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Nelson Mandela Month To Focus On Combating Poverty, Inequity

President Nelson Mandela and Brazilian soccer legend Pele smile for photographers at Union Buildings in Pretoria
Nelson Mandela International Day was established to celebrate Mandela's birthday on July 18, 2009, following a unanimous decision by the United Nations General Assembly. This year's Nelson Mandela Month and International Mandela Day will revolve around the theme: "It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity."
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Nurses conduct an ultrasound test for a patient at the maternity hospital in Khost

Mpox Cases Rise To 16, Death Toll Reaches 3 Amid Ongoing Outbreak

One of the latest cases was a 40-year-old man from Ladysmith located in KwaZulu-Natal, who showed symptoms similar to smallpox including a rash all over his body. He passed away at home without going to the hospital and his test results came back positive for Mpox.
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Seventh Parliament Starts To Set Up Internal Structures For New Term

Parliament emphasized that committees play a crucial role in examining government activities, facilitating discussions, and ensuring transparency and responsibility. It said that these committees will establish the structures necessary for the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces to function.
Birds Eye View of the Port of Durban

Transnet Takes Disciplinary Action Against TNPA Chief

The company revealed that the investigations have now been completed and, in a meeting, held last week, Transnet's Board of Directors and the TNPA Board agreed to issue disciplinary charges against TNPA Chief Executive.
A medical employee walks in a corridor of a Monkeypox vaccination site in Paris in August 2022

South Africa Reports Second Death From Mpox

The 38-year-old man was admitted to the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province's hospital with extensive lesions, headache, fatigue, oral ulcers, muscle pain and a sore throat. The person tested positive for mpox on Wednesday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, seen here addressing players at a footabll friendly between South Africa and a Palestinian team, has finally announced the long-anticipated date of general elections

President Ramaphosa Signs 3 Bills Into Law

The National Land Transport Amendment Bill, initially presented to the President in 2020, was returned to the National Assembly for further review, according to the Presidency.
South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor speaks in Pretoria on March 5, 2024

BRICS Can Shape 'Refreshed' Global Order: Naledi Pandor

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Naledi Pandor said during her speech that the expansion of BRICS shows its growing importance and the crucial role of working together to support the interests and values of emerging and developing countries.
The International Organization for Migration says more than 43,000 people have been displaced by the flood

Mop-Up Operations Going On After Heavy Rains Cause Havoc In Kwazulu-Natal

Due to the natural calamity, schools and power lines were damaged, resulting in power outages in eThekwini, the municipality suffered the most damage. The municipality is providing relief aid like food, blankets, mattresses, and building materials to displaced residents in eMagwaveni, uThongathi.
One of the biggest threats could be the collapse of a vast system of ocean currents which would lead to food and water crises, the researchers warned

Environment Minister Creecy Urges To Reduce Marine Pollution

In the wake of celebrating World Oceans Day (WOD) under the "Awaken New Depths" theme, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Barbara Creecy noted the main objective is to highlight how oceans play an important role in shaping socio-economic realities and environmental sustainability.

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