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

South Africa

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World

Palestinian Observer to UN welcomes ICJ case against Israel

The Palestinian Observer mission to the United Nations has welcomed the move by South Africa to haul Israel before the International Courtof Justice. South Africa filed the lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide in its war on Gaza. It's seeking an order of the court to halt the brutal military assault that has killed more than twenty thousand Palestinians. Palestinian Observer, Riyad Mansour says South Africa papers filed with the court […]

todayJanuary 10, 2024 7

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South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, is leading the country’s delegation to The Hague

South Africa's Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, is leading the country’s delegation to The Hague in the Netherlands where the country’s genocide case against Israel will be heard in the International Court of Justice. The delegation consists of prominent diplomats and officials who will join forces with global political figures like former British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn. Lamola says he is determined to end the humanitarian crisis […]

todayJanuary 10, 2024 8

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Opinion Pieces

South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: expert sets out what to expect from the International Court of Justice

  By Magnus Killander, University of Pretoria The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will be holding public hearings on 11-12 January at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the court, in a case brought by South Africa against Israel. South Africa has accused Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention in its military bombardment and siege of Gaza, which started after the deadly 7 October Hamas attack […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 18

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Namibia

We are going to play for the nation at Afcon: Benjamin

  Senior national football team coach, Collin Benjamin, has said while no one is optimistic about the Brave Warriors’ chances in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), their objective is to represent Namibia with pride. Benjamin said this after their goalless draw with Ghana in Kumasi Monday night, ahead of their trip to Ivory Coast. Namibia is drawn in Group E alongside Mali, Tunisia, and neighbours South Africa. In […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 20

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SA’s proposed Integrated Energy Plan is criticised by experts

South Africa’s proposed Integrated Energy Plan, released for public comment, has received criticism from experts. The draft aims to outline how electricity supply and demand will be balanced until 2050. However, energy experts, including Chris Yelland, have expressed dissatisfaction, citing a lack of clarity and comprehensive details on addressing rolling blackouts.

todayJanuary 9, 2024 6

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SA Water Minister Mchunu says water challenges in eThekwini is due to poor governance

SA's Water and Sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu says poor governance in the eThekwini Municipality has resulted in a failure to proactively solve challenges within the water network. The department has been pushing for the idea that Umngeni-uThukela Water takes over ten of eThekwini’s water works, which, according to the minister, represents 90-percent of sewage processing in the city. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mchunu says eThekwini’s water infrastructure needs to be […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 10

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International Court of Justice to hear South Africa’s plea against Gaza ‘massacre’

The International Court of Justice will begin arguments on South Africa's bid to stop what it calls the massacre of Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa’s International Relations Director General, Zane Dangor told Newzroom Africa that institutionalised impunity has allowed a ‘textbook genocide to unfold in Gaza.’Separately, Al Jazeera reports that the United Nations’ humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths says Gaza has become a place of “death and despair” for Palestinians as […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 9

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Competition Commission of South Africa says it will continue to act against schools that not following school uniform guidelines

The Competition Commission of South Africa says it will continue to act against schools that not following school uniform guidelines in the country. In 2021, the commission reached an agreement that schools abandon exclusivity deals with suppliers. But many schools across the country have not implemented this, and the commission has already received over 220 complaints. The commission’s spokesperson, Karabo Motaung, has told ENCA that the commission is still taking […]

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Health / Medical

Taxes on e-cigarettes: South Africa must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns

By Marius van Oordt, University of Pretoria The 21st century has seen a massive expansion in the ways that people can consume tobacco and nicotine. Innovative new products include electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS” or e-cigarettes) and heat-not-burn (HnB) products. One of the challenges this has thrown up is the tax rates on these products. Combustible tobacco products like cigarettes and loose tobacco are generally taxed at similar rates since […]

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