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Tensions Rise in Stilfontein as Government Cracks Down on Illegal Mining, MACUA Threatens Legal Action
Tensions in Stilfontein, North West Province, are escalating as the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) threatens legal action against the South African government, accusing it of inhumane trea... Read more »
South Africa’s Illegal Miners Trapped Underground as Government Refuses Aid
In South Africa’s North West province tensions are escalating as hundreds, possibly thousands of illegal miners remain trapped in an abandoned gold mine, deep underground for weeks. These miners have entered ... Read more »
South Africa’s National Treasury Seeks Public Input on Alcohol Taxation and Policy Changes Ahead of 2025 Budget
South Africa’s National Treasury has published a policy review on the taxation of alcoholic beverages, inviting public comments as part of its preparations for the 2025 Budget. The review builds on the 20... Read more »
North Gauteng High Court Rules on Senzo Meyiwa Murder Case: Accused Mncube to be Moved from Solitary Confinement
The North Gauteng High Court recently ruled on a significant matter related to the ongoing trial for the murder of Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa. In a judgment handed down on 12 November 2024, Judge Jan Sw... Read more »
Venâncio Mondlane Intensifies Calls for Public Demonstrations in Mozambique, Alleging October Election Marred by Fraud
In Mozambique, tensions remain high as opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane intensifies calls for public demonstrations, alleging that the October 9 election was marred by fraud. With violence a... Read more »
Johannesburg Faces Water Crisis: New Restrictions And Growing Risk of Social Unrest
Johannesburg residents in high-water-usage neighbourhoods are facing a new round of water cuts as the city grapples with mounting resource challenges. Johannesburg Water has confirmed that, in addition to the e... Read more »
Growing Crisis of Food Safety in Schools: Urgent Action Needed
Across South Africa, incidents of schoolchildren falling ill — and in some tragic cases, losing their lives — due to food poisoning from spaza shops and street vendors have become an alarming and frequent o... Read more »
City Power Recovers R1.5 Million in High-Debt Crackdown Across Johannesburg
City Power, Johannesburg’s municipal power utility, successfully recovered a staggering R1.5 million from a single client during a recent cut-off operation in the Inner-City Service Delivery Centre (SDC). The... Read more »
South Africa Shuts Key Border as Violent Post-Election Protests Rock Mozambique
South Africa has temporarily closed the Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique following violent unrests linked to disputed election results in Mozambique. The Border Management Authority (BMA) commissioner, M... Read more »
