The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change recently concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, witnessing two weeks of intense debates among delegates from world countries on how best to save the planet. The conference discussed topics such as climate finance, adaptation measures, and the strategies to support… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation in EV Production is One of the Best Ways of Cutting Carbon Emissions
Author: MAHASHA RAMPEDI
Mpumalanga Community Safety Department Pays Service Provider R92M After Failing To Defend Claim in Court
After failing to defend a claim for outstanding payments, the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison has paid a service provider more than R90 million, including interests. Makanyoga General, a security company previously contracted by the department to render services at government sites, obtained a default judgement in 2023 after taking the government… Continue reading Mpumalanga Community Safety Department Pays Service Provider R92M After Failing To Defend Claim in Court
Controversial North West MEC Denies Threatening to Castrate Ward Councillor and Seeks Court Interdict For Defamation
North West ANC Deputy Secretary and Education MEC Viola Motsumi has applied for an interdict against ward councillor Obakeng Kgonare and businessman Godfrey Moleko Mooketsi, alleging they defamed and threatened her political career. In court papers filed before the Mahikeng High Court last week, Motsumi denies threatening to castrate Kgonare and resurrect his mother, saying… Continue reading Controversial North West MEC Denies Threatening to Castrate Ward Councillor and Seeks Court Interdict For Defamation
China’s Future Economic Development Policies Prove Doubters Wrong
China’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission, recently unveiled a raft of measures to boost economic growth. At the same time, China’s central bank, top securities regulators and financial regulator also announced a raft of monetary stimuli, property market supports and capital market strengthening measures to be implemented in the near future… Continue reading China’s Future Economic Development Policies Prove Doubters Wrong
North-West MEC Threatens ‘To Break Councillor’s Penis, Castrate and Resurrect His Mother’
A senior North West ANC politician is in hot water for allegedly threatening to break a local councillor’s private parts, castrate him and resurrect his dead mother. Provincial Deputy Secretary and Education MEC Viola Ntsetsao Motsumi allegedly insulted Mahikeng Ward 10 councillor Obakeng Kgonare and accused him of spreading false rumours about her. Kgonare opened… Continue reading North-West MEC Threatens ‘To Break Councillor’s Penis, Castrate and Resurrect His Mother’
South African Government Vows To Escalate Crackdown On Illegal Miners
The South African government has reasserted its authority over illegal miners and vowed to escalate its crackdown, saying they are criminal elements who took over and used abandoned mines to perpetrate crime. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration has refused to back down on its demands that hundreds of illegal miners holed up in a disused mine… Continue reading South African Government Vows To Escalate Crackdown On Illegal Miners
Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests
The Ressano Garcia border, the largest Mozambican land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, recorded a revenue loss of 400 million Meticais (€5.8 million) during its closure due to post-election protests challenging the election results. The border was anticipated to handle goods worth 1,700 million Meticais (€24.8 million) in November alone. However, according to Mozambique… Continue reading Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests
China Import Expo Attractive To Global Exhibitors As Country Pledges Further Opening-Up
Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged to open the country’s huge market further to share more growth opportunities with the rest of the world on Tuesday as the seventh edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in Shanghai. The business exhibition of the world’s first national-level exposition dedicated to imports has attracted about 3,500… Continue reading China Import Expo Attractive To Global Exhibitors As Country Pledges Further Opening-Up
Steenhuisens ‘Silly Claims Putin Is Ramaphosa’s Ally, Not South Africa’s, Shows DA Still Pursuing The Apartheid Government’s Foreign Policy’
Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader John Steenhuisen’s claims that President Cyril Ramaphosa represented himself when he described Russian Leader Vladimir Putin as South Africa’s “valuable ally” are “silly” and show that the party is still pursuing the apartheid government’s foreign policy. According to Andre Thomashausen, a Professor Emeritus of International and Comparative Law at the University… Continue reading Steenhuisens ‘Silly Claims Putin Is Ramaphosa’s Ally, Not South Africa’s, Shows DA Still Pursuing The Apartheid Government’s Foreign Policy’
Ramaphosa Thanks ‘Valuable Ally’ Putin For ‘Support’ Before BRICS Summit In Russia
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Russian leader Vladimir Putin as a “valuable ally and a friend” who supported him when South Africa entered uncharted waters after the May general elections. He told Putin he had formed the Government of National Unity (GNU) with several opposition parties to stabilise South Africa politically after the governing African… Continue reading Ramaphosa Thanks ‘Valuable Ally’ Putin For ‘Support’ Before BRICS Summit In Russia