# The Skukuza Regional Court in Mpumalanga has sentenced two former field rangers to 14 years’ direct imprisonment each for rhino poaching-related offences. The National Prosecuting Authority’s spokesperson, Monica Nyuswa says in May 2018, Freedom Mabilane and Tshifiwa Ramunashi were deployed to patrol the Houtboschrand section of the Kruger National Park when tourists reported hearing […]
# The minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, says despite decline in the value of goods exports in the first and second quarters of this year, South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to show resilience. The department’s spokesperson, Joylene van Wyk, says according to the South African Reserve Bank’s balance of payments report, released this week, the country’s trade […]
# Government has noted Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at BB- and maintain the stable outlook. Country Risk Senior Analyst, Benni Mphaphuli, says according to Fitch, South Africa’s credit rating is constrained by several factors, including low real GDP growth, high poverty and inequality levels, a high and rising […]
# The DA says deputy president, Paul Mashatile, failed to demonstrate remorse for his failure to provide a complete declaration of interests in spite of the fine levied on him by Parliament’s Joint Ethics Committee. The DA’s Dennis Ryder says in spite of the acknowledgement of guilt demonstrated by his payment of the fine, the […]
# Cosatu has welcomed the National Assembly’s passing of the Immigration Amendment Bill and supported the progressive Bill that was necessitated by a Constitutional Court judgment. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks says whilst welcoming these common-sense amendments, it is critical that Parliament and the Home Affairs Department ensure that persons under 18 years of age are not separated from their families […]
# The DA says minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille’s dismal handling of SA Tourism’s affairs has cost it a whopping 500-million-rand. The DA’s Haseena Ismail says her tenure has gone from one scandal to the next. He says De Lille has not been transparent over her reckless decision to dissolve the board. She adds […]
# The organisation Lawyers for Human Rights has welcomed the groundbreaking judgment of the Constitutional Court, which affirms that section 26 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act is unconstitutional and unfairly discriminatory on the basis of gender. Lawyers for Human Rights’ attorney Mametlwe Sebei, says this ruling confirms that the right to choose one’s surname upon […]
# Cosatu has broadly welcomed the Liquor Amendment Bill’s tabling in Parliament. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks says the Bill speaks to the need for a progressive response to the crisis of alcohol abuse that is endemic across South Africa, particularly in working class and rural communities. He says it is estimated that 40-percent of the […]
# Forum for South Africa has strongly condemned the Constitutional Court ruling permitting husbands to legally adopt their wives’ surnames. The court confirmed that sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act were unconstitutional, effectively upholding a lower court’s ruling. FOSA leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, says the ruling is an outright attack on South Africa’s culture, […]
