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Political violence, including murders, in South Africa primarily targets ANC members and has intensified in the run-up to elections and conferences. (Paul Botes/M&G) South Africa has a history of political violence, including violent protests and a culture of political killings. Historically, violence has been rooted in a variety of factors, including ethnic and tribal differences and political intolerance. These forces were fueled by the 'third force' of the apartheid regime's security apparatus and fueled inter-party conflict between the ANC and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). As a result, thousands of lives were lost in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng during…

Durban, South Africa – Since the early 1990s South Africa has undergone the process of deconstructing the racist segregationist legacy of Apartheid. It was at this time that the anti-apartheid movement, broadly represented by Nelson Mandela and his political party in the African National Congress (ANC) began negotiations with the South African government to peacefully end Apartheid. On the other end was the white supremacist National Party (NP) led by F.W. De Klerk and various international capitalists hoping to preserve at least some of their institutional power and economic privileges. Both sides would eventually reach an agreement in 1993, leading…

As #VaccineSideEffects and #Pfizer tweets go viral in South Africa and rank among the top two, SA fast food peri peri chicken retailer Nando's joins the thousands of South Africans on Twitter with a tweet of its own. I responded to that. One social media user said: “Nand's never fails.” “Nandos is doing it again,” said many others. The world-famous restaurant chain, whose peri-peri chicken and chips are considered a traditional British dish in the UK, said: “With all the conspiracies swirling around, we wanted to clear something up… #VaccineSideEffects ” he tweeted. An image with the words “The only…

Researchers search for specimens on a beach full of rock lobsters on March 3, 2022, in the west coast region of the Western Cape, South Africa. The South African Environment Agency announced on Wednesday that it had activated its emergency response plan and issued an emergency alert. An estimated 500 tons of rock lobster have been sighted on the coast as of Tuesday due to toxic algae blooms and red tide. (Xinhua/Liu Tianlan) A person clears rock lobsters on a beach in the West Coast region of the Western Cape, South Africa, March 3, 2022. South Africa's Environment Agency said…

Researchers search for specimens on a beach piled with spiny lobsters in the West Coast region of South Africa's Western Cape province, March 3, 2022. South Africa's Department of Environment said on Wednesday it had activated its emergency response plan and issued a red alert after an estimated 500 tonnes of spiny lobsters were spotted on the beach as of Tuesday due to a toxic algae bloom, known as red tide. (Xinhua/Lu Tianran) A person clears away spiny lobsters on a beach in the West Coast region of South Africa's Western Cape province, March 3, 2022. South Africa's Department of…

Business groups enter into partnership to collaborate on promoting trade and investment between South Africa and the United States The United States-South Africa Business Council of the United States Chamber of Commerce, the American Chamber of Commerce in South Africa (AmCham South Africa), and Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, which provides the following: . Strengthen the bilateral commercial partnership between the two countries. The memorandum of understanding is the foundation for increased cooperation between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AmCham South Africa, and BUSA as “preferred partners” to organize…

Citing corruption, a culture of impunity, the riots of July 2021 and the burning of Parliament at the beginning of this year, political commentator Barney Mthombothi asked South African readers last month what we have done to deserve “such incompetent leaders”.  Citing the same realities, Ray Hartley and Greg Mills of the Brenthurst Foundation asked whether South Africa’s leaders have what it takes to put the country on a path to prosperity.  More recently, former South African president Thabo Mbeki called for the entire ANC membership to be audited. That South Africa is and has been experiencing a leadership crisis…

DuBose Miller LLC January 23, 2024daily report Dear All Lawyers and Citizens of the City of Atlanta, The Atlanta Judicial Commission is currently accepting nominations for the position of District Court Judge in the City of Atlanta District Court. Members of the Bar Association can nominate themselves or others, and the public is also invited to submit nominations. Written nominations must be received by February 10, 2024 and should be addressed to: Atlanta Judicial Commission c/o Von A. DuBose, Esq. 75 14th Street, NE, Suite 2110, Atlanta, GA 30309 Candidate is at least 25 years of age, has resided in…

Sunday, 5th In December 2021, the South African Embassy hosted a South African Business Networking and Cultural Show in commemoration of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's two-day state visit to Ghana. The event was held at the official residence of Her Excellency Grace Janet Mason, South African High Commissioner to Ghana, and began with a welcome cultural performance by the Noyam Group. Her Excellency Grace Janet Mason gave a welcoming address and spoke about the impact that South African businesses have on Ghana's economy. She emphasized her own role in strengthening bilateral, economic and cultural ties between the two countries.…

In July, South Africa suffered its worst violence since the 1990s. Highways were blocked and businesses, warehouses, and other property were looted and set on fire. More than 300 people died. In mid-October, people were again shocked when a group of men, said to be Somali, openly brandished large-caliber weapons during a public scuffle between a Somali shopkeeper and a local taxi driver in Gokebela, Eastern Cape province. I received it. Shortly after the arrest of 56 people, said to be disgruntled military veterans, for allegedly taking two government ministers and a deputy minister hostage in Pretoria, they were arrested…