International Court of Justice Makes Landmark Decision Against Israel
In a landmark hearing on Friday, 19 July, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) agreed with arguments made by Palestine, South Africa, and other countries that Israel’s occupation of and actions in Palestinian territory are acts of apartheid, racial discrimination, and colonisation.
Italy Flies Humanitarian Aid for Gazans
This week, Italy dispatched food and medical supplies to Gaza via a humanitarian flight. Included in the aid is over 60 tonnes of food, hygiene and sanitary kits, and 150 tents, according to a foreign ministry statement.
Provincial Disaster Declared by Western Cape Government’s New Cabinet
After weeks of severe weather and flooding across the Western Cape, the province’s newly-appointed Cabinet has endorsed the declaration of a provincial disaster.
New Solar Power Plant to Power 80 000 Free State Homes
In Matjhabeng, Free State, a solar power project estimated to cost R1.4 billion is expected to power 80 000 homes.
South African Hujaaj to be refunded by Saudi government for 2023 Hajj
In an unprecedented move from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the South African pilgrims that embarked on Hajj 2023 will receive a partial refund of their trip.
Western Cape relief efforts underway amid severe conditions
Following severe storms that ravaged many parts of the Western Cape this week, the Human Settlements Directorate issued over 6,500 flood relief kits to informal settlements across Cape Town.
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Al Baraka Bank marks 35 years in Islamic banking
Over three decades since the inception of Al Baraka bank, CEO Mohammed Kaka hopes to continue offering banking services that cater to Islamic regulations and ethics in the years to come.
Armenia joins in recognition of Palestinian state
Towards the end of June, Armenia announced its recognition of the State of Palestine, stating it was against “violence toward civilian populations.”
South Africa’s new cabinet sworn in on Wednesday
On Wednesday this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new Cabinet of the Government of National Unity (GNU) was sworn-in in Cape Town.
KZN: water projects commissioned to improve supply
Two new projects have begun in the eThekwini Municipality to improve water supply to northern parts of the city.
Plans to phase out green ID book in motion
Over ten years after the introduction of the smart ID card, the Department of Home Affairs has recently announced that though it intends to phase out the green ID books, they will remain valid until further notice.
Plans to phase out green ID book in motion
Over ten years after the introduction of the smart ID card, the Department of Home Affairs has recently announced that though it intends to phase out the green ID books, they will remain valid until further notice.
KZN plans to tackle construction mafias
In an effort to combat the construction mafias which costs the economy billions of Rands, newly-appointed Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer in KwaZulu-Natal says the department is hard at work tackling the issue.
UN: Almost half a million Gazans face “catastrophic” hunger
On Tuesday this week, an assessment carried out by the United Nations indicated that almost half a million people in Gaza are experiencing “catastrophic” hunger.
Over 550 pilgrims die this Hajj as temperatures rise above 50°C
Of at least 550 pilgrims that have died this Hajj, approximately 323 Egyptian and 60 Jordanian nationals succumbed to heat-related conditions according to two Arab diplomats.
Government committed to transport programme for school learners
Aimed to ease transport challenges for school-going children, the South African government has invested generously in the National Learner Transport Programme recently.