Nehawu Demands Accountability in Digital Vibes Scandal
A health workers union has denounced the squandering of millions of taxpayers’ money by the Health Department as repugnant. Nehawu
30 September 2021
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Category: Politics
Election 2021: What to Consider when Making that X
In the lead up to elections – citizens are bombarded by political campaigning, but how do they go about navigating
30 September 2021
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Tunisia Appoints Female PM
Najla Bouden is Tunisia’s first ever female Prime Minister designate. President Kais Saied has already tasked her with forming a
29 September 2021
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No Formula E if there are No Basic Services for Cape Town’s Poor
The City of Cape Town is being slammed over a decision to allocate R48 million for a Formula E event.
29 September 2021
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Dr Anban Pillay Must be Criminally Prosecuted in Digital Vibes Scandal
The Special Investigating Unit has recommended that Dr Anban Pillay be criminally charged for financial misconduct following an investigation into
29 September 2021
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France To Limit Visas To Nationals From Algeria, Morocco & Tunisia
France is once again cracking down on foreign nationals, saying that there will be a targeted reduction in the number
28 September 2021
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Hangberg: Community Dignity Hangs in the Balance
The housing problem in Hangberg remains a concern as a development in the area to build 439 units has hit
28 September 2021
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Apartheid Criminals Taking Truth to Grave
The ANC-led government has been told not to cower to the intimidation and threats of Apartheid-era leader FW de Klerk.
28 September 2021
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Khayelitsha Residents Protest over Blocked Drains
Khayelitsha residents have expressed their frustration at the poor state of the sewage system in Site B. Locals who staged
28 September 2021
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American Warship in Cape Town for Security Ties
In less than a year a US warship has docked in Cape Town. The USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB) which
28 September 2021
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Democracy in Action: Is the Relationship Between Communities & Municipalities Tarnished?
Do municipalities indeed have a relationship with their communities; or do they still have a long way to go before
27 September 2021
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The Importance of Knowing Your Heritage
Why is it so important to be educated about your country’s heritage and history? As SA aims to build an
24 September 2021
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Heritage Day: It’s no Longer About Race
People promoting coloured nationalism are in danger of ignoring the many shared struggles across race and economic groups in South
24 September 2021
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Voter Apathy – Politics Ignores Youth
The past voter registration weekend has been hailed by the Independent Electoral Commission as a success. The IEC based this
24 September 2021
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ANC Finances and Ability to Govern Questioned
The ANC’s staff are becoming increasingly frustrated with the party’s poor financial management. The party is already struggling to pay
23 September 2021
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Applications for Special Voting Open
South Africans who are unable to cast their votes on November 1 – the day of the municipal elections –
23 September 2021
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Dwindling Voter Numbers a Worry
The legitimacy of election outcomes loses quality when fewer people participate. Department of Political Science at Stellenbosch University, Dr Collette
22 September 2021
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Civil Society in Action Assessing Community Relationships with Municipalities
In the first edition of Civil Society in Action, we discuss the role of municipalities in ensuring that the public’s
21 September 2021
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Democracy in Action: What is the Role of a Municipality?
What makes up a municipality and what is its function? This is the question we explore in this edition of
21 September 2021
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Failed Coup in Sudan
There has reportedly been an attempted coup in Sudan. Providing little detail Sudan’s state media called on citizens to counter
21 September 2021
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