SA condemns killing of Palestinian toddler

SA condemns killing of Palestinian toddler

By Fazila Olla 09-06-23 13:02

South Africa has joined the international community in strongly condemning the killing of a two-and-a-half-year-old Palestinian toddler, Mohammed Tamimi. According to reports, the toddler was shot in the head by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank last week and died of his wounds on Monday, 5 June 2023. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation […]

Sudan conflict

Sudan conflict: China and Russia’s roles and differences

By The Conversation 09-06-23 12:27

As clashes continue between the Sudanese military and rapid support forces, the current and historic role of foreign governments in Sudanese affairs is under close examination. Unsurprisingly, the Sudan conflict has amplified concerns from the US and other countries about the roles Russia and China are playing in Sudan specifically, and in Africa. ALSO READ: Stability […]

Police make swift arrests after horrific farm murder of 74-year-old woman

Would a Commission of Inquiry help solve farm murder crisis in SA?

By Nokwanda Ncwane 09-06-23 12:21

A prominent businesswoman from Limpopo and her family member were set alight in yet another gruesome farm murder. The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it will write to President Cyril Ramaphosa to request the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into farm murders. This comes as five people were murdered last weekend in different farms. In one […]

Government defends its decision to end Zimbabwean permits

ZEP: Gayton McKenzie accuses Motsoaledi of selling fight against illegal immigration

By Siso Naile 08-06-23 21:27

In his reaction, Mckenzie said Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi sold out the fight against illegal immigration over ZEP extension. Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie criticised the Department of Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi for opting to extend the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) for a further six months. GAYTON MCKENZIE CALLS OUT DR AARON MOTSOALEDI […]

Another imported cholera case reported in SA

Ramaphosa promises immediate clean water to Hammanskraal residents

By Aphiwe Ngwenya 08-06-23 21:19

The City of Tshwane has allocated R450million to upgrade Rooiwal Water treatment plant- a process that could take three years. President Cyril Ramaphosa paid a visit to Hammanskraal following the outbreak of cholera that has claimed 24 lives in the area. The President was accompanied by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink. The […]

Is the South African government a kakistocracy (real word!)?

Is the South African government a kakistocracy (real word!)? – WATCH

By Jenni Baxter 08-06-23 17:40

The guys at KFM have discovered a word that may just sum up the South African government more than most! Kakistocracy. It’s a real word apparently, of Greek origin, meaning “a government run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens”. The word is derived from the Greek kakistos (worst) and kratos (rule) with […]

Preliminary Bafana Bafana Squad for 2023 Afcon Qualifiers

Bafana Bafana latest: All the 11 players Hugo Broos dropped!

By Ernest Makhaya 08-06-23 17:20

SA People takes a look at the 11 players that didn’t make the Bafana Bafana cut when Broos decided on his final squad. Coach Hugo Broos has picked his final 23 players for the AFCON Qualifier against Morocco on 17 June. ALSO READ | HUGO BROOS ANNOUNCES BAFANA BAFANA SQUAD TO FACE MOROCCO The encounter is set […]

UN peacekeepers

UN official demands immediate exit of peacekeepers from DR Congo

By AFP 08-06-23 18:15

A top United Nations official said Wednesday 7th June, 2023, during a visit to DR Congo, that peacekeepers should withdraw from the conflict-torn central African country “as quickly as possible” yet responsibly. Addressing reporters in the capital Kinshasa, UN Under-Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, also warned that the Congolese state had to step up […]

SA's stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Ramaphosa, Putin discuss Africa’s role in brokering ceasefire during call on Wednesday

By Storm Simpson 07-06-23 19:28

According to the Kremlin, Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Vladimir Putin held a telephone call on Wednesday, 7 June. READ: BRICS summit hosted by South Africa faces dangers PUTIN AND RAMAPHOSA CHAT ON WEDNESDAY, SAYS KREMLIN News agency Reuters reported that the Russian government said Putin and Ramaphosa discussed the “well-known” African initiative to resolve the Ukraine conflict. The […]

Kabelo Gwamanda

Joburg Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda facing first no confidence motion

By Nokwanda Ncwane 07-06-23 17:14

A new mayor every month? ActionSA has filed a no confidence motion to remove City of Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. ActionSA has filed a motion of no confidence proposing to remove City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. The decision follows protracted engagements with political parties in the City of Gold. KABELO GWAMANDA FACING NO CONFIDENCE […]

Rwanda genocide suspect

Rwandan genocide suspect, Felicien Kabuga is unfit for trial

By Hennely Nel 07-06-23 13:07

UN war crimes judges ruled that ageing Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga is unfit to stand trial but should still go through a stripped-down legal process, in a decision announced Wednesday. Kabuga, who is 88 according to officials but claims to be 90, is a former tycoon accused of setting up a hate broadcaster that fuelled the […]

Farming in South Africa is being hobbled by power cuts and poor roads

Farming in South Africa is being hobbled by power cuts and poor roads

By Fazila Olla 07-06-23 12:37

South Africa’s agriculture has had great consecutive seasons since 2019/20. The sector’s gross value added grew by 14.9% in 2020, 8.8% in 2021 and modestly by 0.3% in 2022. This was primarily supported by favourable weather conditions. The current season is also likely to deliver solid growth for the sector, with variation across sub-sectors. We […]

Democratic Alliance (DA) - John Steenhuisen

DA requests probe into pregnant migrants forced to pay bribes

By Mimi Mfundisi 06-06-23 22:45

The DA alleges that foreign mothers-to-be are being belittled and forced to pay bribes for access to birthing facilities and assistance. The DA says it will be requesting an investigation into the alleged abuse of pregnant migrants at a government hospital in Gauteng. DA TO APPROACH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND HEALTH OMBUD In a statement, […]

Parliament pays tribute to late Tina Joemat-Pettersson

Government pays tribute to late Tina Joemat-Pettersson

By Fazila Olla 06-06-23 11:07

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have hailed the late Tina Joemat-Pettersson as a “seasoned politician and lawmaker”. This after the news that the 59-year-old passed away on Monday. In a joint statement, National Assembly Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula and Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Amos Masondo, said they were shocked and saddened by Joemat-Pettersson’s passing. “The untimely […]

Kabelo Gwamanda

ActionSA threatens Joburg mayor with motion of no confidence

By Hennely Nel 06-06-23 11:05

One month into office, City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is set to delivery his first State of the City Address on Tuesday. However, the mayor will do so with a possible motion of no confidence being tabled against him by ActionSA. ActionSA threatens to table the motion if the mayor does not address allegations […]

petrol and diesel price

Fuel prices expected to decrease

By Fazila Olla 05-06-23 22:13

Cash-strapped consumers will experience some relief at the pumps this week when the price of all grades of petrol and diesel decreases. The price of paraffin will also decrease, with an increase in the price of gas. Fuel price adjustments as announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) are as follows: Both […]

Tafelsig crime

DA strongly condemns brutal murder of prominent Limpopo businesswoman

By Mimi Mfundisi 05-06-23 20:16

The DA says it will continue to lobby for an increase in rural safety so that farmers and farm workers enjoy protection. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a prominent businesswoman and a family member at a hotel in Limpopo. MANHUNT LAUNCHED AFTER LIMPOPO BUSINESSOWAN MURDER The brutal attack occurred at a hotel […]

Democratic Alliance (DA) - John Steenhuisen

DA want Deputy Health Minister to face corruption charges

By Mimi Mfundisi 02-06-23 17:14

We maintain that executive authorities within government departments should never be absolved of accountability-DA KZN. The Democratic Alliance in KZN, is calling for the courts to summon former KZN Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dlomo (now Deputy Health Minister), to account for the flouting of procurement procedure in the purchase of mobile clinics in 2013. ALSO READ: Corruption […]

President Emmerson Mnangagwa Zimbabwe, President Cyril Ramaphiosa South Africa

Zimbabwe government approves a law that promotes patriotism

By Mimi Mfundisi 02-06-23 16:53

Zimbabwe parliament has approved a law that promotes patriotism which has been opposed by the opposition side. Zimbabwe’s parliament approved a controversial law that ostensibly promotes patriotism but has been condemned by the opposition as a “draconian” attempt to stifle dissent ahead of national elections. The bill, passed by the lower house on Wednesday 31st […]

President Joe Biden says USA is 'All In' on Africa's Future

US punishes Sudan with sanctions over ceasefire defiance

By Mimi Mfundisi 02-06-23 16:20

The US has announced sanctions on Sudan because it failed the ceasefire that was agreed upon to be exercised in the country. The United States announced sanctions Thursday 1st June, 2023 on Sudanese leaders it blames for the breakdown of US and Saudi-brokered ceasefire efforts after shelling and air strikes killed 18 civilians at a […]

BRICS summit SA

BRICS summit: Both a danger and an opportunity for SA

By Hennely Nel 02-06-23 16:14

South Africa will host the BRICS summit in August 2023. The event could offer the country an opportunity to exercise leadership in the BRICS’ efforts to reform the arrangements for global economic governance and in supporting sustainable and inclusive development in Africa and the Global South. However, the opportunity has morphed into an international challenge […]

Ukraine drone strikes

Ukraine sends clear message to Russia via drone strikes

By Hennely Nel 02-06-23 14:19

A wave of approximately 30 drones appeared in skies around the Russian capital, Moscow, on May 30. Though widely sensationalised as a major attack against the heart of the Russian government, they caused only minor damage, mostly to high-rise buildings. These drones were not intended to cause major destruction. Rather, they were meant to send […]

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