Bomkazi Malobola

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Dennis Neer to be laid to rest today

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Bomkazi Malobola

The former Eastern Cape Safety and Security MEC , Dennis Neer will be laid to rest in Gqeberha today. The struggle stalwart died at the age of 76 last week Friday after a long illness. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accorded Neer a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2. Condolences pour in after passing of ANC stalwart Dennis Neer:He was the first MEC of Safety and Security and was also the provincial secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU.
Namibian President emphasises the need to address corruption

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Bomkazi Malobola

The newly inaugurated Namibian President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need to address corruption as it hinders development of communities. She has appealed to her peers on the continent to tackle challenges facing African people. Nandi-Ndaitwah has also committed herself to work for all Namibians. Many influential women in the SADC region have also commended the people of Namibia for electing a woman President to lead their country.
Expert questions Rasool's conduct to US following sudden expulsion

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Bomkazi Malobola

International relations expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela has questioned the conduct of South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, to the US, following his sudden expulsion from the country. In a post on X, the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio said that the South African ambassador was no longer welcome in the US. Rubio accused Rasool of being a race baiting politician who hates US President Donald Trump.
Presidency notes expulsion of SA's Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Bomkazi Malobola

The Presidency says they have noted the expulsion of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Ebrahim Rasool. This after the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio said that the South African ambassador was no longer welcome in the US. In a post on X, Rubio accused Rasool of hating America and President Donald Trump. South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States is no longer welcome in our great country.
SA farming sector is vital for the growth agenda: Ramaphosa

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Bomkazi Malobola |Busi Chimombe

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Department of Agriculture has launched a blended finance instrument in collaboration with the Land Bank to help farmers who require capital to continue growing the sector. In his weekly letter, the President says that the inclusion of black farmers in commercial agriculture necessitates that land is made available. He says the farming sector of South Africa is vital for the growth agenda.
‘Society needs to come up with proactive ways to curb GBV scourge’

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Bomkazi Malobola

Women activists say society needs to come up with proactive and preventative measures to curb the scourge of gender-based violence. This was part of a dialogue at the International Women’s Day commemoration hosted by the Eastern Cape government in Bhisho yesterday. One of the delegates at the dialogue, Wendy Kiviet, has called on all sectors of society to play an active role to bring down the numbers.
Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Bomkazi Malobola

Israel and Hamas signaled on Saturday they were preparing for the next phase of ceasefire negotiations, as mediators pushed ahead with talks to extend the fragile 42-day truce that began in January. Hamas said there were “positive indicators” for the start of the ceasefire’s second-phase talks but did not elaborate. Israel also said it was preparing for talks.
Eskom suspends load shedding

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Bomkazi Malobola

Eskom has announced that loadshedding has been suspended from 10 o’ clock this morning. The power utility says this is due to sufficient generation capacity and replenishment of emergency reserves in the past 44 hours. Eskom’s spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says there is a change in the frequency of rolling blackouts due to structural improvements in the generation fleet.
Mbeki calls for national dialogue to envision new South Africa

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Bomkazi Malobola

Former President Thabo Mbeki has called for a national dialogue to envision a new South Africa. This after he conceded that the country is in crisis after 30 years of democracy. International Women’s Day | Former president Thabo Mbeki addresses the gatheringHe was delivering the keynote address at the 14th International Women’s Day dialogue hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation in Sandton, north of Johannesburg. Mbeki has decried the state of the country.
Morero promises to speedily rectify service delivery issues

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Bomkazi Malobola

Johannesburg executive mayor Dada Morero says they will move with speed to rectify all service delivery issues as requested by the president. This followed engagements with President Cyril Ramaphosa, businesses and other role players in Johannesburg. Ramaphosa raised concerns about the state of decay of the city. He told delegates that the city of Johannesburg is torn apart and needs to be fixed urgently.