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Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:34:30 GMT
Kholiswa Tyiki, a Godsend to Mdantsane's Women
[New Frame] In part two of a four-part series on grassroots activism against gender-based violence, we look at an East London woman's involvement in her hometown, where she organises against the violence that women experience.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 12:10:58 GMT
Tech-Boosted English Classes Reach More Migrants
[New Frame] Covid-19 lockdowns forced a Cape Town organisation to adapt its teaching methods. Now its language instruction helps those living in other parts of Africa and even beyond.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:06:03 GMT
Probe Into Parliamentary Precinct Fire
[SAnews.gov.za] No stone will be left unturned in determining the cause of a fire at Parliament.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:45:21 GMT
SA's Blitz On Undocumented Zimbabweans 'Foolish, UN-African' - EFF
[New Zimbabwe] ECONOMIC Freedom Fighters (EFF) Zimbabwe has described as "foolish and u-African" the ongoing massive clampdown on undocumented Zimbabweans by the South African government.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:39:43 GMT
South Africa Petrol Prices Set to Drop On Wednesday
[Capital FM] Johannesburg -- South Africans motorists can now heave a sigh of relief after the energy regulatory body announced the reduction of fuel prices as of Wednesday.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:45:13 GMT
Parliament On Containment of Fire
[Govt of SA] Parliament confirms that the fire flare up that engulfed the roof of the National Assembly Building in the afternoon yesterday has now been contained.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:08:25 GMT
SA Blocks Hundreds of Undocumented Zimbabweans
[New Zimbabwe] SOUTH AFRICAN Home Affairs department has set up roadblocks to net in hundreds of undocumented Zimbabweans flocking into the country.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:07:51 GMT
SA Records 3,232 New Cases of Covid-19
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has recorded 3 232 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total number of laboratory confirmed cases 3 475 512.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:07:23 GMT
Parliament Fire Flare Up Contained
[SAnews.gov.za] Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo has confirmed this morning that the fire that flared up on Monday afternoon has now been contained.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:22:38 GMT
Zanu-PF Fights Back Wants to Slap SA With Aviation Tax
[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF Sandton branch in South Africa has crafted a proposal of a 'Dr (Aaron) Motsoaledi Aviation Bill' which would impose a pollution levy on all air traffic flying over Zimbabwe either arriving or departing from neighbouring South A...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:53:02 GMT
632 Arrested As Zim-SA Tighten Border Security
[The Herald] Zimbabwe and South Africa have tightened security along the Limpopo border to thwart illegal activities, especially smuggling and the irregular movement of people between the two countries, with over 600 being arrested last Sunday alone.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:32:47 GMT
Fighting Abuse of Women in Western Cape Farmlands
[New Frame] In part one of a four-part series on gender-based violence and grassroots activism, we look at an anti-GBV community-response team in the small Western Cape town of Klapmuts.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:32:56 GMT
President Ramaphosa to Receive Part 1 of State Capture Report From Justice Zondo
[Govt of SA] President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 4 January 2022, receive the first part of the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture from the Commission's Chairperson, Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:03:41 GMT
'Zim Army Commanders Getting Bribes From Border Jumpers' - SA
[New Zimbabwe] AN INTENSIFIED clampdown on Zimbabwean border jumpers by the South African government at the Beit Bridge border post reveals some senior Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers are aware their juniors are receiving bribes from the offend...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:01:21 GMT
Fire Contained at Parliament
[Parliament of South Africa] Parliament confirms that the fire flare up that engulfed the roof of the National Assembly Building in the afternoon yesterday has now been contained.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:11:19 GMT
Post Office On Fire Behind Vereeniging Post Office
[Govt of SA] Service at the Vereeniging Post Office continued without interruption on 3 January 2022, when the bedding of homeless people behind the building caught fire. Media incorrectly reported that the Vereeniging Post Office itself had caught f...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:10:54 GMT
Minister Gwede Mantashe Announces Adjustment of Fuel Prices Effective From 5 January 2022
[Govt of SA] The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 5th of January 2022.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:49:38 GMT
Remarks By the Presiding Officers of Parliament On the Fire Incident At Parliament
[Parliament of South Africa] Salutations

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 11:36:11 GMT
Fire Breaks Out at Parliamentary Precinct
[Govt of SA] Parliament's Presiding Officers wish to confirm the breakout of a fire on the Parliamentary precinct this morning. The cause of the fire has not yet been established and investigations are underway by the relevant authorities.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:21:58 GMT
Fire Reignites At South African Parliament
[VOA] A fire that severely damaged South Africa's 130-year-old parliament building complex, including the parliament chamber, Sunday in Cape Town has reignited Monday, officials say.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:12:47 GMT
Premier Alan Winde On Fire At Parliament
[Govt of SA] "Western Cape Government salutes City of Cape Town firefighters for quick response to fire at Parliament"

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:12:11 GMT
Re-Emergence of Fire in the National Assembly Building
[Parliament of South Africa] The Presiding Officers of Parliament have noted with distress yet another flare up of flames on the roof of the National Assembly Building in Cape Town. The almost two-day brave and courageous battle by firefighters again...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:56:43 GMT
The Theology of Archbishop Tutu - the Struggle Against Everyday Injustice, Everywhere
[Daily Maverick] Tony Balcomb is a senior research associate in the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has published in the area of the ecological significance of indigenous worldviews. He is the curren...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:55:39 GMT
Cellphone Towers Don't Lie - the 24-Hour Potential Killer in Your Pocket Could Also Help Solve Your Murder - Here's How
[Daily Maverick] In November 2021, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) released a draft report into the assassination of decorated Anti-Gang Unit detective Charl Kinnear which found, notwithstanding early warnings, that the office...

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:52:44 GMT
The Considered Art of Trying to Predict 2022's Trends Before They Are Seen As Inevitable
[Daily Maverick] What will be the big events and trends for the new year that deserve serious consideration, but are right alongside any black swans that can overturn those predictions?

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:52:20 GMT
Condolences for Emalahleni Mayor
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Local Government Association has sent its condolences following the death of Emalahleni Local Municipality Mayor, Linah Malatjie.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:51:52 GMT
Call for Caution On the Roads
[SAnews.gov.za] As many prepare to travel back home following the festive season break, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has called for caution on the country's roads.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:51:31 GMT
President Ramaphosa to Receive Part 1 of State Capture Report
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday receive the first part of the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture from the Commission's Chairperson, Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:51:09 GMT
The ANC 'Renewal Boat' Has Sailed, So Who Will Rise and Take Up the Political Baton in the 2024 Elections?
[Daily Maverick] Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of AVIS and President of SA Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association, Duvenage has headed the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse sin...

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:50:29 GMT
Let Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu's Pine Coffin Stand As a Symbol in the Life of Our Nation
[Daily Maverick] Judith February is a lawyer and author of 'Turning and Turning: Exploring the Complexities of South Africa's Democracy' (PanMacmillan)



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