Never Has a Wise Vote Been More Important to the Future of South Africa
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April 27, 2024, 10:56 AM
[Daily Maverick] After thirty years of democracy, the heroes of freedom have been replaced by the hyenas of stealing
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30 Years On, South Africa's Dream of Unity Lies Shattered
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April 27, 2024, 10:13 AM
[DW] Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply divided society. Political divisions have fueled a growing disappointment with Nelson Mandela's liberation party, the ANC.
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South African Freedom Day
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April 27, 2024, 10:18 AM
[State Department] On behalf of the people of the United States, congratulations to all South Africans on the historic 30th anniversary of their country's first democratic elections.
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Trial Begins for Alleged Thieves at Ramaphosa's Farm - South African News Briefs - April 26, 2024
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April 26, 2024, 4:53 AM
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Three Zimbabweans, Six Others Jailed for Nearly 11,000 Years in South Africa
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April 26, 2024, 12:49 PM
[The Herald] The South Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa has jailed three Zimbabweans and six other people for a total of 10 939 years in prison for 391 counts of money laundering, fraud and forgery, among other offenses committed in the country.
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Social Security Agency Workers Busted in Grant Fraud Scheme - South African News Briefs - April 25, 2024
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April 25, 2024, 6:13 AM
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Three Decades of Freedom - Too Many Flaws in SA's Education System
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April 27, 2024, 10:58 AM
[UCT] In June 1976, thousands of black school children took to the streets in Soweto over the use of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction at majority black schools. More than 100 pupils died and approximately 700 were injured that day, and their bravery marked a turning point in South Africa's liberation struggle. Almost 50 years since that fateful day, and 30 years since the advent of democracy, and the struggle of the class of 1976 continues, as the medium of instruction remains a fundamenta...
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As SA Marks 30 Years of Democracy, It Must Prioritise Safety of Its Children - Its Greatest Resource, Unicef Urges
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April 27, 2024, 10:57 AM
[Daily Maverick] The United Nations Children's Fund South Africa has called for the country's children to be put at the centre of the developmental agenda.
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South Africa's Constitution Was Set Up As the Bedrock of Its Democracy - It's Been Challenged Over Last 30 Years, but Has Held Firm
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April 26, 2024, 1:44 PM
[The Conversation Africa] There was a moment during the state capture years of South African president Jacob Zuma's term in office (2009 to 2018) when the veil finally slipped. There had been quiet rumblings against the country's constitution for many years. But now a senior figure in the ruling African National Congress - its chief whip in the National Assembly, Mathole Motshekga - gave public expression to the notion that when judges overturned decisions of the government they were undermining...
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Dr Desiree Ellis It Is
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April 27, 2024, 11:01 AM
[SAFA] The revered Dr Ellis received the honour on Thursday, 25 April 2024 in Cape Town and she told www.safa.net she was delighted after the accolade.
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In Defense of the Constitution, Judges and the Rule of Law
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April 27, 2024, 10:58 AM
[UCT] As the country commemorates 30 years of democracy this year, part and parcel of the democratic project was a new vision for how one of the arms of the South African state - the judiciary - operates and delivers on its mandate. And, as the democratic project was under siege from state capture, they had to stand firm in defiance of nefarious influence.
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AU Chief Appeals for 'Respect and Full Implementation' of Pretoria Agreement
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April 26, 2024, 3:56 PM
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- AU Chairperson said he is "following with deep concern the escalating tensions between local communities" and "appeals for "the respect and full implementation" of the Pretoria agreement.
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DA Announces Ground-Breaking New Economic Policy to Rescue South Africans From Unemployment
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April 26, 2024, 12:49 PM
[DA] Unemployment is the single greatest crisis facing South Africa.
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Can South Africa Afford a Basic Income Grant? or Can We Afford Not To?
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April 26, 2024, 11:04 AM
[GroundUp] GroundUp and Black Sash hosted a debate on the feasibility of the Basic Income Grant (BIG) on Thursday
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Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About Renewable Energy
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April 26, 2024, 11:04 AM
[GroundUp] We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi
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Khayelitsha Music Academy Hopes to Change Lives
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April 26, 2024, 11:03 AM
[GroundUp] Two township musicians have dedicated themselves to teaching children to play and read music
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Solar Lights Mean Shack Dwellers Can Walk to the Toilet At Night
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April 26, 2024, 8:02 AM
[GroundUp] About 75 households in Khayelitsha were given solar street lights in a move to make the area safer
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King of Amapiano's Show Sells Out in Five Hours
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April 27, 2024, 11:04 AM
[Namibian] When people call Kabza De Small the king of amapiano, it's no gimmick.
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African Troops Will Remain in Cabo Delgado
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April 27, 2024, 11:02 AM
[AIM] Maputo -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended to the end of this year the operation of the South African armed forces (SANDF), in the fight against islamist terrorism in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.
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South Africa's Youth Are a Generation Lost Under Democracy - Study
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April 26, 2024, 1:55 AM
[The Conversation Africa] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently painted a rosy picture in which the country's youth - "democracy's children" - had enormous opportunities for advancement, all thanks to successive post-apartheid governments led by the African National Congress (ANC) that he leads.
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Nearly Half of South Africans Can't Afford Basics - Survey - South African News Briefs - April 24, 2024
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April 24, 2024, 6:18 AM
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Activists Celebrate Seven Years Since High Court Ruling Against SA Nuclear Deal
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April 26, 2024, 3:57 PM
[GroundUp] Vigil at Parliament also marked exactly 38 years since Chernobyl Disaster
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For the Majority of South Africans, Freedom's Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose
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April 27, 2024, 11:01 AM
[Daily Maverick] Forgive me if I am not in the mood to raise a glass this Freedom Day. Until every South African can enjoy the full spectrum of rights and freedoms promised by our Constitution, these celebrations ring hollow.
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Corruption, Crime, Rolling Blackouts, Unemployment, Poverty, Inequality - - Anything to Celebrate?
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April 27, 2024, 11:00 AM
[Daily Maverick] The reality for many South Africans is one of disillusionment as they cannot celebrate their freedom because the political elites have amassed wealth at the expense of the downtrodden majority.
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30 Years of Democracy - - Udf Activist Réjane Woodroffe Left High Finance for Critical Social Upliftment
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April 27, 2024, 10:59 AM
[Daily Maverick] Thirty years into democracy, Daily Maverick spoke to three anti-apartheid activists about how they found their way to the land from Umkhonto weSizwe, the United Democratic Front and the ANC-linked Marxist Worker Tendency. This is Part Two - Réjane Woodroffe.
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South Africa On Track to Eliminate Malaria Disease By 2028
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April 26, 2024, 2:19 AM
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Health says South Africa is on track to achieve malaria elimination status by 2028, as outlined in the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan.
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South Africa's Young Education Researchers Need Networks to Share Experience More Than Pressure to Produce Outputs
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April 26, 2024, 1:55 AM
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa has for many years been a strong player in several areas of world-class research. Some of the country's researchers have made major contributions in areas like the biomedical sciences, palaeontology and astronomy
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It Took a Year but Tafelsig's Streetlights Are Back On
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April 25, 2024, 11:00 AM
[GroundUp] 1,000 residents needing help with service inquiries also went to a pop-up service hub hosted by the City
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Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About the Post Office
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April 25, 2024, 11:00 AM
[GroundUp] We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi
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Department of Health Fails to Buy Life-Saving Device for Diabetes Patients
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April 24, 2024, 11:51 AM
[GroundUp] Using vials and syringes instead of pens can lead to insulin dosing errors which can be fatal
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