The government has until February 10th to respond to court papers lodged by the families of Apartheid-era victims, regarding whether it will take responsibility for failing to investigate and prosecute those behind the crimes. Odette Geldenhuys, Head of the Pro Bono Team at Webber Wentzel, says their application has listed several high-ranking officials, including the …
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Eskom has written off more than R90 million worth of historical debt for four Western Cape municipalities. According to the Provincial Local Government MEC Anton Bredell Matzikama qualified for a write-off of almost R38 million while Beaufort West shaved off more than R25 million from the money owed to the power utility. The Cederberg and …
The Palestinian resistance in the West Bank has been told to be on alert and confront the escalating Israeli aggression. Al Qassam’s spokesperson Abu Obeida made the call during his address observing the Gaza ceasefire and how the Al-Aqsa Flood has altered the region. He made reference to the Zionist threats and aggression as well …
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It is important for solidarity with the Palestinian cause to maintain its momentum. This is the call from senior ANC member and former International Relations Minister to South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor to activists and states who have taken significant strides towards ending the Israeli oppression of Palestinians. Indonesia and Spain, amongst others have already …
The Palestine-Israel ceasefire shouldn’t hinder solidarity with Palestine Read More »
The Israeli Justice Ministry has come under scrutiny for publishing a flawed list of names for the first prisoner exchange in phase 1 of the ceasefire agreement. The list includes names of previously released female prisoners. Spokesperson for the Palestinian Commission of detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, Thaer Shreiteh said the Zionist ministry’s website listed the …
Humanitarian aid organisation UNICEF has already mobilised 1300 truckloads of aid to Gaza ahead of the ceasefire taking effect. UNICEF spokesperson, Rosalia Bollen said that at least 700 truckloads of goods would be set to follow immediately. “Every time I enter Gaza through the Karem Abu Salem (also known as the Karem Shalom) crossing, there …
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After 15 months of perseverance and immense faith in the Creator, Palestinians have achieved their goals in the ceasefire agreement. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani made the announcement of the ceasefire that comes into effect on January 19th. WATCH: Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas lauded the agreement labeling the agreement as a …
Social protections including grants, are having a positive effect on the performance of school learners. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube revealed that schools that serve the poorest communities have made significant gains, owing to initiatives such as the National School Nutrition Programme and extra tuition support during the school holidays. However, she admitted that the …
“Social protections have a positive impact on the performance of school learners” – DBE Read More »
Suspected taxi related violence has led to the killing of a security guard and the wounding of several others in Nyanga. Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile said that officials have confiscated at least 20 firearms following the shooting which occurred near a school in the area. Thirteen of the guns are rifles and the rest …
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Top matric candidate in South Africa Rayyan Ebrahim. Ebrahim hails from Pinelands High School in the Western Cape. In a show of solidarity with Palestine, Ebrahim attended the awards ceremony donning a piece that had the black-and-white checkered design and the Palestinian flag. Speaking to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), Ebrahim said that it’s …
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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American warplanes conducted airstrikes on two underground weapons caches in Yemen. The strikes targeted facilities used by Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement. CENTCOM says that these caches were used against US Navy warships and merchant vessels. There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties. This action …
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French multinational retail giant, Carrefour, has ceased operations in Oman as of Monday. This follows the closure of all its branches in Jordan two months ago. The decision comes amid a global anti-Israel campaign led by the Palestinian BDS National Committee, protesting Israel’s actions in Palestine. Majid Al Futtaim, the exclusive operator of Carrefour in …
Communities across the Cape Flats must be more proactive in alerting authorities to criminality. This is the call from the Manenberg Community Policing Forum’s Deputy Chairperson, Vanessa Adriaanse. She was speaking as a five-year-old boy has died of his wounds after he was caught in gang crossfire in Manenberg on Monday night. Little Ameer Abrahams …
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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched an investigation into FlySafair following social media allegations of overbooking and overselling. One customer, Thato Miles Nsala took to Twitter, expressing frustration after arriving at the airport, only to be told that there were no seats available, despite having booked a flight. The airline has apologised for the …
Overbooking and overselling of tickets lands FlySafair in the dog box Read More »
More than 50 people have lost their lives and over 60 others wounded after a powerful earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet. Chinese media report that more than a thousand houses were also damaged in the Tingri county, where the epicenter is located. The area close to the epicenter is sparsely populated but small …
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Indonesia will officially join the emerging economy bloc called BRICS. Brazil which holds the bloc’s presidency for this year announced that the Southeast Asia country will be a full member. Indonesia’s foreign ministry welcomed the announcement saying that the BRICS membership is a strategic way to increase collaboration and partnership with other developing nations. Indonesia …
Al Qassam Brigades’ military spokesperson, Abu Ubaida, has hailed the fighters in the West Bank, saying that they are the heart of the Al Aqsa Flood Battle. He said that the Israelis must understand that as long as it continues its massacres and aggression against Gaza and the West Bank, it will pay a heavy …
Al Qassam Brigades hails resistance fighters in the West Bank Read More »
The three suspects who recently robbed an Uber driver in Rylands in Athlone belong to the IGB gang in Hanover Park. According to the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, the suspects were not seen in Hanover Park since the dash cam footage went viral on social media, exposing their faces …
Knife wielding Uber robbers belonged to the IGB gang in Hanover Park Read More »
The Israeli occupation media has revealed that their military and security apparatus is increasingly worried about the unpredictable Yemeni threat. The Israeli newspaper, Maariv reports that Yemen is no ordinary threat, and the military establishment has noted that the threat is highly complicated. Among these complications are the thousands of kilometers that separate the “Israel …
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For the first time Zionist Israel has confirmed that it assassinated Hamas’s political bureau chief Ismail Hanieyah in Tehran and effectively violated the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic. The Zionist war minister Yizrael Katz made the admission as he threatened Yemen over its support for Gaza. Katz claimed that the Israeli occupation dealt a severe …
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The resistance against the Israeli entity will continue despite the fall of Syria, an important partner to Axis of Resistance. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged that the resistance front has been impacted by the Syrian developments saying its natural. He noted that the resistance front has been going through a difficult and tough period …
Despite the toppling of the Syrian state, resistance against Israel will continue – Iran Read More »
Syria’s former President Bashar Al Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia. A Kremlin source confirmed to the Tass news agency says this was on humanitarian grounds. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Assad left the presidential post and Syria after negotiations with parties in the Syrian conflict. Assad apparently gave instructions …
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The Department of Agriculture’s Directorate of Inspection Services is removing fake honey products from South African store shelves. Following several complaints, authorities are targeting mislabeled “honey-based” syrups, which pose health risks to consumers. Recent inspections in Gauteng led to the seizure of over 1,400 mislabeled products and fines for two wholesalers. Experts warn that counterfeit …
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South Africa’s diverse languages, and schools’ language of instruction is impacting learners. This is one of the issues raised by the Basic Education Department’s Director of National Assessments Dr Mark Chetty. He was speaking after the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study showed that out of 59 countries South Africa’s Grade 5 pupils who …
“Foundation phase learners need to be taught in their mother tongue” – DBE Read More »
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has 34 corruption cases enrolled in the country’s courts, and 128 cases awaiting decisions in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit. However, that it’s still experiencing challenges in finalizing these matters. This is due to an apparent shortage in prosecutors with specialized skills to take on these cases. The NPA briefed …
NPA suffers from an “apparent” shortage of prosecutors with specialised skills Read More »
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has suffered significant financial losses this year due to multiple breaches of its accounting system, Sage. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure Chairperson, Carol Phiri revealed that these attacks, which occurred in March, April, and November, resulted in an estimated R55 million loss. Phiri criticized …
Department of Public Workers suffers major losses due to IT breaches Read More »
South Africa may soon run out of antivenom. It comes amid the backdrop of the country’s Vaccine Producers (SAVP), which is part of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), facing delays in snakebite antivenom production due to facility upgrades. These upgrades led to the depletion of anti-venom reserves. The NHLS had initiated renovations to improve …
The World Health Organization has blasted the Israeli entity for issuing no warning before a deadly attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital in north Gaza. WHO representative Richard Peeperkorn said that there was no official evacuation order, only rumours that spread panic. The hospital, one of the last functioning in the area, was hit by several …
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Kataeb Hezbollah in the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has reminded the pro-Western entities in the country that they do not know what Syria represents for the future of Iraq and the region. Hajj Jaafar Al Husseini was responding to a statement made by terrorist group, Hay’at Tahrir al Sham leader, Muhammad Al-Julani’s message to Iraq. …
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The massive attack launched by terrorists on the Syrian city of Aleppo is only to serve the Israeli occupation entity. Geo-political commentator Zaakir Mayet believes the assault is no coincidence as the attack happened just hours after the Israeli Prime Minister Banjamin Netanyahu had threatened Syria saying it should be careful as it’s playing with …
“The massive attack on Aleppo, Syria was only to serve the Israeli occupation” – Analyst Read More »
