uMkhonto weSizwe Party Member of Parliament, Andile Mngxitama, has warned that the remarks by incoming president of the United States of America, Donald Trump, are a declaration of war with the BRICS countries. On Sunday, Trump wrote on X threatening that there is no chance of the BRICS bloc replacing…
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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye says the French military must end its presence in the West African nation. The French military has maintained a presence in Senegal since the country’s independence in 1960. “There will soon be no more French soldiers in Senegal,” Faye told French daily Le Monde, on…
The GOOD party has cautioned against Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s move to reach an agreement with the Solidarity union on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. The Patricia de Lille-led party said this agreement should be taken with a pinch of salt, adding that Minister Gwarube “appears to…
An alarming two-thirds of digital content creators are publishing unverified information to millions of followers, a landmark survey by UN educational and cultural agency UNESCO revealed on Wednesday. The findings come at a time when social media influencers have become primary sources of news and cultural information for global audiences,…
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance says it is gravely concerned by municipalities and private companies that contravene with impunity Section 13A of the Pension Fund Act (Act No. 24 of 1956), which mandates employers to deduct employees’ contributions and pay to pension funds. The committee has been informed by…
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, arrived in Eritrea on Tuesday for a one-day working visit aimed at consolidating bilateral ties between the two countries. Upon arrival at Asmara International Airport, General al-Burhan and his delegation were received by Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. During the meeting held…
Eskom’s recent announcement that it has marked the longest stretch of uninterrupted power supply in five years has been met with heavy criticism by many South Africans living in disenfranchised areas. Last week, the Sate-owned power utility claimed that load shedding has been suspended for more than 240 consecutive days.…
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) says the second-quarter crime statistics released by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu highlight structural challenges “and the overall situation remains dire for the working class and marginalised communities”. SAFTU said it recognises that crime is often a symptom of broader social issues such…
Kenyan authorities have failed to ensure justice for the killing of at least 31 people and other abuses by the police during protests throughout the country from March to July 2023, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report released on Monday. Over a year later, investigations have not been…
Africa’s economic success and sustainability are intrinsically linked to accountable governance, Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, stressed at the opening of the 2024 African Economic Conference in the capital, Gaborone. The three-day conference has brought together leaders, policymakers, and experts to address the continent’s economic challenges and opportunities. Organised by the…