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TRADE union federation Cosatu and the SA Communist Party (SACP) are not backing down from Sunday’s rally to welcome home now-former South African ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool after his expulsion.This is despite President Cyril Ramaphosa urging people to refrain from partaking or engaging in action that may seem inflammatory and worsen the already volatile diplomatic relationship with the US.The ANC in the Western Cape has bowed to pressure […]

Municipal demarcations and boundaries were of concern to several KwaZulu-Natal communities requiring service delivery.The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Portfolio Committee held several meetings to explain the Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill (IMDA Bill).The committee visited Creighton, Amajuba District, and Ntzuma this week. Next week, it is expected to be in Uphongola on Wednesday.In Ntuzuma, the Deputy Chairperson of the Governance and Human Capital committee in eThekwini Municipality, Nthando […]

The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation is optimistic that parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU) will address and resolve the Budget-related issues, ensuring a united front in its passage.This assertion was made by Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai when he was responding to questions from Build One South Africa (BOSA) Leader Mmusi Maimane regarding steps that will be taken to resolve internal government disputes and ensure the integrity […]

A 34-year-old Filipino ship crewman who had suffered a life-threatening onboard fall is recovering in hospital after an extensive rescue operation attended to by the National Sea Rescue Institute on Friday.  According to NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, the patient is recovering well in the care of doctors and nurses, and he is expected to make a full recovery after the urgent medical evacuation at Gqeberha. Lambinon said the ship’s captain informed NSRI […]

Opposition parties in the Overstrand Municipality have given a mixed response to the resignation of Mayor Dr Annelie Rabie. While some see this as an opportunity for change, others have raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding her departure.On Wednesday, Democratic Alliance (DA) Western Cape Leader Tertuis Simmers acknowledged Rabie’s decision to step down after serving as Overstrand mayor since November 2021.“Under the stewardship of Mayor Rabie and the collective efforts […]

A 43-year-old man who was out on parole has again been sentenced to 35 years imprisonment for housebreaking and robbing a 34-year-old woman at her farm in Verkeerdevlei, near Bloemfontein. The Free State regional National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane said the Bloemfontein Regional Court sentenced Thabang Michael Jantjies after he was found guilty on multiple charges, including housebreaking with intent to steal, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of a […]