South Africa's population has surpassed 63 million, according to the latest 'Mid-year Population Estimates' report from Statistics South Africa, Stats SA. The country's population has grown by nearly 836,000 people, representing a 1.33% increase between July 2023 and July 2024. Notably, women make up over half of the population, with approximately 32 million females. For expert insights into these numbers and their implications, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Loren Landau, Senior Migration Researcher at the Wits African Centre for Migration and Society

South Africa's population has surpassed 63 million, according to the latest 'Mid-year Population Estimates' report from Statistics South Africa, Stats SA. The country's population has grown by nearly 836,000 people, representing a 1.33% increase between July 2023 and July 2024. Notably, women make up over half of the population, with approximately 32 million females. For expert insights into these numbers and their implications, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Loren Landau, Senior Migration Researcher at the Wits African Centre for Migration and Society

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SA's population surpasses 63 million

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi will lead the national launch of the 30-year anniversary of the Constitution's signing into law today. The event, held at Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum, will also launch Human Rights Month, themed "The Bill of Rights at 30: Making Human Dignity Real". The Constitution, which has been in effect since February 1997, reinforces South Africa's democracy, marking three decades of progress. Elvis Presslin spoke to South Africans for Constitutional Reform Chairperson, Princy Mthombeni, who has been advocating for the amendment of the constitution

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi will lead the national launch of the 30-year anniversary of the Constitution's signing into law today. The event, held at Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum, will also launch Human Rights Month, themed "The Bill of Rights at 30: Making Human Dignity Real". The Constitution, which has been in effect since February 1997, reinforces South Africa's democracy, marking three decades of progress. Elvis Presslin spoke to South Africans for Constitutional Reform Chairperson, Princy Mthombeni, who has been advocating for the amendment of the constitution

Constitutional Development Minister launches 30-year anniversary of signing SA Constitution into law 

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has completed an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of R50 million from a fund meant to support South African soldiers. The money, contributed by military personnel, was intended for life insurance, funeral policies and other benefits. The authority says it's considering its next steps. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jeff Dubazana, Chief Negotiator for the South African National Defence Union, SANDU

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has completed an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of R50 million from a fund meant to support South African soldiers. The money, contributed by military personnel, was intended for life insurance, funeral policies and other benefits. The authority says it's considering its next steps. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jeff Dubazana, Chief Negotiator for the South African National Defence Union, SANDU

 Financial Sector Conduct Authority considering next steps following probe into misappropriation of R50 million SANDF fund

Africa4Palestine has condemned the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which allegedly resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The group slammed the attack as an act of aggression. Elvis Presslin spoke to Africa4Palestine Communications and Campaigns Manager, Alie Komape 

Africa4Palestine has condemned the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which allegedly resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The group slammed the attack as an act of aggression. Elvis Presslin spoke to Africa4Palestine Communications and Campaigns Manager, Alie Komape&nbsp;

SA's population surpasses 63 million

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