Sunday round-up: Ramaphosa delivers Sona, another vaccine approved, and Kuli Roberts passes away
Some of the biggest headlines this week include AfriForum and the EFF’s ‘Shoot the Boer’ court battle, the latest yearly rhino poaching statistics, and the Thulsie twins’ terrorism conviction.
‘We’re engaged in the battle for the soul of the country’ – Ramaphosa
In concluding his State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Thursday, the president said although South Africans face daunting challenges, they will overcome them.
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AfriForum argues ‘Shoot the Boer’ song is hate speech
AfriForum’s head of policy and action, Ernst Roets, took the stand at the High Court in Johannesburg to testify on behalf of AfriForum against Julius Malema and his EFF aide, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.
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Klawer man accused of murdering teenage boy abandons bail bid
A man from Klawer in the Western Cape accused of killing 13-year-old Jerobiojin van Wyk abandoned his bid to be released on bail.
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Sahpra approves Sinopharm vaccine
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has registered Covid-19 vaccine MC Pharma, known as Sinopharm, manufactured by the China National Pharmaceutical Group.
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Scopa blasts Nzimande over skills after riots report blames poverty and inequality
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) on Tuesday questioned the functionality of the National Skills Fund (NSF) and probed Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande’s handling of the enquiry into the NSF’s affairs. The July riots report, released on Monday, exposed how poverty and inequality were among the root causes.
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Rhino poachers now targeting private properties, latest stats show
Private reserves, notably in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, are bearing the brunt of being ‘easy prey’ due to more intense anti-poaching efforts in the Kruger National Park.
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Thulsie twins convicted on terror charges following plea deal with state
After years of protesting their innocence, the Thulsie twins have effected an 11th hour about-turn – pleading guilty to a number of terror charges.
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West Coast seismic survey halted after successful urgent interdict
The 2D and 3D survey was taking place in the Western Cape, with plans to move from the Namibian border, past Cape Town and as far as Cape Agulhas.
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New ‘cheaper’ online licence system launched
The introduction of online payments means people can now avoid queues altogether and have their vehicle licences delivered to their homes.
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National minimum wage increases effective from March 1
The National Minimum Wage is reviewed yearly and is determined by inflation, cost of living and other factors.
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Media personality and actress Kuli Roberts passes away
The Roberts and Mboya families confirmed that Kuli Roberts died on Wednesday and thanked the public for their messages of love and support.
More on The Citizen.
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