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DA Urges Minister to Brief Parliament on DRC Crisis

The DA is calling on minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, to urgently brief Parliament on the deteriorating situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes after M23 rebels in the eastern DRC killed nine South African National Defence Force soldiers last week. The DA’s, Chris Hattingh, says a detailed report to members of Parliament will help determine how best to withdraw the SANDF from the […]

27 January, 2025

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South Africa’s says it cannot yet determine its stance on a common BRICS currency

South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says his country cannot yet determine its stance on a common BRICS currency. Highlighting the country’s reliance on the US dollar, Mashatile emphasised the need for caution in trade decisions. He noted that while discussions continue, South Africa must prioritise its economic stability before committing to such significant shifts:

22 January, 2025

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S.A President says his country will focus its G20 Presidency on solidarity

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will focus its G20 Presidency on solidarity, equality, and sustainable development adding that the G20 is important in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on major international economic issues. In his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Ramaphosa, says it is important to foster cooperation to deal with the challenges the world faces:

22 January, 2025

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RISE Mzansi Alarmed by Deaths in South Africa’s 2024/25 Festive Season Crashes

RISE Mzansi has expressed alarm over the one-thousand-502 deaths from one-thousand-234 crashes during the 2024/25 festive season in S.A, with pedestrians accounting for 41-percent of fatalities. RISE Mzanzi's Makashule Gana says the party urges ongoing education campaigns, 24/7 traffic law enforcement, and monthly crash statistics. He emphasises a need for personal responsibility and continuous efforts to meet the goal of halving road fatalities by 2030:

21 January, 2025

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ANC in South Africa to Balance Decision on Strengthening or Disbanding Structures in Gauteng and KZN

The ANC says it has to be balanced when deciding whether to disband or strengthen its structures in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The two provinces were the ANC’s biggest losers at last year's May 29 general elections. ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, says there were other factors taken into consideration concerning the two provinces:

20 January, 2025

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South Africa’s Security Industry Regulator Investigates Criminal Allegations Against Providers

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority of South Africa has launched investigations into allegations of some security providers who are engaging in criminal activities across the country. Spokesperson Azwi-faneli Tshisi-kamulilo says two incidents were reported in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal of security providers involved in extortion activities and other companies are practicing that nationwide:

20 January, 2025

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Western Cape Education Department Denies Teacher’s Unfair Dismissal Claim After Harassment Case

In South Africa's Western Cape, the Education Department has denied claims made by a teacher that she was unfairly let go from her position, following a sexual harassment case that she filed against a fellow teacher. In a TikTok video, Kelly Manus alleged that she laid the complaint against Symphony High School principal’s husband after he touched her inappropriately. She also claims that the principal jeopardised her opportunity to […]

17 January, 2025

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Tshwane Bus Services in South Africa officially resumes normal services

The Tshwane Bus Services in South Africa has officially resumed its normal services amid driver shortages. Thirty drivers were dismissed in November last year, after participating in an unprotected strike in May. The decision to fire the drivers was taken after they appeared before a disciplinary hearing. City of Tshwane’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says the recruitment process to fill these vacancies is currently underway and will be concluded as […]

16 January, 2025

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SA Mining Communities Demand Mantashe’s Accountability for Stilfontein Massacre

In S.A, Mining Affected Communities United in Action demands accountability from Mineral Resources minister Gwede Mantashe for the Stilfontein massacre. Executive Director Christopher Rutledge reports 154 rescued and 78 deceased from the mining shaft, with around 400 illegal miners still underground. Rutledge highlights dire conditions but lauds community volunteers for saving lives.

16 January, 2025