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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

South Africa

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More than 1300 workers remain underground at a platinum mine in North West of South Africa

The National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa has confirmed that 1,349 mineworkers remain underground at Impala Platinum’s Bafokeng Rasimone mine in Rustenburg, North West. Among them, 669 workers are situated at the north shaft, and 680 are at the south shaft, refusing to surface after reporting for duty on Monday morning. The standoff between the workers and the mine revolves around several issues, including disputes over pension fund payouts, […]

todayDecember 21, 2023 17

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bird TenX: Top 10 African countries on the UNESCO World Heritage sites list

  A UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site has cultural, historical, scientific or other forms of significance and is protected under an international convention. 43 African countries have at least one World Heritage Site and Ethiopia has 11. Here is a list of the African countries that boast the most of these must-see sites: Ethiopia (11) Bale Mountains National Park - an Afroalpine area that […]

todayDecember 20, 2023 6

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Former South African President Zuma withdraws his support of the ANC ahead of general elections

Advocate Modidima Mannya, speaking to Newzroom Afrika, stressed that as a member of the African National Congress, former South African President Jacob Zuma is obligated to follow the party's constitution. This follows Mr. Zuma's withdrawal of support for the ANC in the upcoming general elections. The ANC currently faces challenges, with recent polls suggesting it may secure less than 50% of next year's votes, potentially leading to the need for […]

todayDecember 18, 2023 18

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Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in South Africa has expressed scepticism over nuclear procurement plan

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in South Africa has expressed scepticism over the government’s recent nuclear procurement plan and the PetroSA/Gazprombank investment deal, claiming they lack transparency and rationality. The endorsement of a 3.7-billion-rand deal and the pursuit of a new nuclear procurement process for two-thousand-500 megawatts are met with criticism. OUTA’s Wayne Duvenage suggests these decisions appear hasty and could be politically motivated, possibly driven by the upcoming 2024 […]

todayDecember 15, 2023 9

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City of Tshwane cautions residents to be vigilant of municipal refuse collectors

The City of Tshwane cautions residents to be vigilant of municipal refuse collectors and contractors soliciting Christmas gifts for the festive season. The municipality says residents are not obligated to provide gifts or money to refuse collection personnel. Any attempts to demand gifts or donations go against the city’s policies, and residents are urged to report such incidents. The city’s Selby Bokaba says monthly utility bills cover waste collection, and […]

todayDecember 15, 2023 17

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Needing to borrow money? Four tips on what’s okay and what’s not

  By Bomikazi Zeka, University of Canberra It’s a financially challenging time for most households. With interest rates rising, many are spending even more money on debt repayments or taking out loans to help make ends meet. A report released recently in South Africa, compiled by one of the country’s biggest banks, found that 42% of South Africans, across various income levels, cannot manage their debt. This indebtedness has caused […]

todayDecember 14, 2023 5

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South Africa cracks down on Zimbabwean children entering the country to visit their parents

  Many Zimbabwean parents living in South Africa face significant challenges getting to see their children over the December holidays. Many resort to unlawful methods to get their children into the country. The Border Management Authority has “intensified operations” to put an end to this practice. But claims made by the Border Management Authority of “human trafficking” appear to be unfounded. The government is cracking down on Zimbabwean children entering […]

todayDecember 14, 2023 24

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Eskom has announced the resumption of Stage 2 load-shedding

Eskom has announced the resumption of Stage 2 load-shedding, starting from 4 PM until 5 AM this morning. Load-shedding will then be suspended until 4 PM today, with this pattern expected to continue daily until Sunday afternoon. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokoena has attributed the scale-down in power cuts to lower demand and a further improvement in generation capacity.  

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