South Africa News Roundup (February 4, 2024):
Here’s a summary of some of the latest news in South Africa from various sources:
National:
- National minimum wage increase: The government announced a rise in the national minimum wage to R27.58 per hour, effective from March 1st, 2024. (Source: News24, IOL)
- Powerball jackpot winner: The winner of the recent R121 million Powerball jackpot has claimed their prize. They reportedly spent only R45 on the winning ticket. (Source: IOL)
- Labour department halts mall construction: Construction of a mall in Johannesburg has been halted by the Labour Department due to safety concerns. (Source: TimesLIVE)
- Pick n Pay recalls peanut butter: Pick n Pay has recalled three brands of peanut butter due to high levels of aflatoxin. (Source: TimesLIVE)
- New Ramsar wetland site: South Africa has gained its 30th Ramsar wetland site, located near Dullstroom in Mpumalanga. (Source: TimesLIVE)
Crime and Justice:
- Two suspects killed in CIT heist: Two suspects were killed during a shootout with police while attempting a cash-in-transit heist. (Source: TimesLIVE)
- Body of car-hijacking victim found: The body of a man who was hijacked two weeks ago has been found.(Source: TimesLIVE)
- Man arrested for terrorizing family: A man who allegedly terrorized his family for decades has been arrested.(Source: TimesLIVE)
Other:
- Musa Keys, Boity Thulo attend event: Celebrities Musa Keys, Boity Thulo, and others attended a recent event in South Africa. (Source: TimesLIVE)
- Daily Maverick: July 2021 unrest reports criticized: The Daily Maverick criticizes the reports on the July 2021 unrest in South Africa. (Source: Daily Maverick)
- IOL: Woman released on bail after using stolen Eskom cables: A woman has been released on bail after being caught using stolen Eskom cables. (Source: IOL)
Communities:
Unfortunately, your request to search for news specifically within South African online communities is a bit broad for me.To give you the most relevant results, I’d need more information about which specific communities you’re interested in,such as:
- Region: Are you looking for news from a specific province or city?
- Topic: Are you interested in news about a particular issue or event within the community?
- Online platform: Are you looking for news on Facebook groups, Twitter threads, local news websites, or other online platforms?
With more details, I can provide you with a more focused and relevant selection of news from South African online communities.
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Rio de Janeiro News Online Listings Here are some reliable online sources for news about Rio de Janeiro: English Language News Brazilian News Outlets (with English options) Note: For the most comprehensive and up-to-date news, consider combining information from multiple sources. Would you like to focus on a specific aspect of Rio de Janeiro news, such as… Read more: Search Rio De Janeiro News Online Listings - Search Rio De Janeiro News Online Listings
Rio de Janeiro News Online Listings Here are some reliable online sources for news about Rio de Janeiro: English Language News Brazilian News Outlets (with English options) Note: For the most comprehensive and up-to-date news, consider combining information from multiple sources. Would you like to focus on a specific aspect of Rio de Janeiro news, such as… Read more: Search Rio De Janeiro News Online Listings - Search Rio De Janeiro News Online Listings
Rio de Janeiro News Online Listings Here are some reliable online sources for news about Rio de Janeiro: English Language News Brazilian News Outlets (with English options) Note: For the most comprehensive and up-to-date news, consider combining information from multiple sources. Would you like to focus on a specific aspect of Rio de Janeiro news, such as… Read more: Search Rio De Janeiro News Online Listings - Hawks Arrest Five in Crackdown on Organized Crime Syndicate – South African News Briefs – July 10, 2024
ICYMI: [allAfrica]http://dlvr.it/T9RqSX - Spanish tourist trampled to death by elephants in South Africa
ICYMI: Officials say 43-year-old man left his vehicle to take pictures of a breeding herd at Pilanesberg national park A Spanish tourist has been trampled to death by elephants in a South African national park after apparently trying to take pictures of a breeding herd that included three calves. The 43-year-old man was killed on… Read more: Spanish tourist trampled to death by elephants in South Africa - Hawks Arrest Five in Crackdown on Organized Crime Syndicate – South African News Briefs – July 10, 2024
[allAfrica]http://dlvr.it/T9PPgy - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Spanish tourist trampled to death by elephants in South Africa
Officials say 43-year-old man left his vehicle to take pictures of a breeding herd at Pilanesberg national park A Spanish tourist has been trampled to death by elephants in a South African national park after apparently trying to take pictures of a breeding herd that included three calves. The 43-year-old man was killed on Sunday… Read more: Spanish tourist trampled to death by elephants in South Africa - We Finally Have a Cabinet – Now Let’s Get Down to Business
ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] After all the weeks of panic and uncertainty, I believe this is mostly a good Cabinet and a win-win situation for all involved.http://dlvr.it/T9LzBx - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- We Finally Have a Cabinet – Now Let’s Get Down to Business
[Daily Maverick] After all the weeks of panic and uncertainty, I believe this is mostly a good Cabinet and a win-win situation for all involved.http://dlvr.it/T9JQyR - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Joins Call for Library to Be Reopened
ICYMI: [GroundUp] The Louisa Prince Library in Ennerdale has been closed since 2021http://dlvr.it/T9GRXr - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Joins Call for Library to Be Reopened
[GroundUp] The Louisa Prince Library in Ennerdale has been closed since 2021http://dlvr.it/T9DcnX - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian.… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian.… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- La Colombe in Cape Town Named Africa’s Best Restaurant, 2024
[Capital FM] La Colombe, a contemporary French-meets-Asian fine dining restaurant located in Constantia, Cape Town, has been named the best restaurant in Africa for 2024. This prestigious accolade was awarded as part of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, where La Colombe secured the 49th spot globally, making it the only African restaurant to feature… Read more: La Colombe in Cape Town Named Africa’s Best Restaurant, 2024 - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Mkhalele Proud of His Players After Cosafa Cup Journey
ICYMI: [SAFA] The team led by Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele won 1-0 courtesy of an early goal from Thabang Sibanyoni in the third minute, but missed out on a spot in the knockout round after finishing second with five points behind leaders Mozambique in Group A. The tournament rules state that the three… Read more: Mkhalele Proud of His Players After Cosafa Cup Journey - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Mkhalele Proud of His Players After Cosafa Cup Journey
[SAFA] The team led by Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele won 1-0 courtesy of an early goal from Thabang Sibanyoni in the third minute, but missed out on a spot in the knockout round after finishing second with five points behind leaders Mozambique in Group A. The tournament rules state that the three group… Read more: Mkhalele Proud of His Players After Cosafa Cup Journey - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato had… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato had… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Political Interference, Corruption and Nepotism Rife At Tvet Colleges, Study Reveals
ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] A study of TVET colleges has made several recommendations, including tightening the appointment and vetting processes of council members and capping members’ fees.http://dlvr.it/T935N2 - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato had already… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato had already… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Political Interference, Corruption and Nepotism Rife At Tvet Colleges, Study Reveals
[Daily Maverick] A study of TVET colleges has made several recommendations, including tightening the appointment and vetting processes of council members and capping members’ fees.http://dlvr.it/T90gkg - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato had already run… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato had already run… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- DA to Continue Talks With ANC Amid Dispute Over Cabinet Posts
ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] The DA’s Federal Executive will continue negotiations with the ANC about the composition of the government of national unity despite major differences over the allocation of Cabinet posts.http://dlvr.it/T8yp9Q - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato had already run half… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato had already run half… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- DA to Continue Talks With ANC Amid Dispute Over Cabinet Posts
[Daily Maverick] The DA’s Federal Executive will continue negotiations with the ANC about the composition of the government of national unity despite major differences over the allocation of Cabinet posts.http://dlvr.it/T8x4Lh - Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jailICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato had already run half the… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
ICYMI: Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato had already run half the… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail - NCOP Constitutes Key Committees
ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] The Rules Committee of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has,at its first meeting today, appointed members to constitute the Select Committees, Subcommittee on the Review of the Council Rules and the Programming Committee of the 7thParliament.http://dlvr.it/T8tcfK - South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail
Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK A Ugandan-born Londoner on a 9,000-mile run from South Africa to London has been released from jail in South Sudan, his partner has told the Guardian. Deo Kato had already run half the length… Read more: Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail - NCOP Constitutes Key Committees
[Parliament of South Africa] The Rules Committee of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has,at its first meeting today, appointed members to constitute the Select Committees, Subcommittee on the Review of the Council Rules and the Programming Committee of the 7thParliament.http://dlvr.it/T8qw4p - South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- Ten Killed, 24 Injured in Accident On R42 in Mpumalanga
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Ten people have died in a collision involving a minibus taxi and a bus truck on the R42 Road near Delmas.http://dlvr.it/T8nGmD - South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws saying… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws saying… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- Ten Killed, 24 Injured in Accident On R42 in Mpumalanga
[SAnews.gov.za] Ten people have died in a collision involving a minibus taxi and a bus truck on the R42 Road near Delmas.http://dlvr.it/T8kk4g - South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws saying “Kill… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws saying “Kill… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- Seventh Parliament Set Up Internal Structures for Start of New Parliamentary Term
[Parliament of South Africa] Following the election of the Presiding Officers and the inauguration of the new President, the focus of the 7th Parliament will now shift to establishing internal structures necessary for Parliament to function.http://dlvr.it/T8hGSB - South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws saying “Kill all… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws saying “Kill all… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- Is This South Africa’s Second New Dawn?
ICYMI: [The Herald] The inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa for his second term marks the beginning of a new chapter in South Africa. The African National Congress (ANC) will now form a government of National Unity (GNU) in collaboration with other political parties after the May elections.http://dlvr.it/T8fQMd - South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws saying “Kill all the… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws saying “Kill all the… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- Is This South Africa’s Second New Dawn?
[The Herald] The inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa for his second term marks the beginning of a new chapter in South Africa. The African National Congress (ANC) will now form a government of National Unity (GNU) in collaboration with other political parties after the May elections.http://dlvr.it/T8cjm6 - South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist commentsICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws saying “Kill all the kaffirs”… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
- South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
ICYMI: Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws saying “Kill all the kaffirs”… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments - Mpox Cases Rise to 13
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has identified six additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Mpox, taking the total number of cases from seven to 13 since the first case was reported last month.http://dlvr.it/T8ZTY5 - South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments
Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC A South African MP has been suspended by the Democratic Alliance (DA) for racist comments, less than a week after the white-led party formed a coalition government with the African National Congress. A clip of Renaldo Gouws saying “Kill all the kaffirs” –… Read more: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments - South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa warns of ‘toxic cleavages’ at inauguration
ICYMI: President is sworn in for second term as head of coalition government after losing parliamentary majority South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa warned of the dangers of “toxic cleavages” in one of the world’s most unequal countries, after he was inaugurated for a second term as president – this time at the head of a coalition… Read more: South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa warns of ‘toxic cleavages’ at inauguration - Southern African Equity Fund to Put Up 240 Green Apartments in Kiambu
ICYMI: [Capital FM] Nairobi — IHS Kenya, a Southern African private equity fund manager, has unveiled an affordable green housing development in Limuru, Kiambu County.http://dlvr.it/T8WvyQ - South Africa News Update
- Ramaphosa warns of polarisation and inequality as he’s sworn in as South Africa’s president – video
Cyril Ramaphosa warned of ‘toxic cleavages’ during his inauguration ceremony as he was sworn in for a second term as South Africa’s president. Speaking in Pretoria on Wednesday, Ramaphosa said South Africa remains ‘deeply unequal and highly polarised’. ‘The lines drawn by our history and our past, between black and white, between man and woman,… Read more: Ramaphosa warns of polarisation and inequality as he’s sworn in as South Africa’s president – video - South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa warns of ‘toxic cleavages’ at inauguration
President is sworn in for second term as head of coalition government after losing parliamentary majority South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa warned of the dangers of “toxic cleavages” in one of the world’s most unequal countries, after he was inaugurated for a second term as president – this time at the head of a coalition government… Read more: South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa warns of ‘toxic cleavages’ at inauguration - Southern African Equity Fund to Put Up 240 Green Apartments in Kiambu
[Capital FM] Nairobi — IHS Kenya, a Southern African private equity fund manager, has unveiled an affordable green housing development in Limuru, Kiambu County.http://dlvr.it/T8TNrx - Newspapers in South Africa – – Chronicle of a Death Foretold
ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] With reports of the likely closure of a number of print newspapers in South Africa, what does it say about the state of our crumbling news industry and shrinking newsrooms?http://dlvr.it/T8Spsk - Newspapers in South Africa – – Chronicle of a Death Foretold
[Daily Maverick] With reports of the likely closure of a number of print newspapers in South Africa, what does it say about the state of our crumbling news industry and shrinking newsrooms?http://dlvr.it/T8Qr9C - Newspapers in South Africa – – Chronicle of a Death Foretold
[Daily Maverick] With reports of the likely closure of a number of print newspapers in South Africa, what does it say about the state of our crumbling news industry and shrinking newsrooms?http://dlvr.it/T8QGNQ - Gavin Jantjes: To Be Free! A Retrospective 1970-2023 review – fierce and subtle
ICYMI: Whitechapel Gallery, London From post-pop art to late-flowering expressionism, the South African artist is one of his country’s most significant, and this huge survey shows off his extraordinary range Gavin Jantjes – pronounced Yanchez – is not a name on many people’s lips, although he should be. Born in Cape Town in 1948, the… Read more: Gavin Jantjes: To Be Free! A Retrospective 1970-2023 review – fierce and subtle - South African lawmakers re-elect Cyril Ramaphosa as president – video
ICYMI: South African lawmakers have re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president after his African National Congress (ANC) set aside their rivalry with the Democratic Alliance to form a governing pact. Ramaphosa beat Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, in a National Assembly runoff on Friday, taking 283 votes to Malema’s 44.… Read more: South African lawmakers re-elect Cyril Ramaphosa as president – video - Gavin Jantjes: To Be Free! A Retrospective 1970-2023 review – fierce and subtle
Whitechapel Gallery, London From post-pop art to late-flowering expressionism, the South African artist is one of his country’s most significant, and this huge survey shows off his extraordinary range Gavin Jantjes – pronounced Yanchez – is not a name on many people’s lips, although he should be. Born in Cape Town in 1948, the year… Read more: Gavin Jantjes: To Be Free! A Retrospective 1970-2023 review – fierce and subtle - Cyril Ramaphosa reelected as South Africa’s president
ICYMI: Leader gets second term after winning vote just hours after ANC and Democratic Alliance agreed coalition deal South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected by lawmakers for a second term, hours after his African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance (DA) agreed to form a coalition, setting aside their rivalry in a historic… Read more: Cyril Ramaphosa reelected as South Africa’s president - South Africa’s DA reaches agreement on unity government according to leader – video
ICYMI: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) has reached an agreement on joining a government of national unity with the African National Congress after two weeks of negotiations, DA leader John Steenhuisen has said. Once unthinkable, the deal between two sharply antagonistic parties is the most momentous political shift in South Africa since Nelson Mandela led… Read more: South Africa’s DA reaches agreement on unity government according to leader – video - South African lawmakers re-elect Cyril Ramaphosa as president – video
South African lawmakers have re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president after his African National Congress (ANC) set aside their rivalry with the Democratic Alliance to form a governing pact. Ramaphosa beat Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, in a National Assembly runoff on Friday, taking 283 votes to Malema’s 44. The… Read more: South African lawmakers re-elect Cyril Ramaphosa as president – video - Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O: True Story review – emotive South African jazz with a bite
ICYMI: (Mushroom Hour/New Soil) The latest album by Jiyane, of collective Spaza, wades into darker territory to reflect the reality of poverty in the country The South African jazz scene has exploded with fresh talent in recent years, from artists such as Johannesburg collective Spaza, who have developed an urgent form of social consciousness free… Read more: Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O: True Story review – emotive South African jazz with a bite - South Africa’s ANC pushing to set up coalition before election of president
ICYMI: Party chair says Democratic Alliance is onboard as Cyril Ramaphosa hopes to be voted back in as leader on Friday South Africa’s African National Congress is still trying to hammer out a coalition government deal before parliament votes for the country’s president on Friday, after the party’s chair said the second-largest party, the pro-business… Read more: South Africa’s ANC pushing to set up coalition before election of president - Cyril Ramaphosa reelected as South Africa’s president
Leader gets second term after winning vote just hours after ANC and Democratic Alliance agreed coalition deal South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected by lawmakers for a second term, hours after his African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance (DA) agreed to form a coalition, setting aside their rivalry in a historic governance… Read more: Cyril Ramaphosa reelected as South Africa’s president - South Africa’s DA reaches agreement on unity government according to leader – video
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) has reached an agreement on joining a government of national unity with the African National Congress after two weeks of negotiations, DA leader John Steenhuisen has said. Once unthinkable, the deal between two sharply antagonistic parties is the most momentous political shift in South Africa since Nelson Mandela led the… Read more: South Africa’s DA reaches agreement on unity government according to leader – video - Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O: True Story review – emotive South African jazz with a bite
(Mushroom Hour/New Soil) The latest album by Jiyane, of collective Spaza, wades into darker territory to reflect the reality of poverty in the country The South African jazz scene has exploded with fresh talent in recent years, from artists such as Johannesburg collective Spaza, who have developed an urgent form of social consciousness free jazz,… Read more: Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O: True Story review – emotive South African jazz with a bite - South Africa’s ANC pushing to set up coalition before election of president
Party chair says Democratic Alliance is onboard as Cyril Ramaphosa hopes to be voted back in as leader on Friday South Africa’s African National Congress is still trying to hammer out a coalition government deal before parliament votes for the country’s president on Friday, after the party’s chair said the second-largest party, the pro-business Democratic… Read more: South Africa’s ANC pushing to set up coalition before election of president - 12 Accused Appeared in Court for Contravening the Tax Administration Act
ICYMI: [SAPS] Media Statementhttp://dlvr.it/T8FnS4 - FM Taye Confers With Chinese, South African Counterparts
ICYMI: [ENA] Addis Ababa — Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie held very productive discussion with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi and Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.http://dlvr.it/T8CHDV - 12 Accused Appeared in Court for Contravening the Tax Administration Act
[SAPS] Media Statementhttp://dlvr.it/T8CGrg - ‘We need to be one’: South Africans on future with coalition government
ICYMI: ANC must work with rival parties after losing its majority but voters are sceptical of any government of national unity As South Africa’s biggest political parties remain locked in coalition talks the country’s voters have mixed views about what could await them, from hope that politicians will work across ideological divides to bring positive… Read more: ‘We need to be one’: South Africans on future with coalition government - Venomous Sea Snakes Suffering From ‘Cold Shock’ Wash Up On SA Beaches
ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] Rare venomous yellow-bellied sea snakes have been washing up on Eastern Cape and Garden Route beaches, prompting marine experts to caution against touching these deadly creatures and advising to contact aquariums for assistance.http://dlvr.it/T88l1m - FM Taye Confers With Chinese, South African Counterparts
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie held very productive discussion with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi and Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.http://dlvr.it/T88kds - ‘We need to be one’: South Africans on future with coalition government
ANC must work with rival parties after losing its majority but voters are sceptical of any government of national unity As South Africa’s biggest political parties remain locked in coalition talks the country’s voters have mixed views about what could await them, from hope that politicians will work across ideological divides to bring positive change,… Read more: ‘We need to be one’: South Africans on future with coalition government - Venomous Sea Snakes Suffering From ‘Cold Shock’ Wash Up On SA Beaches
[Daily Maverick] Rare venomous yellow-bellied sea snakes have been washing up on Eastern Cape and Garden Route beaches, prompting marine experts to caution against touching these deadly creatures and advising to contact aquariums for assistance.http://dlvr.it/T8688k - This Election Has Laid Bare South Africa’s Democratic Deficiencies
ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] What we have learnt again over the past week is that democracy is a marathon, not a sprint. Ours is imperfect, but without it, we lose all hope of a more equal and just society.http://dlvr.it/T83crw - News report in South Africa
- ‘You can’t fight your way to peace’: from a 20-year-old Israeli to a 99-year-old Briton, eight conscientious objectors on why they refused to serve in the army
ICYMI: Military service for 18-year-olds is a key Tory election pledge in the UK. But in countries with conscription, opting out comes at a heavy cost – ostracisation, fines and time in prison Peter Hathorn, 63, Cape Town, South Africa Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/T822Y7 - Free money? South Africa floats universal basic income for all
ICYMI: The ruling ANC is on a pioneering path to transform the Covid grant into a scheme that aims to combat poverty South Africa is facing the most dramatic political shift since the end of apartheid after the African National Congress lost its majority in the general election of 29 May. Weeks of difficult negotiations… Read more: Free money? South Africa floats universal basic income for all - Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Gained Ground During Run-Up to South Africa’s Elections
ICYMI: [allAfrica] An online activity report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) has found that South Africa’s socio-economic problems are increasingly being blamed on immigrants.http://dlvr.it/T81pWY - This Election Has Laid Bare South Africa’s Democratic Deficiencies
[Daily Maverick] What we have learnt again over the past week is that democracy is a marathon, not a sprint. Ours is imperfect, but without it, we lose all hope of a more equal and just society.http://dlvr.it/T81pM7 - ‘You can’t fight your way to peace’: from a 20-year-old Israeli to a 99-year-old Briton, eight conscientious objectors on why they refused to serve in the army
Military service for 18-year-olds is a key Tory election pledge in the UK. But in countries with conscription, opting out comes at a heavy cost – ostracisation, fines and time in prison Peter Hathorn, 63, Cape Town, South Africa Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/T80Fxt
