🇿🇦 South African police investigate suspected murders in Cape Town
South African detectives are investigating three separate incidents in Cape Town's Khayelitsha township in which a total of eight people are believed to have been murdered early on Wednesday morning, police said.
South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, with about 20,000 murders recorded every year out of a population of about 60 million.
"At around 06:00 (0400 GMT) police were summoned to a shooting incident in Ncumu Street where the bodies of four males and one female were discovered with gunshot wounds," the South African Police Service said in a statement.
Police said preliminary investigations suggested that the five deaths in Ncumu Street could be linked to two incidents hours before.
"At around 02:50 an adult male and his adult girlfriend were shot and killed in Feza Street... and shortly after that a 35-year-old male was shot and killed not far from the first scene," police added. Police have yet to give a motive for the killings but said the same suspects could be responsible.
According to campaign group Gun Free South Africa, on average 31 people are shot and killed every day in the country.
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South African detectives are investigating three separate incidents in Cape Town's Khayelitsha township in which a total of eight people are believed to have been murdered early on Wednesday morning, police said.
South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, with about 20,000 murders recorded every year out of a population of about 60 million.
"At around 06:00 (0400 GMT) police were summoned to a shooting incident in Ncumu Street where the bodies of four males and one female were discovered with gunshot wounds," the South African Police Service said in a statement.
Police said preliminary investigations suggested that the five deaths in Ncumu Street could be linked to two incidents hours before.
"At around 02:50 an adult male and his adult girlfriend were shot and killed in Feza Street... and shortly after that a 35-year-old male was shot and killed not far from the first scene," police added. Police have yet to give a motive for the killings but said the same suspects could be responsible.
According to campaign group Gun Free South Africa, on average 31 people are shot and killed every day in the country.
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🇿🇦 Support for South Africa's ANC near 40% weeks before election, Ipsos poll shows
Support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has fallen to just over 40%, an Ipsos opinion poll showed, weeks before a general election that could usher in the biggest political change since the end of the apartheid era.
While the ANC is still on track to win the most votes on May 29, if it gets less than 50% support it would have to seek one or more coalition partners to govern the country, the first such alliance since the party swept to power under liberation hero Nelson Mandela 30 years ago.
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Support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has fallen to just over 40%, an Ipsos opinion poll showed, weeks before a general election that could usher in the biggest political change since the end of the apartheid era.
While the ANC is still on track to win the most votes on May 29, if it gets less than 50% support it would have to seek one or more coalition partners to govern the country, the first such alliance since the party swept to power under liberation hero Nelson Mandela 30 years ago.
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🇿🇦 South African workers rally in solidarity with Palestinians on May Day
On May 1st, 2024, crowds of ANC supporters flooded the streets of Cape Town, South Africa, in a solidarity march advocating for Palestine. The rally, organized by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), convened at the Athlone Stadium, drawing attention to the ongoing plight of Palestinians.
President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed South Africa's unwavering support for Palestine, urging workers to champion the cause of oppressed people worldwide. Emphasizing the country's stance on freedom and justice, Ramaphosa echoed the call for a liberated Palestine. The ANC's alliance with the South African Communist Party and Cosatu underscores the nation's collective commitment to the Palestinian cause. Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi reiterated the significance of supporting Palestine in the pursuit of global freedom.
The comparison between Israel's policies and South Africa's apartheid history continues to fuel solidarity among South Africans and their support for Palestinian rights.
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On May 1st, 2024, crowds of ANC supporters flooded the streets of Cape Town, South Africa, in a solidarity march advocating for Palestine. The rally, organized by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), convened at the Athlone Stadium, drawing attention to the ongoing plight of Palestinians.
President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed South Africa's unwavering support for Palestine, urging workers to champion the cause of oppressed people worldwide. Emphasizing the country's stance on freedom and justice, Ramaphosa echoed the call for a liberated Palestine. The ANC's alliance with the South African Communist Party and Cosatu underscores the nation's collective commitment to the Palestinian cause. Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi reiterated the significance of supporting Palestine in the pursuit of global freedom.
The comparison between Israel's policies and South Africa's apartheid history continues to fuel solidarity among South Africans and their support for Palestinian rights.
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🇿🇦 Report holds Johannesburg authorities liable for deadly fire
A report released following an inquiry into a devastating fire in downtown Johannesburg has found the City of Johannesburg and its entities responsible for the tragic incident, which claimed the lives of 76 individuals. Conducted by retired Judge Sisi Khampepe, the inquiry revealed the City's "total disregard" for the building's dire condition, prompting recommendations for disciplinary action against the CEO of the Johannesburg Property Company, responsible for overseeing city buildings. Judge Khampepe further advocated for the demolition of the building and proposed the erection of a memorial plaque in honor of the victims, including children, who lost their lives in one of South Africa's worst disasters.
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A report released following an inquiry into a devastating fire in downtown Johannesburg has found the City of Johannesburg and its entities responsible for the tragic incident, which claimed the lives of 76 individuals. Conducted by retired Judge Sisi Khampepe, the inquiry revealed the City's "total disregard" for the building's dire condition, prompting recommendations for disciplinary action against the CEO of the Johannesburg Property Company, responsible for overseeing city buildings. Judge Khampepe further advocated for the demolition of the building and proposed the erection of a memorial plaque in honor of the victims, including children, who lost their lives in one of South Africa's worst disasters.
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🇿🇦 Tragedy strikes: 5 workers dead, 49 missing in South Africa building collapse
In a devastating incident, a multi-story apartment complex under construction collapsed in George, South Africa, leaving 5 workers dead and 49 others missing as of the latest update. The collapse occurred on Monday afternoon, trapping numerous construction workers under the rubble for more than 12 hours. Over 100 emergency responders, aided by sniffer dogs and heavy lifting equipment, tirelessly worked through the night to locate and rescue those trapped.
Despite making contact with 11 workers, the challenging conditions, including large concrete slabs and metal scaffolding, prolonged the rescue effort, with authorities acknowledging the difficulty of the operation.
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In a devastating incident, a multi-story apartment complex under construction collapsed in George, South Africa, leaving 5 workers dead and 49 others missing as of the latest update. The collapse occurred on Monday afternoon, trapping numerous construction workers under the rubble for more than 12 hours. Over 100 emergency responders, aided by sniffer dogs and heavy lifting equipment, tirelessly worked through the night to locate and rescue those trapped.
Despite making contact with 11 workers, the challenging conditions, including large concrete slabs and metal scaffolding, prolonged the rescue effort, with authorities acknowledging the difficulty of the operation.
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🇿🇦 Report holds Johannesburg authorities liable for deadly fire
A report released following an inquiry into a devastating fire in downtown Johannesburg has found the City of Johannesburg and its entities responsible for the tragic incident, which claimed…
A report released following an inquiry into a devastating fire in downtown Johannesburg has found the City of Johannesburg and its entities responsible for the tragic incident, which claimed…
🇪🇬🇿🇦 Egypt joins South Africa in ICC case against Israel over Gaza conflict
Egypt formally joins South Africa's International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel, accusing Israel of violating the Genocide Convention during the Gaza conflict. The move comes amidst escalating Israeli aggression against Palestinian civilians. Egypt, alongside Turkey and Colombia, seeks to support South Africa's case. The ICJ previously issued an interim ruling indicating a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza and ordered Israel to take provisional measures.
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Egypt formally joins South Africa's International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel, accusing Israel of violating the Genocide Convention during the Gaza conflict. The move comes amidst escalating Israeli aggression against Palestinian civilians. Egypt, alongside Turkey and Colombia, seeks to support South Africa's case. The ICJ previously issued an interim ruling indicating a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza and ordered Israel to take provisional measures.
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🇿🇦🇮🇱 'Israel must be stopped' in Gaza, South Africa tells World Court
South Africa urged the U.N.'s top court on Thursday to order a halt to Israel's offensive on Rafah, saying attacks on the southern Gaza city "must be stopped" to ensure the survival of the Palestinian people.
South Africa's ambassador to the Netherlands, Vusimuzi Madonsela, asked judges to order Israel to "immediately, totally and unconditionally, withdraw the Israeli army from the entirety of the Gaza Strip."
The two days of hearings at the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, are part of a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide.
Israel, which has denounced South Africa's claim that it is violating the 1949 Genocide Convention as baseless, will respond in court on Friday.
Last week South Africa asked for additional emergency measures to protect Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians have been sheltering.
South Africa also asked the court to order Israel to allow unimpeded access to Gaza for U.N. officials, organisations providing humanitarian aid, journalists and investigators.
Israel's military campaign has killed tens of thousands of children and women, destroyed civilian infrastructure and starved the population, South Africa's legal team told the court.
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South Africa urged the U.N.'s top court on Thursday to order a halt to Israel's offensive on Rafah, saying attacks on the southern Gaza city "must be stopped" to ensure the survival of the Palestinian people.
South Africa's ambassador to the Netherlands, Vusimuzi Madonsela, asked judges to order Israel to "immediately, totally and unconditionally, withdraw the Israeli army from the entirety of the Gaza Strip."
The two days of hearings at the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, are part of a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide.
Israel, which has denounced South Africa's claim that it is violating the 1949 Genocide Convention as baseless, will respond in court on Friday.
Last week South Africa asked for additional emergency measures to protect Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians have been sheltering.
South Africa also asked the court to order Israel to allow unimpeded access to Gaza for U.N. officials, organisations providing humanitarian aid, journalists and investigators.
Israel's military campaign has killed tens of thousands of children and women, destroyed civilian infrastructure and starved the population, South Africa's legal team told the court.
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🇿🇦 Zuma says he will fight for his rights over South Africa election disqualification
South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma said that he will fight for his rights, after the country's top court ruled that he was not eligible to run for parliament in next week's election.
The constitutional court ruled on Monday that Zuma's 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021 disqualified him from standing in the May 29 vote, as the constitution prohibits anyone given a prison sentence of 12 months or longer from holding a parliamentary seat.
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South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma said that he will fight for his rights, after the country's top court ruled that he was not eligible to run for parliament in next week's election.
The constitutional court ruled on Monday that Zuma's 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021 disqualified him from standing in the May 29 vote, as the constitution prohibits anyone given a prison sentence of 12 months or longer from holding a parliamentary seat.
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🇿🇦 South Africa elections: The African National Congress (ANC) has lost parliamentary majority and will need coalition partners to surpass 50 percent votes and form a government.
Nearly all the ballots have been counted in South Africa, but the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has received only 40.21 percent votes in Wednesday’s election, well short of a majority.
For the first time since the end of apartheid in 1994, the once-dominant party will need to make a deal with other parties to form a coalition government.
The Democratic Alliance (DA), the main opposition party, received the second-highest number of votes (21.78 percent) followed by the MK party (14.59 percent) and EFF (9.51 percent).
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will announce the official results on Monday night at 6pm local time (16:00GMT).
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Nearly all the ballots have been counted in South Africa, but the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has received only 40.21 percent votes in Wednesday’s election, well short of a majority.
For the first time since the end of apartheid in 1994, the once-dominant party will need to make a deal with other parties to form a coalition government.
The Democratic Alliance (DA), the main opposition party, received the second-highest number of votes (21.78 percent) followed by the MK party (14.59 percent) and EFF (9.51 percent).
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will announce the official results on Monday night at 6pm local time (16:00GMT).
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🇿🇦South Africa's rand extended its gains against a weaker dollar
This Friday, fuelled by expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year, the rand traded at 18.1975 against the dollar , 0.4% stronger than its previous close.
The rand takes its cue from global drivers such as U.S. monetary policy in addition to local events.
Ministers in the new South African government were sworn in on Wednesday after a historic election in May, which saw the African National Congress lose its majority for the first time since the end of apartheid 30 years ago.
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This Friday, fuelled by expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year, the rand traded at 18.1975 against the dollar , 0.4% stronger than its previous close.
The rand takes its cue from global drivers such as U.S. monetary policy in addition to local events.
Ministers in the new South African government were sworn in on Wednesday after a historic election in May, which saw the African National Congress lose its majority for the first time since the end of apartheid 30 years ago.
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