# The South African government says it is concerned at the decision of the US to sanction four judges of the International Criminal Court. The sanctions are in response to the ICC issuing arrest warrants for top Israeli officials, including prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and its investigation into alleged US war crimes in Afghanistan. Department […]
# Saftu and Cry of the Xcluded has rejected the 26.5-billion-rand World Bank loan granted to the South African government. Saftu’s spokesperson, Newton Masuku says they consider it a dangerous Trojan Horse package, like so many others from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. He says this new World Bank loan is not […]
# International Day of Play: The GOOD Party says it stands in defence of every child’s right to play – safely, freely, and with dignity. The party says today’s International Day of Play marks a significant milestone in efforts to preserve, promote, and prioritise playing so that all people, especially children, can reap the rewards […]
# Police have issued a warrant of arrest for Lucky Boitumelo Molefe who is sought by the police in connection with the murder of 30-year- old engineer, Armand Swart. Police spokesperson, Vincent Mukhathi says Swart, an employee at Q Tech Engineering Company based in Vereeniging, Gauteng was shot and killed outside his workplace in April […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the devastation that comes with nature’s forces demands that everyone works together to bring relief to families and communities who need this the most. This comes as flood-related incidents in the Eastern Cape has claimed the lives of nine people. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says national, provincial and municipal authorities, […]
# The DA says Higher Education minister, Nobuhle Nkabane’s Sector Education and Training Authority debacle, highlights the need for enhanced parliamentary oversight over all ministerial board appointments. The minister withdrew the appointments of chairpersons of the SETA boards following a public outcry. The DA’s, George Michalakis, says they will today submit written questions to all […]
# Award-winning Nigerian film director behind Daughters of Chibok, Kachi Benson, is set to screen his latest offering at the 27th edition of the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival this month. More than a decade after the world was shaken by the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok, Nigeria, Benson returns with Mothers of […]
# Build One South Africa has welcomed president Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that a National Convention will be convened in August to launch a National Dialogue. The convention will set the agenda for a dialogue that will chart a way for the country and drive progress towards Vision 2030. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says this is a […]
# The GOOD Party in the Western Cape says it is concerned by Drakenstein Municipality’s reckless and unlawful procurement of firearms. The party’s, Keagen Gertse, says despite not yet being recognised as an official institution licensed to own or carry firearms, the municipality has proceeded to issue and award a tender for the supply and […]
