister Buti Manamela says government has launched a veterinary career guidance awareness programme aimed at schoolchildren. He says the initiative aims to raise awareness about veterinary careers […]

November 29, 2023 9

Business / Economics

South Africa’s Mine Union calls for more shaft inspections to avoid accidents

The South African National Union of Mineworkers’ Health and Safety secretary, Masibulele Naki, has underscored the urgent need for mines to clarify and prioritise shaft inspection procedures to prevent accidents. This follows an incident at Impala Platinum in Rustenburg, North West, in which 11 mineworkers were killed and 75 seriously injured. Reports indicate that a lift fell down a one-kilometer shaft for about 200-meters as miners were being brought to […]

November 29, 2023 5

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Ovafeekelwa mominyeka kwahomatiwa va5 vadipawa kopolifi moSA.

Ovafekelwa veli 5 tava feekelelwa omunyeka kwahomatiwa weembanga, okwa lopotwa vayashwa okufya pefimbo loshiningwanima shomaumbafano osho shaholoka pokati kavo novanambelewa vopolifi mo Gauteng, SA onghela komatango. Oo eli omupopiliko wopolifi moshitopolwa sha Gauteng , Colonel Katlego Mogale, okwati ovanambelewa vopolifi ova waiminafana moshikonga momudingonoko, naashi osha landula eshi vanofwelwako koshikondo shomonanguwi kombinga yeengangala dina eemangela doku kaningila omunyeka ombaanga. Mogale Okwati ovafeekelwa ovo vali veli mokatuwa silver-grey Toyota okapolo katoka, […]

November 28, 2023 9 15 15

Business / Economics

South Africa’s consumer inflation increases to 5.9-percent in October

South Africa’s annual consumer inflation increased for a third consecutive month in October, bordering on the upper limit of the South African Reserve Bank’s inflation target range. The headline rate was 5.9 percent, up from 5.4 percent in September. The consensus among economists before the inflation number was that the Reserve Bank will keep rates on hold when it announces its decision tomorrow.

November 22, 2023 6

Business / Economics

South Africa’s two-pot retirement system faces early implementation amid industry concerns

South Africa’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has recommended that the so-called two-pot retirement system should be implemented on 1 March 2024, instead of March 2025. According to MoneyWeb, SA’s retirement industry has been caught off guard by the decision with financial service providers expressing concern about system readiness, and arguing that both the South African Revenue Service and the retirement industry need until 2025 to adapt to proposed changes […]

November 22, 2023 6

South Africa

South Africa wants ICC to issue arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The South African government has called on the International Crime Court to issue an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by mid-December. The BBC reports that South Africa, along with Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, and Djibouti, submitted a referral to the ICC to investigate whether war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Gaza. South Africa has long been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause. The country […]

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