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Ramaphosa Names New Cabinet as GNU comes into being

President Cyril Ramaphosa has made it official. He has named his cabinet, in accordance with the fruits of the Government of National Unity. Deputy President Paul Mashatile will remain in his position while Democratic Alliance Leader John Steenhuisen will assume the portfolio of Agriculture Minister. In a move likely to be welcomed by the markets, […]

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Attack on SANDF Base in the DRC leaves Two Soldiers dead

Attack on SANDF Base in the DRC leaves Two Soldiers dead

The South African National Defence forces reported last week Wednesday that two soldiers were killed when M23 militants attacked the town of Sake in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with 20 injured. The attacks show the increasing hazards South African troops face abroad at the hands of guerrilla warfare. “Four members who were critically

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Gaza Remains in Ruin But more seek to defy Israel

The war in Gaza is not over. There have been no sanctions and no ceasefire. Israeli forces attack people awaiting the arrival of desperately needed trucks carrying humanitarian relief, killing at least eight Palestinians including security guards. Up to 21,000 children are unaccounted for since Israel launched its war on Gaza on October 7, according

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South African Schools to Include Coding and Robotics in the Curriculum

South African Schools to Include Coding and Robotics in the Curriculum

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has decided to include and formalise Coding and Robotics as a subject in public schools. This forms part of the introduction of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the younger generations and is welcomed by South African Citizens. However, there are significant obstacles that may hinder the implementation of this

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South Africa s Case For Palestine Faces Uncertain Future at ICJ

South Africa s Case For Palestine Faces Uncertain Future at ICJ

The dark days continue for Palestine as Israeli tanks and drones push into Rafah’s western neighbourhoods as an attack on aid-seekers killed at least nine Palestinians and injured 30, in Gaza. The South African case against genocide in Gaza by the Israelis at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) could come under threat depending the

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Municipality has heavy Task with Ward Councillor resignations and Sinkholes

Two Ward Councillors ascended to the provincial Legislature and Parliament from eThekwini, leaving vacant positions. A bi-election will take place in both wards, including Ward 34, from which councillor Bobby Maharajah recently resigned. A major sink hole appeared on Dr Yusef Dadoo Street in the Durban Central Business District. The announcement of two Durban councillors

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