International law has potential to be just, says new ICJ judge Dire Tladi

JOHANNESBURG – Newly appointed International Court of Justice (ICJ) judge, Dire Tladi, says that during his tenure, he hopes to contribute to a focus on championing the rights of the…

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‘I feel guilty I’m not experiencing war with my family’: Palestinian woman in SA

CAPE TOWN – A Palestinian woman living in South Africa has shared harrowing stories involving her family in war-torn Gaza. Gift of the Givers team member, Ayia Jaber, spoke at…

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Court rules against SAHRA bid to win control over Mandela cell key & other items

JOHANNESBURG – The High Court in Pretoria ruled against the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) in its bid to win control of the key to Nelson Mandela’s prison cell,…

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South Africa misses the Mandela ‘spirit’ 10 years after icon’s death

JOHANNESBURG – With murals of his smiling face still covering many buildings, South Africans on Tuesday marked 10 years since the death of Nelson Mandela with a mixture of longing…

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Economists expect to see muted growth with Q3 GDP figures

JOHANNESBURG – Some economists believe the South African economy is likely to show little growth when Stats SA releases the quarter three GDP figures on Tuesday. A focus on economic…

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Zuma takes fight to privately prosecute Ramaphosa to SCA

JOHANNESBURG – Former President Jacob Zuma has taken his fight to privately prosecute his successor, President Cyril Ramaphosa, to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). In July this year, the…

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Repairs to Clarence Drive, R44 progressing well – WC govt

CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure says that repairs to Clarence Drive, the Palmiet Bridge and the R44/R43 intersection are progressing well following damage sustained during the…

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Some energy experts believe court’s load shedding exemption ruling impractical

JOHANNESBURG – While different organisations and political parties have applauded the Pretoria High Court ruling to exempt key facilities from load shedding, some experts believe it is impractical. On Friday,…

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Disgruntled Protea Glen Ext 39 residents set to boycott polls over water issues

JOHANNESBURG – Disgruntled homeowners at a gated community in Protea Glen, Soweto who have been without water for three years said they saw no point in voting at the 2024…

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DBE concerned over pens down parties, urges parents to keep eye on teens

CAPE TOWN – The Basic Education Department is urging parents and caregivers to keep a close eye on teens this festive season, citing concern over a trend of pens down…

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