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Manenberg heads to the polls in crucial by-election amid gang violence and community struggles

By Ragheema Mclean Just six months after South Africa's general elections, over 16,000 registered voters in Manenberg’s Ward 30 are heading to the polls tomorrow (20 November) for a by-election that could shape the future of this embattled community. The by-election was triggered by the passing of former ward councilor Bonita Jacobs, leaving a leadership void amidst escalating gang violence and critical community concerns. With polls open from 07h00 to […]

today19 November 2024

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WCED highlights existing school food safety measures, following DBE circular release

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the Department of Basic Education (DBE) will issue a circular to provincial education departments and schools, detailing protocols for preventing and managing foodborne illnesses. This initiative aims to safeguard student’s health by providing clear guidelines on mitigating food-related health risks in educational settings. Western Cape Education Department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond confirmed, “We received a circular from the DBE yesterday. However, it does not introduce […]

today19 November 2024

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Public outcry as Nersa hears Eskom’s proposed 36% tariff hike

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) launched its public hearings yesterday in Cape Town regarding Eskom's proposed electricity tariff hike. Eskom is seeking a 36% increase for direct customers starting April 2025, followed by 12% in 2026/27 and 9% in 2027/28. The hearings, marked by public frustration and objections, will continue across all provinces, concluding on December 4. Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg, criticized […]

today19 November 2024

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Unemployment rate drops to 32.1%, but structural issues persist

South Africa's official unemployment rate has dropped by 1.4 percentage points, moving from 33.5% in the second quarter to 32.1% in the third quarter of 2024, according to Statistics SA's Quarterly Labour Force Survey. This decline reflects an increase of 294,000 employed individuals and a decrease of 373,000 unemployed persons.   Independent Economic Analyst Professor Bonke Dumisa welcomed the improvement but emphasized its limited impact. "While the 1.4% decrease is […]

today18 November 2024

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Campaign advocates for real-time captions in news bulletins

November marks National Disability Rights Awareness Month, which is dedicated to highlighting the rights and needs of people with disabilities in South Africa. In observance, the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has launched the ‘Captions for Communication’ campaign, advocating for real-time captions in news bulletins on television. Erica du Toit of the Western Cape Association of Persons with Disabilities explained, “The campaign is aimed at addressing […]

today18 November 2024

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Ten newborns killed in north India hospital fire

A fire ripped through the neonatal unit of a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborns and injuring 17, the authorities said. Emergency responders rescued 38 newborns from the ward, which housed 49 infants at the time of the incident, said Uttar Pradesh state’s Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday.   The fire broke out at 10:30pm (17:00 GMT) on Friday at the Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College in Jhansi, […]

today16 November 2024

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890 children fell ill from eating contaminated food: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says since the beginning of September there have been 890 instances nationwide of children becoming sick from eating contaminated food. The President says at least 22 children have died. “Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have been the most affected, with Limpopo, Free State and Mpumalanga also recording dozens of incidents. Over the last few weeks alone, food-borne illnesses have claimed the lives of at least 22 of our nation’s […]

today16 November 2024

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Global leaders tackle climate policy at COP29 amid Trump’s return concerns

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP29, is being held in Azerbaijan, bringing together global leaders, climate analysts, and non-profit organisations to chart future climate policy. (South African Faith Communities Environmental Institute) SAFCEI Director, Francesca de Gasparis expressed concern over the recent election of Donald Trump, noting his climate change denial and the potential impact on negotiations. “The expert presenting to us immediately raised the issue of the […]

today14 November 2024

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Batohi reassessing NPA’s decision on Zizi Kodwa corruption charges

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi is currently assessing the decision to drop criminal charges against former minister and ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa. Earlier this month, Gauteng’s head of prosecutions, Andrew Chauke, announced that Kodwa would not face corruption charges, a decision Batohi clarified was made without “ulterior motives.”   Organized crime expert Chad Thomas explained that the situation doesn’t necessarily mean Kodwa is off the hook for good. […]

today13 November 2024

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