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Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:17:49 GMT
Man Arrested in Botswana Smuggling 7 Zimbabwean Children Into South Africa
[New Zimbabwe] A ZIMBABWEAN man, Eric Mpofu (29) was arrested last Friday in Botswana while attempting to smuggle seven children into South Africa.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 04:38:15 GMT
Electricity Regulation - Uganda Is Africa's Best - Nigeria Beaten By Ghana, South Africa - AfDB
[Premium Times] Other strong performers include East African neighbours, Kenya and Tanzania, as well as Namibia and Egypt.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:38:55 GMT
Researchers to Regain Access to Vital Vaccine Data
[GroundUp] Medical Research Council issues upbeat statement after meeting with health department

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:33:04 GMT
Secrecy Surrounds R80 Million in Lottery Funding for Sports Project
[GroundUp] Politically connected businessman Solly Siweya pops up again

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:38:55 GMT
Corruption Busters - Short-Changed On Funding and Political Commitment
[The Conversation Africa] The word corruption has its roots in the Latin adjective corruptus which refers to something that is spoiled, corrupted or perverted.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:36:53 GMT
Here Are Five Factors That Drove Low Voter Turnout in South Africa's 2021 Elections
[The Conversation Africa] Why do so few South Africans vote? The 2021 local government elections witnessed the lowest turnout for democratic elections in South Africa: just under half of registered voters came to the polls. This reflects a longer tra...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:45:42 GMT
Parliament Acts Against Sexual Abuse of Young Athletes
[Govt of SA] The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture will no longer ignore the abuse and inappropriate violation of young athletes in South Africa.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:44:46 GMT
Forum to Discuss Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacturing
[SAnews.gov.za] Leading a world-class consortium to create the first technology transfer hub for COVID-19 vaccines in Africa, South Africa's Department of Science and Innovation is convening a multi-stakeholder forum on Thursday, in collaboration wit...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:36:06 GMT
Parliament Welcomes Progress On Electoral Amendment Bill
[Govt of SA] The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs welcomes the progress and work done by the executive in complying with the Constitutional Court ruling regarding the election of independent candidates in national and provincial elections.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:35:29 GMT
Western Cape Government Welcomes Failure of Proposed 18th Amendment On Section 25 of the Constitution
[Govt of SA] Failure to pass amendment brings an end to irrational land proposals

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:34:52 GMT
A Host of Art and Experiences On Auction to Benefit South Africa's World Class Museum, Norval Foundation
[Daily Maverick] As part of their dedication to supporting museums in South Africa, the country's leading fine art auction house Strauss & Co is proud to present its twenty-fifth auction of the year in support of Norval Foundation on Thursday 9 Decem...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:31:57 GMT
SARS to Implement Tax Directives Enhancements
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will from 1 March 2022, introduce changes to its systems, in an effort to prevent large tax return debt for taxpayers who receive income from more than one source.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:51:05 GMT
Committee Agrees in Principle to Inquiry Into Power Procurement Deals
[SAnews.gov.za] Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy has agreed in principle to the terms of reference for an inquiry into the awarding of energy contracts related to the procurement of energy through the Risk Mitigation I...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:47:52 GMT
SARS Warns Taxpayers of Phishing Scams
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned the public of scams that are defrauding taxpayers.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:43:30 GMT
Fikile Mbalula Demands R2 Million From Groundup Reporters
[GroundUp] He accuses us of defamation but does not point out any factual errors in our article

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:36:50 GMT
45,000 Commuters Use Four Toilets At Mthatha Taxi Rank
[GroundUp] Construction of a new rank has been halted since 2010

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:36:31 GMT
Pandor Sends Condolences Following Ambassador Mabuza's Passing
[SAnews.gov.za] International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has sent a message of condolence to the family, friends and colleagues of Ambassador Lindiwe Mabuza.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:35:41 GMT
Western Cape Human Settlements On Qolweni Housing Project in Plettenberg Bay
[Govt of SA] Construction of phase 1 at Qolweni project on track to be completed in time

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:49:14 GMT
Researchers Produce First Look at How Vaccine Deals With Omicron Variant
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Vaccines against the virus that causes Covid-19 may provide less immunity to the Omicron variant than to other major versions of Covid-19, according to laboratory experiments in South Africa.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:25:04 GMT
'A Crime Against Humanity' - Alleged Corrupt PPE Contracts Worth R14.8 Billion Under Investigation, Parliament Told
[Daily Maverick] Problems with accountability -- whether state institutions or individuals -- are hindering efforts to recoup funds stolen through corruption related to personal protective equipment, parliamentary watchdog hears.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:03:12 GMT
Ghana, South Africa Holds Business Forum in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana and South Africa have held a business forum aimed at building sustainable business ties and strengthening bilateral trades between the two countries.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:01:47 GMT
People With Disabilities Protest At Parliament
[GroundUp] Qhakaza Disability Group demands better access to jobs, housing and transport

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:59:06 GMT
The Paradox of Infection and Vaccination Statistics
[GroundUp] Does it seem like a lot of your vaccinated friends are infected with Covid? That doesn't mean the vaccines aren't working

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:54:09 GMT
MPs Demand Update On Special Investigation Unit's Lottery Probe
[GroundUp] DA's Mat Cuthbert says SIU has already missed a deadline given by the President

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:19:46 GMT
Minister Thulas Nxesi On Reviewing South Africa's Labour Laws
[Govt of SA] A review of SA's labour laws is long overdue -Employment and labour Minister T.W Nxesi

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:19:13 GMT
Parliament Saddened By Passing of Mr Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim
[Govt of SA] The Presiding Officers of Parliament, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos Masondo, are deeply saddened by the passing on of the anti-ap...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:17:54 GMT
Parliament Passes Division of Revenue Amendment Bill
[Govt of SA] The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill at its plenary sitting today.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:48:46 GMT
As ANC Decays, the SACP and Cosatu Might Soon Have to Make Important Decisions About Their Future
[Daily Maverick] While the ramifications of the local election results for the ANC and the main opposition parties have been examined in many areas, it may be that the results of the poll lead to a fork in the road for other organisations too, includ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:47:46 GMT
Employment and Labour Conducts Blitz Inspections in Mpumalanga, 8 to 9 Dec
[Govt of SA] Road freight and logistics industry mega blitz inspections to be conducted by Mpumalanga

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:34:23 GMT
To Be a Force for Good in the World, We Must Strengthen Democracy in South Africa
[Daily Maverick] It is often said that foreign policy begins at home, and it is, therefore, a sign of our political malaise that South Africans no longer wrestle with our role in the world. This occurred to me while accompanying President Cyril Ramap...



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