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Daily news update: ANC election manifesto | SANDF dismisses claims in DRC deployment | Trevor Noah on having ‘real jobs’
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In today’s news, the ANC held its 2024 election manifesto in Durban on Saturday. The party said it will create 2.5 million work opportunities over the next five years. This formed part of the six priorities the ANC said it would focus on to transform the economy.
The SANDF also dismissed claims that South Africa deployed soldiers to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is linked to the untapped gold, cobalt and high-grade copper reserves in the country.
Meanwhile, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said he is confident the ANC will win the election this year.
News today: 25 February
ANC says it will create 2.5 million work opportunities in next five years
The ANC said it will “create and sustain” 2.5 million work opportunities over the next five years. The ruling party made this promise at its 2024 election manifesto at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
It said it will achieve this by creating 500 000 jobs a year.
It said the jobs will involve delivering public goods and services in communities.
Continue reading: ANC says it will create 2.5 million work opportunities in next five years
Ramaphosa unveils ANC’s six key priorities for 2024 election manifesto
The ANC will focus on six key priorities as part of the party’s 2024 election manifesto, said president Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa was speaking at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, where he delivered the manifesto to thousands of ANC supporters.
He said the ANC would focus on building inclusive industries, addressing the cost of living, investing in South Africa’s defense, and advancing freedom.
In addition, he said the ANC would continue to build a better Africa and world by renewing the ANC’s mandate.
Continue reading: Ramaphosa unveils ANC’s six key priorities for 2024 election manifesto
SANDF dismisses claims of mineral interests in DRC deployment
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed claims that South Africa’s insistence on deploying soldiers to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is commercially motivated.
Earlier this month, President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed at least 2 900 SANDF soldiers to provide support in combating illicit armed factions in eastern DRC.
The deployment of soldiers has now been linked to the minerals in the region.
The DRC is said to have untapped gold, cobalt and high-grade copper reserves.
Continue reading: SANDF dismisses claims of mineral interests in DR Congo deployment
Limpopo police seize bakkie stolen in Gauteng bound for Zimbabwe
Limpopo police have arrested a 33-year-old South African man and seized a suspected stolen bakkie valued at over R1 million.
According to Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the bakkie was intercepted in Polokwane en route to be smuggled into Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge border post.
The suspect was arrested following a high-speed car chase.
Continue reading: Limpopo police seize bakkie stolen in Gauteng bound for Zimbabwe
Two brothers killed in shooting outside liquor outlet in Nelspruit
Two brothers were killed and another two people were critically injured after being shot multiple times at a liquor store in Calcutta, Nelspruit, late on Friday night.
The brothers, aged 25 and 30, as well as a 35-year-old woman and 29-year-old man were shot by unknown suspects at about 11:40pm. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Captain Magonseni Nkosi said the suspects took a firearm from one of the dead brothers.
The other two victims were rushed to hospital.
Continue reading: Two brothers killed in shooting outside liquor outlet
The ANC will return to power, says Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile expressed confidence that the ANC would secure another five-year term leading the national government.
In an interview with eNCA, Mashatile said that the ruling party was aiming for a decisive victory and would return to power.
“The ANC is still finalising its list. We are convinced that we will win this election decisively so we are coming back,” he said.
Continue reading: The ANC will return to power, says Mashatile
Pirates ease past Crystal Lake
Orlando Pirates began their Nedbank Cup defence with ease after thrashing amateur side Crystal Lake FC 6-0 at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
It was a dominant performance as expected by Pirates, as they went into the break leading 4-0, showing no mercy to the SAFA Regional League club, who struggled throughout the game against the DStv Premiership outfit.
Continue reading: Pirates ease past Crystal Lake
‘Driving a taxi in SA. Now that’s a stressful job’ – Mzansi reacts to jobs Trevor Noah has had
Former The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah’s latest podcast on Spotify, had his listeners in stitches when he sat down with two of his closest friends Anele Mdoda and Sizwe Dhlomo to talk about a few topics, including whether the South African comedian ever really had a real job before he moved to America.
The podcast called What Now? with Trevor Noah covers everything in the world of entertainment, sports, politics and business.
One of the topics that had Netizens laughing out loud was the trio debating whether Trevor has ever really had a ‘real job’.
Continue reading: ‘Driving a taxi in SA. Now that’s a stressful job’ – Mzansi reacts to jobs Trevor Noah has had
