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Civil society electoral panel urges Parly to consider electoral reform as it warns of eroding democracy
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th November 2024 The Civil Society Electoral Reform Panel has made a written submission to Parliament’s Electoral Reform Consultation Panel, highlighting... →
South Africa’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn: new bilingual education policy is a start
6th November 2024 Language has always been used as a political football in South Africa. This can be traced back to the competing English and Dutch colonisers, from... →
African countries shouldn’t have to borrow money to fix climate damage they never caused – economist
6th November 2024 As we approach the global annual climate change conference, COP29, the need for increased public finance from the global north to address climate... →
Trump claims 'powerful mandate' after Fox News projects he has won US presidency
By: Reuters 6th November 2024 Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest after Fox News projected that he had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris,... →
DA calls for ban on buckets
6th November 2024 The DA has submitted a proposal to the Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, as well as COGHSTA and the Department of Roads and Public Works, to urgently set... →
ActionSA proposes new electoral model and making voting compulsory
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th November 2024 ActionSA has proposed that South Africa adopt a mixed member proportional system, arguing that unaccountable, unethical and underperforming public... →
South Africa is working on unique digital identity, instant visa
By: Bloomberg 6th November 2024 South Africa plans to create unique identities for its citizens and issue instant visas as it digitizes its economy. The South African Revenue... →
ActionSA Proposes Bold Solutions for Electoral Reform Prioritising Accountability
6th November 2024 ActionSA has made an official submission to the Electoral Review Consultation Panel (ERCP) to propose an alternative electoral model for South... →