The Forum for South Africa, FOSA is calling for the government to urgently help 17 South African men trapped in Ukraine's war-torn Donbas region. The men, aged between 20 and 39, were reportedly lured with job promises and are now stranded with limited access to basic necessities. FOSA accuses the government of failing to create jobs and protect its citizens and is demanding an investigation into how the men ended up in Ukraine. Elvis Presslin spoke to Tebogo Mashilompane, National Leader of Forum for South Africa

The Forum for South Africa, FOSA is calling for the government to urgently help 17 South African men trapped in Ukraine's war-torn Donbas region. The men, aged between 20 and 39, were reportedly lured with job promises and are now stranded with limited access to basic necessities. FOSA accuses the government of failing to create jobs and protect its citizens and is demanding an investigation into how the men ended up in Ukraine. Elvis Presslin spoke to Tebogo Mashilompane, National Leader of Forum for South Africa

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FOSA calls on government to assist 17 SA men trapped in Ukraine

Communities across South Africa are marking the fourth annual International Khoikhoi Language Week, running from the first to the sixth of December. Activists, artists, educators and young people have issued a nationwide call to honour, revive and protect Khoekhoegowab, the Khoikhoi language once widely spoken across large parts of southern Africa. Elvis Presslin spoke to Toroga Denver -from Munanai collective

Communities across South Africa are marking the fourth annual International Khoikhoi Language Week, running from the first to the sixth of December. Activists, artists, educators and young people have issued a nationwide call to honour, revive and protect Khoekhoegowab, the Khoikhoi language once widely spoken across large parts of southern Africa. Elvis Presslin spoke to Toroga Denver -from Munanai collective

Fourth International Khoikhoi Language Week Celebrated Across South Africa

Former President Jacob Zuma has lost his bid to overturn a court order to repay nearly R29 million in legal fees. Justice Anthony Millar ruled that Zuma must settle the amount within 60 days or face asset seizure, including his presidential pension. Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal analyst, Melusi Xulu

Former President Jacob Zuma has lost his bid to overturn a court order to repay nearly R29 million in legal fees. Justice Anthony Millar ruled that Zuma must settle the amount within 60 days or face asset seizure, including his presidential pension. Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal analyst, Melusi Xulu

Jacob Zuma Loses Appeal Must Repay Nearly R29 Million in Legal Fees or Face Asset Seizure

ActionSA has rejected the Rates and Monetary Amounts Bill in the National Assembly, saying the legislation, as it stands, fuels the illicit economy and punishes legal business. Parliamentary member Alan Beesley told the House the country now has two economies: a legal one growing at barely one percent and an illegal one expanding at over six percent a year. He blamed repeated above-inflation excise duty hikes for making legal cigarettes, alcohol and other goods far more expensive than their illicit counterparts. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Member of Parliament, Alan Beesley

ActionSA has rejected the Rates and Monetary Amounts Bill in the National Assembly, saying the legislation, as it stands, fuels the illicit economy and punishes legal business. Parliamentary member Alan Beesley told the House the country now has two economies: a legal one growing at barely one percent and an illegal one expanding at over six percent a year. He blamed repeated above-inflation excise duty hikes for making legal cigarettes, alcohol and other goods far more expensive than their illicit counterparts. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Member of Parliament, Alan Beesley

FOSA calls on government to assist 17 SA men trapped in Ukraine

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