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A collective of healthcare workers from diverse backgrounds across South Africa has strongly condemned the growing wave of xenophobic rhetoric and actions directed at migrants and refugees, warning of the serious humanitarian and public health consequences that could result. "Our support for the plight of the Palestinian people has made us even more aware of, and sensitive to, the challenges faced by refugees and migrants in South Africa. During the […]

Responding to questions regarding the repatriation of foreign national inmates to their countries of origin, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Kgomotso Ramolobeng, stated that foreign nationals granted parole following approval by the National Council for Correctional Services (NCCS) and the Minister will remain in correctional facilities until the Department of Home Affairs has finalised the deportation process. “So, the Memorandum of Agreement between our country and […]

The chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, Jane Mananiso, has stated that R1.6 billion has been allocated towards tackling gender-related crimes. Speaking in Parliament under the theme of "Deepening the values of peace, justice, safety, and security", the chairperson of the Select Committee reported that support would be provided for initiatives aimed at addressing gender-related crimes and supporting victims. "On the matter of the Family Violence, Child […]

As millions of South Africans grapple with rising living costs, unemployment, and economic hardship, questions are being raised about the extensive benefits enjoyed by members of the national executive. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 32 ministers receive far more than their annual salary of R2.79 million. Their state-funded benefits include two official residences, a luxury vehicle worth up to R1.1 million, and as many as 20 personal flights per year. These generous […]

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says more than 3.3 million voters are registered in the Western Cape and is encouraging eligible citizens who have not yet registered, as well as voters who have recently moved, to update their details during the voter registration drive. IEC Provincial Electoral Officer Michael Hendrickse said the vast majority of voter registration stations across the province opened successfully on the first day of the registration […]

Residents in parts of Cape Town continue to face electricity disruptions as Eskom works to clear a growing fault restoration backlog in areas including Delft and Khayelitsha. The state-owned enterprise (SOE) has reported that a surge in vandalism, theft, and illegal electricity connections is hindering their restoration efforts. According to Eskom, these actions cause extensive damage to critical infrastructure and prolonged outages for thousands of customers, with the SOE urging […]