Sign language will become the 12th official language in South Africa today. President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign into law the South African Sign Language Bill during a ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Thoriso Mndawe, a Sign Language Interpreter, responsible for Stakeholder Relations at the South African National Deaf Association, SANDA

Sign language will become the 12th official language in South Africa today. President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign into law the South African Sign Language Bill during a ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Thoriso Mndawe, a Sign Language Interpreter, responsible for Stakeholder Relations at the South African National Deaf Association, SANDA

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Sign language to become SA's 12th official language today

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has highlighted road safety as a critical issue as South Africa marks 30 years of democracy a milestone celebrated alongside pressing challenges. Speaking at the launch of the festive season road safety campaign, Creecy echoed President Cyril Ramaphosa's call to address the alarming statistics outlined in the 2023 Road Traffic Management Corporation report. The report revealed over 11,800 road deaths last year, with pedestrian fatalities, speeding, and alcohol as major contributors. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the spokesperson of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Simon Zwane.

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has highlighted road safety as a critical issue as South Africa marks 30 years of democracy a milestone celebrated alongside pressing challenges. Speaking at the launch of the festive season road safety campaign, Creecy echoed President Cyril Ramaphosa's call to address the alarming statistics outlined in the 2023 Road Traffic Management Corporation report. The report revealed over 11,800 road deaths last year, with pedestrian fatalities, speeding, and alcohol as major contributors. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the spokesperson of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Simon Zwane.

Road safety highlighted as a critical issue in South Africa

The head of Public Diplomacy, Clayson Monyela, has clarified that there is no plan within BRICS to establish a common currency. Instead, discussions are focused on member states trading in their own currencies. This comes in the wake of the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatening 100 percent tariffs against BRICS countries, including South Africa, unless they abandon any notion of creating an alternative to the U.S. dollar. On his platform, X (formerly Twitter), Trump declared, "The idea that the BRICS countries are trying to move away from the dollar while we stand by and watch, is OVER'. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Director at Africa-Asia Dialogues

The head of Public Diplomacy, Clayson Monyela, has clarified that there is no plan within BRICS to establish a common currency. Instead, discussions are focused on member states trading in their own currencies. This comes in the wake of the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatening 100 percent tariffs against BRICS countries, including South Africa, unless they abandon any notion of creating an alternative to the U.S. dollar. On his platform, X (formerly Twitter), Trump declared, "The idea that the BRICS countries are trying to move away from the dollar while we stand by and watch, is OVER'. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Director at Africa-Asia Dialogues

Trump threatens 100% tariffs against BRICS countries

KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma is set to meet with representatives of the taxi industry this week to address their grievances. This comes after the Durban Long Distance Taxi Association launched a strike on Friday, leaving commuters stranded. The strike stems from ongoing tensions with the government over operating permits and the release of impounded taxis. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ndabezinhle Sibiya, KZN Transport Department Spokesperson

KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma is set to meet with representatives of the taxi industry this week to address their grievances. This comes after the Durban Long Distance Taxi Association launched a strike on Friday, leaving commuters stranded. The strike stems from ongoing tensions with the government over operating permits and the release of impounded taxis. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ndabezinhle Sibiya, KZN Transport Department Spokesperson

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