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Government Welcomes AfCFTA Protocol on Women, Youth, makes ties with Ghana strong

Government Welcomes AfCFTA Protocol on Women, Youth, makes ties with Ghana strong

The African Union (AU) Assembly has created and adopted key protocols and decisions concerning the Africa continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The government of President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed it. “These include the first-ever Protocol on Women and Youth in trade, as well as protocols on Investment and on digital trade,” said Minister in the […]

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NHI Bill Remains Controversial While President Promises National Dialogue

NHI Bill Remains Controversial While President Promises National Dialogue

President Cyril Ramaphosa has yet to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law. The bill is not with out controversy and some say that the bill creates its own complications. The president was speaking to Cosatu members at the union federation’s Worker’s Day Rally this week, he said that the ANC government had

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Technological Advancement is high on Politicians’ agenda

Technological Advancement is high on Politicians’ agenda

Internet connectivity and Digital technology is on the rise. According to Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gunguebla, internet connectivity and penetration has improved greatly.1 According to the Minister, Internet Connectivity and penetration has improved from a mere 20.1 % in 2011 to a staggering 70% in 2022, elevating citizens in a rapid changing

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Refurbished Chatsworth Magistrates’ Court Unveiled Today

Refurbished Chatsworth Magistrates’ Court Unveiled Today

In a significant development for the provision of justice services in KwaZulu-Natal, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery, and Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, are set to officially inaugurate the newly refurbished Chatsworth Magistrates’ Court on April 19, 2024. The reopening of the Chatsworth Magistrates’ Court underscores the Department

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As Mapisa-Nqakula Resigns as Speaker some Call for Ramaphosa to follow Suit

As Mapisa-Nqakula Resigns as Speaker some Call for Ramaphosa to follow Suit

Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapis-Nqakula has resigned her position after having come under investigation by the Hawks over money laundering and bribery going into millions.1 This took place when she was Minister of Defence and War Veterans.2 President Ramaphosa has commended Nquakula for her resignation but came under fire having not followed in

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Israel Could face Lawsuit from Iran Over Missile Attack on Syria Embassy

Israel Could face Lawsuit from Iran Over Missile Attack on Syria Embassy

Syria remains relatively stable since the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was pushed back to the periphery. Now with Israeli fighter jets having fired missiles at the Iranian Embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus earlier this week, killing senior military commanders1 vulnerabilities are exposed. Syria is Iran’s closest Arab ally so Israel was

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As Israel Deploys Troops to Rafah Tensions Simmer with the US

As Israel Deploys Troops to Rafah Tensions Simmer with the US

Tensions simmer after Russia and China vetoed a U.S. sponsored resolution last week, the U.N. Security Council approved a new resolution yesterday, demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaza Strip during the holy month of Ramadhan, which ends April 9th.1 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled a delegation that was supposed to visit the

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