The African Diaspora Forum has welcomed a parliamentary call for universities to disclose a list of all foreign academic staff numbers. Institutions have until March 18 to submit the information. Forum President Dr. Vusumuzi Sibanda says the move is not "sinister" and aims to clarify the situation. He He spoke to Elvis Presslin

The African Diaspora Forum has welcomed a parliamentary call for universities to disclose a list of all foreign academic staff numbers. Institutions have until March 18 to submit the information. Forum President Dr. Vusumuzi Sibanda says the move is not "sinister" and aims to clarify the situation. He He spoke to Elvis Presslin

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Institutions Given Until March 18 to disclose  foreign academic staff members

As workers across South Africa prepare to mark May Day, the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union is calling on its members to turn out in full force in support of the Congress of South African Trade Unions May Day rallies. Amid rising living costs, austerity pressures, and deep challenges within the criminal justice system, including understaffing, unsafe working conditions, and deteriorating infrastructure, POPCRU says the fight for worker dignity is far from over. We spoke to Richard Mamabolo, Media and Communication Officer and national spokesperson for the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU).

As workers across South Africa prepare to mark May Day, the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union is calling on its members to turn out in full force in support of the Congress of South African Trade Unions May Day rallies. Amid rising living costs, austerity pressures, and deep challenges within the criminal justice system, including understaffing, unsafe working conditions, and deteriorating infrastructure, POPCRU says the fight for worker dignity is far from over. We spoke to Richard Mamabolo, Media and Communication Officer and national spokesperson for the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU).

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The United Arab Emirates says it will withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ on May first after more than 50 years in the alliance. The move removes quota limits on the UAE and allows it to increase oil production. The decision could lift global oil output and shift market dynamics. Meanwhile, South Africa has extended its fuel levy reduction to June to ease pressure on motorists. But what impact will the UAE's exit from OPEC and OPEC+ have on South Africa? We spoke to Frank Blackmore, Lead economist at KPMG South Africa.

The United Arab Emirates says it will withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ on May first after more than 50 years in the alliance. The move removes quota limits on the UAE and allows it to increase oil production. The decision could lift global oil output and shift market dynamics. Meanwhile, South Africa has extended its fuel levy reduction to June to ease pressure on motorists. But what impact will the UAE's exit from OPEC and OPEC+ have on South Africa? We spoke to Frank Blackmore, Lead economist at KPMG South Africa.

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SANEF chairperson Makhudu Sefara has stepped aside pending an investigation into SIU allegations of lottery fund misappropriation. Sefara denied the claims at an urgent SANEF meeting last night. SANEF accepted his decision and appointed deputy chair Tshamano Makhadi as acting chairperson. An independent legal team will evaluate the evidence. We spoke to Reggy Moalusi, Executive Director at South African National Editors' Forum, SANEF...

SANEF chairperson Makhudu Sefara has stepped aside pending an investigation into SIU allegations of lottery fund misappropriation. Sefara denied the claims at an urgent SANEF meeting last night. SANEF accepted his decision and appointed deputy chair Tshamano Makhadi as acting chairperson. An independent legal team will evaluate the evidence. We spoke to Reggy Moalusi, Executive Director at South African National Editors' Forum, SANEF...

Institutions Given Until March 18 to disclose foreign academic staff members

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