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Limpopo Education Officials Accused of Rigging Principal Posts

Limpopo Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya and her officials inspect a school building project. The provincial Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) heard that some officials signed off tenders at their own discretion, disbursing monies that were not approved by the head of the department (HOD) and the chief financial officer (CFO).

The Limpopo Department of Education has been accused of rigging the selection processes to appoint a school principal and three assistant principals at four schools in Giyani. According to sources who spoke to African Times, the disputes date back to 2021, after the department hired senior educators outside the initial recommendations by the relevant school… Continue reading Limpopo Education Officials Accused of Rigging Principal Posts

SA Unveils Multibillion Rand Plan To Redevelop Six Ports of Entry

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the department will oppose the Helen Suzman Foundation's (HSF) urgent court application to halt the deportation of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders.

The South African government has unveiled ambitious plans to replace outdated border management systems through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) that will ensure the security of the nation’s borders. Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi held a media briefing on September 6 to explain their request for proposals regarding the anticipated ports of entry (POE) projects… Continue reading SA Unveils Multibillion Rand Plan To Redevelop Six Ports of Entry

Massive backlash as Mbalula bungles Tupac Shakur Tribute

In a doomed spell for youth appeal, South African politician Fikile Mbalula’s attempt to pay tribute to the late US rapper Tupac Shakur on X, formerly Twitter, was met with widespread criticism as he attempted to appease the younger voters. On Thursday morning, Mbalula, secretary-general of the ANC, sought to appease the younger generation but… Continue reading Massive backlash as Mbalula bungles Tupac Shakur Tribute

ANC Warned To Tackle Unemployment Time Bomb

The sting of unemployment was the central theme amongst those who attended the ANC’s 2019 Provincial Manifesto Review in Limpopo. Young people and older citizens who flocked to the Giyani Stadium on Saturday decried the dire economic state of many households across the Giyani Local Municipality and the country. African Times spoke to groups of… Continue reading ANC Warned To Tackle Unemployment Time Bomb

Postbank Board Resigns, Accuses Gungubele of Meddling In SASSA Payments

South African Post Bank board members have resigned en masse, citing alleged hostility and political interference in grant payments by Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, board members who threw in the towel said Gungubele’s alleged arrogance and unfounded claims about their performance forced them to… Continue reading Postbank Board Resigns, Accuses Gungubele of Meddling In SASSA Payments

Medical Doctor Involved In Terry Pheto Lotto Saga Loses Bid To Change SIU Probing Team

The Gauteng Division of the High Court sitting in Pretoria has dismissed with costs Pretoria-based businessman Dr John Marite’s request to compel the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to change the team investigating him. Marite, a doctor, is one of the individuals under investigation by the SIU for their alleged involvement in the multimillion-dollar wrongdoing at… Continue reading Medical Doctor Involved In Terry Pheto Lotto Saga Loses Bid To Change SIU Probing Team

Illegal Immigration: Home Affairs To Challenge Bid To Stop Deportations

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is embroilled in a legal battle with inspects a port of entry. The University J report argued that the Department of Home Affairs’ insistence on cutting the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) would result in a loss of critical skills and cause homelessness for foreign nationals working in the country.

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the department will oppose the Helen Suzman Foundation’s (HSF) urgent court application to halt the deportation of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders. The foundation’s application comes when the department’s appeal is still pending. In a short statement released on Wednesday, Home Affairs spokesperson Siyabulela Qoza said,“ the… Continue reading Illegal Immigration: Home Affairs To Challenge Bid To Stop Deportations

This Time For Africa and a Multipolar World

NEW DELHI, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) — The African Union (AU) celebrated its founding anniversary Saturday, marking its creation in 1999. This year, the joy was doubled as the AU became a new Group of 20 (G20) member on the same day. “It’s finally Africa’s time,” many Africans said on social media, echoing “Waka Waka (This… Continue reading This Time For Africa and a Multipolar World

Arab League Welcomes African Union’s G20 Membership

CAIRO, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) — The Arab League (AL) on Sunday welcomed the admission of the African Union (AU) as a permanent member to the Group of 20 (G20), expressing hope that the pan-Arab organization would enjoy the same status. In a statement, AL Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit welcomed the G20 leaders’ decision on AU’s entry… Continue reading Arab League Welcomes African Union’s G20 Membership

AI Conference Brings Together Leading Industry Experts

Leading AI IN experts and professionals from the country’s leading companies and universities discussed the growing role of AI in medicine, oil and gas, energy, and fintech industries at Innopolis, which organised the event. The discussions were held with the participation of Nobel laureate Konstantin Novoselov, Andrey Sebrant and Alexander Krainov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Alexey Sidoruk… Continue reading AI Conference Brings Together Leading Industry Experts