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ATM expresses concern over unclaimed bodies in mortuaries

There are over 3 000 unclaimed and unidentified bodies in state mortuaries across the country. That’s according to the African Transformation Movement (ATM) based on statistics released in Parliament recently. The party says there must be systems to identify the bodies including advanced DNA profiling, fingerprint analysis and the establishment of a centralised database for unidentified bodies in mortuaries. ATM spokesperson Zama Ntshona says there must also be a tracking […]

today22 September 2024

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Home Affairs Extends Hours for Matriculants to Obtain Smart ID Cards

By Ragheema Mclean The Department of Home Affairs has announced extended operating hours to support Grade 12 learners preparing for their final examinations. Starting today (21 September), all Home Affairs branches across the country will be open every Saturday until 12 October 2024, from 08:00 to 13:00. Matriculants will receive priority service; however, the department will also accommodate other requests based on daily capacity. Minister Leon Schreiber emphasized that this […]

today21 September 2024

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Social workers in Delft targeted by extortionists amid rising threats

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen As extortion rises across South Africa, social workers in Delft have become the latest victims, underscoring the growing threat to those serving vulnerable communities in the Western Cape. The situation has raised serious concerns about the safety of essential workers. Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Jaco Londt, explained, “We need to view this in the broader context of the past five years. Since April 2019, there […]

today19 September 2024

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Lebanon bans wireless devices on flights amid deadly explosions linked to Israel

By Ragheema Mclean Lebanon’s director general of civil aviation has issued a new directive banning passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board any aircraft. This ban follows a series of deadly explosions across the country, where wireless communication devices such as walkie-talkies and cell phones detonated, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 450. The latest attack occurred just days after the explosion of pagers, which resulted in […]

today19 September 2024

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SARB expected to cut Interest rates amid lower inflation, says economist

By Ragheema Mclean Economists and analysts widely anticipate the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will lower interest rates by 25 basis points this afternoon (19 September), but some believe a more significant cut could be possible. Recent data from Statistics South Africa shows inflation fell to 4.6% year-on-year in July, down from 5.1% in June. This marks the lowest inflation rate since April 2021. The drop is mainly attributed to […]

today19 September 2024

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Is AI accelerating the climate crisis?

By Rachel Mohamed Producing a high-definition image with artificial intelligence requires as much energy as fully charging a cell phone. This is according to a researcher on the impact of artificial intelligence on climate, Sasha Luccioni. In 2023, US tech giants saw a significant rise in greenhouse gas emissions due to AI, with Google’s emissions up 48% since 2019 and Microsoft’s up 29% since 2020. Luccioni has advocated for energy-efficiency […]

today19 September 2024

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Touwsriver Masjid appeals for funding to complete building project

By Rachel Mohamed The Touwsriver Islamic Society has appealed to the public for financial assistance to complete the building project of the masjid. This is to ensure the extension of the building to add more rooms to accommodate the growing Muslim community in the area. Speaking on PM Drive on Monday, Ismail Byat, chairman of the Touwsriver Islamic Society, said, “Some time ago, a small house was bought and transformed […]

today18 September 2024

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Saftu intensifies call for Israeli product boycott amid Gaza crisis

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) is intensifying its call for a complete boycott of Israeli products in response to the ongoing destruction in Gaza. The union has criticized the upcoming African Global Dialogue in Johannesburg for minimizing the crisis and excluding Palestinian voices. General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi urged South Africans to join global solidarity efforts and apply economic pressure on Israel for its military […]

today18 September 2024

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Road Accident Fund struggles with R1.6 billion deficit

By Ragheema Mclean The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is grappling with severe financial and operational difficulties, despite ongoing efforts to stabilize the organization. The state-owned enterprise is facing a substantial deficit of R1.6 billion the financial year 2023/24. In the past year, the RAF processed 63,015 claims out of 79,377 registered. The fund disbursed approximately R12.7 billion for general damages, R2.6 billion for loss of support, R1.7 billion for medical […]

today18 September 2024

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