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In S.A, ANC calls for a constructive, informed, and sober debate on the budget

In S.A, the ANC Veterans' League is calling for a constructive, informed, and sober debate on the budget. ANC Veterans' League president, Snuki Zikalala, says the government should avoid drastic expenditure slashing and must also be mindful of the sentiment of citizens, who struggle with high unemployment and the ongoing high cost of living. Meanwhile, the DA says it refuses to be held hostage or intimidated by the ANC’s blatant […]

today3 March, 2025

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SA Govt Explores New Funding for Water Infrastructure

Water and Sanitation minister in S.A Pemmy Majodina says her department is developing innovative ways of funding both national water resource infrastructure and water services infrastructure. The government is engaging local and international financial institutions and investors to unlock 100-billion-rand in infrastructure financing. Majodina says to date, the Infrastructure Fund has secured 23-billion-rand for seven large water infrastructure projects:  

today3 March, 2025

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African Security Congress In S.A Demands Accountability in Eskom Procurement

The African Security Congress in S.A is calling for greater accountability for all individuals involved in Eskom procurement processes that led to the allegedly unjustified awarding of a 500-million-rand contract to Fidelity Security Services. The ASC advocates for the rights and interests of private security guards in the country. Its president Tebogo Motloung says it is imperative that those who manipulated the system to secure the contract be held responsible […]

today1 March, 2025

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S.A union COSATU Questions AfriForum’s U.S. Engagements

COSATU's central executive committee has noted the latest headlines that a delegation from AfriForum had once again a meeting with officials from the United States’ administration. AfriForum and Solidarity met with US officials on Tuesday to secure funding for a separate Afrikaner settlement and community infrastructure in South Africa. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the federation reiterates its stance and stands firmly behind president Cyril Ramaphosa and government in defence […]

today1 March, 2025

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USAID Grant Freeze in South Africa Threatens HIV/AIDS Fight, Warns Tutu Foundation

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation in S.A warns the permanent freeze of USAID grants in South Africa will have severe consequences in the battle against HIV and AIDS. The foundation's CEO Linda-Gail Bekker says the cancelled funding, including for PEPFAR, which supports 5.5-million people with antiretroviral treatment, threatens critical services. She express concern over the loss of specialised care and prevention tools:  

today1 March, 2025

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BOSA Slams Corporate PR for Failing SA Education

Build One South Africa has criticised corporate Public Relations campaigns that do little to fix South Africa’s education crisis. Leader Mmusi Maimane called on businesses to invest in long-term solutions like Early Childhood Development centres instead of branded donations. With over three-million learners lacking desks and 81-percent of children unable to read for meaning by age 10, BOSA's Roger Solomons demands sustainable corporate investment in education:  

today28 February, 2025

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US Halts USAID HIV Funding for South Africa

The Trump administration has ordered the immediate termination of USAID funding for HIV programs in South Africa, impacting several organizations supported through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief . This decision, reported by News24, could result in setbacks in the fight against HIV and tuberculosis. Since its launch in 2003, PEPFAR has provided South Africa with approximately R145 billion, including R8.1 billion for the current US financial year.

today28 February, 2025

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Minister in the Presidency in S.A says G20 presidency is progressing well

Minister in the Presidency of South Africa, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says its G20 presidency is progressing well following the successful Foreign ministers' meeting in Johannesburg last week and the ongoing Finance ministers and central bank governors' meeting in Cape Town. According to Ntshavheni, the cabinet highlighted that the G20 remains essential for international economic cooperation and for advancing South Africa’s goals of solidarity, equality, and sustainability:  

today28 February, 2025