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Announcement: Nars Dear friends, colleagues and comrades,The Neil Aggett Labor Research Unit (NALSU) at Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa, wishes everyone safety and health during these difficult times.1. We call for solidarity and tolerance, and for fair and equitable access to safety and treatment for the working class and the poor. Individual responsibility, self-organization, and civil society efforts are essential to mitigating and resolving the crisis.2. We are honored that NALSU Professor Mike Logan is part of the President's Task Team examining social policy measures to support undocumented workers during this difficult time in…

Africa is considered the next frontier of the Internet, as access to the World Wide Web is rapidly spreading across the continent. South Africa is attracting attention as one of the leading countries. With the rise of the online world, the country could become an even bigger player in the film industry. The company has already produced some great movies and TV series over the years, and that number is likely to increase even more in the coming decades.There is plenty of evidence to suggest that the country's broader entertainment industry is expanding as well, and this could help boost…

It was a successful night at the SA Sports Awards on Saturday, with Team SA athletes winning a number of awards. The first award of the night went to Netball South Africa's Event Development Manager, Portia Dimm, who won Sports Administrator of the Year. Ncuva (Limpopo) was named Indigenous Games Team of the Year. Active in the 16th Indigenous Games, Nukba was the only team he won four medals. St. Benedict Rowing was named School Team of the Year. In 2021/2022 they achieved such things as Gauteng Provincial Rowing Championship Winner, South African School Boat Race Top Team Winner and…

This has been in the news for several days prior to D-Day on Monday, March 20, 2023. South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) had declared a national shutdown on this day. Factories, offices, shops and schools will be closed across South Africa. The announcements, made on the streets, in hallways, in shopping malls, and on the airwaves, often by eager-eyed young South Africans wearing the party's blood-red colors, conveyed their quietly implied threat. The tone reminded me of what Simon Ekpa said on Radio Biafra. Closure of streets and markets in Awka and Owerri. “Bold and brave” people in the…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says South Africa will implement reforms to boost private sector investment, promote good governance and improve the efficiency of public spending to shore up an economy hit by rolling blackouts. He said it was necessary to implement this. Africa's most industrialized economy will likely grow only 0.1% in 2023 due to severe power outages, known locally as load-shedding, and low commodity prices, the Washington-based lender said. He said this on Wednesday after a staff visit to South Africa. This compares with the January estimate of 1.2% and the Treasury forecast of 0.9%. State-owned company Eskom…

Political impact of state shutdown will be minor, economists say Economists say the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) nationwide shutdown campaign had minimal political impact, even though its actions resulted in huge economic losses. sighting news I will report it. Political economist David McKinley blamed the aggressive actions of law enforcement and police officers, adding that the expected cost to the economy was also less severe than some thought. . The EFF thanked its members who took part in the demonstration, while the ruling African National Congress thanked South Africans for refraining from demonstrating. City of Cape Town prepares travel campaign…

Dingaan Khumalo is in the public eye. Those who are familiar with the South African entertainment industry will know that he is one of the big fish in the industry. He is not only an actor, but also a host and singer. When he started his music career, most fans were unaware. But then his sudden name change increased the curiosity of many people to know more about this versatile actor.Dingaan is active in the South African entertainment industry as an actor, singer, voice actor and presenter. Photo: @dingaan1 (modified by author)Source:UGCFrom Mzansi to the world, Dingaan Khumalo's name is…

Author: Reese WiersallIn honor of today's International Women's Day, we've compiled a list of powerful quotes from starship women who have made an impact in our company and beyond. These quotes remind us of the strength, resilience, and wisdom of women throughout history and inspire all of us here at Starship to continue fighting for a more just and equitable world.Despite significant progress in recent years, women remain underrepresented in the technology and startup industries. According to a World Bank report, less than one-third of the global technology workforce is made up of women, and the number is even lower…

Social grants are administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). 18 million people People across South Africa received different types of social support from SASSA. SASSA is required by the South African Social Security Agency Act 2004 to: “Ensure the provision of comprehensive social security services for vulnerability and poverty within the legislative framework of the Constitution”. Regarding the SASSA social grant payment schedule for March 2023: senior citizen can be collected from Thursday, March 2, 2023the disability grant will start on the next day. Friday, March 3, 2023. Sassa social grant amount Child support subsidy – R480…

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have called for increased trade between the two African countries. The call was made yesterday as the two leaders addressed businessmen during the 2023 Uganda-South Africa Trade, Tourism and Investment Summit in Pretoria, South Africa. According to 2022 statistics, the two leaders govern a combined population of 105 million people, but only need $130 million to exchange goods and services. President Museveni, who is on a one-day state visit to South Africa, told business people that Uganda has many business opportunities and they should take advantage of them. Uganda South…