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MEC Calls for Action to Protect Social Workers After Khayelitsha Hijacking

Western Cape MEC for Social Development Wendy Kaizer-Philander has called on members of the public and police to help protect social service professionals following another hijacking involving a departmental vehicle in Khayelitsha. Kaizer-Philander says the attacks are putting staff at risk and raising concerns about their safety as they carry

MISA Demands Accountability from Tshwane After 408 People Fall Ill from Contaminated Water

By Odwa Mkentane The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) is demanding accountability from the City of Tshwane after 408 people, most of them children under the age of four, fell ill with gastrointestinal infections linked to contaminated drinking water in Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding communities. Investigations have found that unchlorinated water

Lex Libertas Accepts Parliament’s Challenge to Present Evidence on White Cross Project Claims

By Odwa Mkentane Lex Libertas has accepted an invitation from Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation chairperson, Supra Mahumapelo, to present evidence supporting claims associated with the White Cross Project. The invitation follows an open letter sent by Lex Libertas to Minister Ronald Lamola. Mahumapelo challenged the organisation

IEC partners with tech giants to combat election disinformation

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has partnered with Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok and non-profit organisation Moxii Africa to combat disinformation and protect the integrity of next month’s local government elections. The initiative aims to address deliberate misinformation campaigns and harmful content circulating on digital platforms during the election

VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.

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