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Sakeliga goes after Aviation Licensing Body for BEE requirements
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November 18, 2024

Sakeliga goes after Aviation Licensing Body for BEE requirements

This case, if successful, could prevent a draconian increase in the racial barriers to market participation for minorities.

South Africa's Treasury Unveils Phase 2 Carbon Tax Plans for Consultation
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November 18, 2024

South Africa's Treasury Unveils Phase 2 Carbon Tax Plans for Consultation

The Treasury aims to introduce more intrusive measures to control the economy under the banner of international emissions standards. Public commentary window ends 13 December

City to release Green Point development
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November 14, 2024

City to release Green Point development

The City's press release touts lucrative possibilities for contractors, including the possibility of high-density social housing projects. Public participation starts 5 December

Supreme Court of Appeal rules municipal officials responsible for waste
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November 14, 2024

Supreme Court of Appeal rules municipal officials responsible for waste

Until now, municipal officials have been immune from liability for wasteful expenditure. That has come to an end.

AfriForum to take Stellenbosch to the regulators over pollution coverup
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November 13, 2024

AfriForum to take Stellenbosch to the regulators over pollution coverup

Recent tests indicate hazardous levels of pollution. However, the municipality refuses to release records, and AfriForum has now commissioned its own independent tests

SARB pushes cashless society
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November 12, 2024

SARB pushes cashless society

The Reserve Bank is pushing for a series of private acquisitions in order to make it easier to track and control the population's behaviour

City aims for second global LGBT event with Gay Games 2030
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November 11, 2024

City aims for second global LGBT event with Gay Games 2030

Unsatisfied with hosting the 2028 World Pride event, the City is pushing for the 13th Gay Games as well.

Fixing a major cause of fibre internet service interruptions
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November 9, 2024

Fixing a major cause of fibre internet service interruptions

Fibre line migrations often leave customers offline for days. The ISPA has issued new best-practice guidelines to improve fibre line transfers.

Knysna Municipal Manager's credibility undermined by underage sex scandal
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November 8, 2024

Knysna Municipal Manager's credibility undermined by underage sex scandal

After alleging death threats from the mayor, it has emerged that the DA's favoured candidate for MM, Phaahle Malepeng, may have been distracting the public from a personal scandal

Oraniamanne vang koperdiewe
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November 8, 2024

Oraniamanne vang koperdiewe

Orania Veiligheidsdienste, in samewerking met AfriForum en die SAPD het vroeër vandeesweek hulle bekwaamheid getoon deur vier verdagtes 40km buite die dorp te vang

Schreiber to waive visas for Chinese and Indians
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November 7, 2024

Schreiber to waive visas for Chinese and Indians

The plan is to extend a three-month waiver world's two most populous countries, hoping to exceed 100 000 arrivals from each country per year, to boost both tourism and immigration

SARS joins Schreiber's push for single digital identity system
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November 7, 2024

SARS joins Schreiber's push for single digital identity system

The new form of ID tracking will allow a single portal through which to surveil all economic and institutional behaviours of any citizen

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