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South Africa Needs a more Serious Overhaul of its electoral law and setup

South Africa Needs a more Serious Overhaul of its electoral law and setup

When it comes to electoral reform there has been some headway with the new electoral amendment act that will allow Individuals to contest elections.1 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has recently signed the amended bill into law to allow individual candidates to contest national and provincial elections independently of political parties.2 However there is a

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eThekwini Municipality Prioritizes Clearing Electricity Outage Backlog Amid Challenges

eThekwini Municipality Prioritizes Clearing Electricity Outage Backlog Amid Challenges

In response to a significant backlog of electricity outages in various parts of the city, the eThekwini Municipality’s Electricity Department says it has intensified efforts to restore power to affected customers.   In a statement, the city says a systematic approach is being implemented to expedite the repair process and ensure successful outcomes. “Dedicated teams

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Parliament says SAA-Takatso deal must be referred to SIU

Parliament says SAA-Takatso deal must be referred to SIU

Parliament’s Public Enterprises Portfolio Committee has called for an investigation into the controversial transfer action involving the appointment of the Takatso Consortium as the preferred bidder to acquire 51 percent of South African Airways (SAA).   Following allegations raised by former Director-General Kgathatso Tlhakudi, the committee has expressed concerns over the transparency of the bidding

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Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering three individuals, including his own daughter

Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering three individuals, including his own daughter

Family members of three individuals who were fatally shot in Northdale in September by a security guard – including his own daughter and her mother – expressed the desire for the death penalty to still be in place, in order for the perpetrator to experience the suffering his victims endured. Sandile Ngcobo (33) received a

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29 bank branches where you can get your Smart ID and Passport in South Africa

29 bank branches where you can get your Smart ID and Passport in South Africa 

Absa Bank has confirmed that it now offers Home Affairs Smart ID and Passport services at six of its branches in South Africa, taking the total number of bank branches to 29 so far. The confirmation follows the announcement from the Department of Home Affairs this week that the pilot with the banks would be

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