South Africa
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Tshwane informal settlements more than double since 2020 - EFF
The number of informal settlements in Tshwane has more than doubled from 220 in 2020 to 502 this year, according to the EFF.
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South Africa
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A 100-day plan to keep Joburg’s lights on
Johannesburg's City Power faces collapse; Centre for Development and Enterprise outlines 100-day turnaround plan.
South Africa
3 min
People's Movement for Change to Contest 32 Municipalities in Upcoming Local Government Elections
The People's Movement for Change (PMC) will contest 32 municipalities and seven district municipalities in the upcoming local government elections in South Africa.
South Africa
3 min
US Citizenship at Risk for South African Double Murderer
Brian Smith, a South African native, convicted of lying to obtain US citizenship, faces up to 20 years in prison and potential denaturalization.
South Africa
3 min
Debate on Formal Qualifications for Local Councillors in South Africa
South African political analyst Dr Mpumelelo Mkhabela argues that local councillors require formal qualifications to effectively govern municipalities.
South Africa
4 min
South Africa's Constitutional Court Upholds Refugees' Rights
The Constitutional Court's recent judgment on refugees' rights has been misinterpreted, fueling xenophobia and threatening democracy.
South Africa
3 min
SACP Seeks to Bring Basic Services Under Government Control in South Africa
The South African Communist Party (SACP) is contesting local government elections independently, promising to bring municipal services back under government control and create jobs.
South Africa
3 min
Parliament Expresses Confidence in IEC's Readiness for Local Government Elections
South African parliament expresses confidence in IEC's readiness to hold free and fair local government elections on November 4th.
South Africa
3 min
Microsoft Develops AI Tool for Sequential Medical Diagnosis
Microsoft's new AI tool diagnoses patients step-by-step, outperforming general physicians in complex medical cases.
South Africa
3 min
Brown Mogotsi’s bid to compel State to reveal witness identities postponed
Brown Mogotsi's court bid to force the State to reveal witness identities postponed to November 13
South Africa
3 min
Extortion cripples businesses and disrupts services in South Africa's Khayelitsha
Extortion in Khayelitsha forces businesses to hand over up to 20% of earnings, disrupting essential services and undermining economic growth.
South Africa
3 min
China's Antarctic Marine Protected Area Proposal Sparks Controversy
China proposes 127,000km² marine protected area in Antarctic waters amid concerns over krill fishing and conservation rules.