The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit begins today, with China and African nations poised to sign fresh cooperation agreements under the Belt and Road Initiative. The three-day summit aims to strengthen partnerships across Africa, focusing on achieving more substantial outcomes. For expert analysis on the bilateral and geopolitical implications, Elvis Presslin spoke to Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, who is attending the summit in China

The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit begins today, with China and African nations poised to sign fresh cooperation agreements under the Belt and Road Initiative. The three-day summit aims to strengthen partnerships across Africa, focusing on achieving more substantial outcomes. For expert analysis on the bilateral and geopolitical implications, Elvis Presslin spoke to Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, who is attending the summit in China

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Africa poised to sign fresh cooperation agreements at the FOCAC summit

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is taking its fight for enforceable recommendations to the Constitutional Court, following a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling that its directives are not legally binding. Although the Appeals Court acknowledged the importance of respecting and following the Commission's findings, it emphasized that they require a court order to carry legal weight. This legal challenge stems from a dispute over water access, where the Commission ruled in favour of farm occupiers and instructed farm owners to restore access. However, the farm owners' refusal to comply has sparked a battle over the Commission's authority. For expert analysis on this significant case, Elvis Presslin spoke to Si-thuthu-kile Mkhize, Senior Attorney at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies, CALS at Wits

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is taking its fight for enforceable recommendations to the Constitutional Court, following a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling that its directives are not legally binding. Although the Appeals Court acknowledged the importance of respecting and following the Commission's findings, it emphasized that they require a court order to carry legal weight. This legal challenge stems from a dispute over water access, where the Commission ruled in favour of farm occupiers and instructed farm owners to restore access. However, the farm owners' refusal to comply has sparked a battle over the Commission's authority. For expert analysis on this significant case, Elvis Presslin spoke to Si-thuthu-kile Mkhize, Senior Attorney at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies, CALS at Wits

SAHRC takes its fight to the ConCourt

In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Road Traffic Management Anti-Corruption Unit, in collaboration with Police Services arrested 11 traffic officers in Polokwane for allegedly soliciting bribes from drivers on the N1 highway. This operation aims to root out corruption and restore integrity to the traffic management system. To discuss the details and implications of this operation Elvis Presslin spoke to Simon Zwane, Spokesperson for the Road Traffic Management Corporation

In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Road Traffic Management Anti-Corruption Unit, in collaboration with Police Services arrested 11 traffic officers in Polokwane for allegedly soliciting bribes from drivers on the N1 highway. This operation aims to root out corruption and restore integrity to the traffic management system. To discuss the details and implications of this operation Elvis Presslin spoke to Simon Zwane, Spokesperson for the Road Traffic Management Corporation

11 traffic officer arrested in Polokwane

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is launching a groundbreaking initiative, the Literacy Promotion Collective, in collaboration with various stakeholders as part of Literacy Month. This pioneering project seeks to promote inclusive literacy practices that celebrate Africa's rich linguistic diversity, with a focus on advancing reading development rooted in African languages. To delve into the significance and implications of this initiative Elvis Presslin spoke to Basic Education Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is launching a groundbreaking initiative, the Literacy Promotion Collective, in collaboration with various stakeholders as part of Literacy Month. This pioneering project seeks to promote inclusive literacy practices that celebrate Africa's rich linguistic diversity, with a focus on advancing reading development rooted in African languages. To delve into the significance and implications of this initiative Elvis Presslin spoke to Basic Education Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga

Africa poised to sign fresh cooperation agreements at the FOCAC summit

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