Patrick Deale, Labour Law Expert from Deale Attorneys

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ICJ is due to deliver a judgment on South Africa’s request. Security cluster ministers open the NATJOINTS Coordination Centre, a 24-hour facility that will be a central point of contact for coordinating safety and security efforts during the elections.
Ahead of the 2024 South African general elections, Amnesty International South Africa presents ten issues crucial for political parties and candidates to commit to upholding the rights of all those living in South Africa. UCT has announced Prof Mosa Moshabela as the new Vice-Chancellor, effective October 1, 2024. Sports Wrap with Tholakele. Spreading Good News with Brent Lindeque.

ICJ is due to deliver a judgment on South Africa’s request. Security cluster ministers open the NATJOINTS Coordination Centre, a 24-hour facility that will be a central point of contact for coordinating safety and security efforts during the elections. Ahead of the 2024 South African general elections, Amnesty International South Africa presents ten issues crucial for political parties and candidates to commit to upholding the rights of all those living in South Africa. UCT has announced Prof Mosa Moshabela as the new Vice-Chancellor, effective October 1, 2024. Sports Wrap with Tholakele. Spreading Good News with Brent Lindeque.

President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the NPA Amendment Bill and the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Bill into law.

ACPD Leader Rev Kenneth Meshoe campaigns in Cape Town. Rise Mzansi sparks debate as they challenge the DA in the Western Cape. The City of Johannesburg claims that ActionSA is the driving force behind the recent Pikitup strike. Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile will outline the SAPS security state of readiness to police the elections in the province. President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a eulogy at the Special Official Funeral of the late retired Constitutional Justice Yvonne Mokgoro. City Power warns specific areas will experience load reduction. MANDY’S BOOK OF THE WEEK: Soul of a Nation by Oyama Mabandla.

ACPD Leader Rev Kenneth Meshoe campaigns in Cape Town. Rise Mzansi sparks debate as they challenge the DA in the Western Cape. The City of Johannesburg claims that ActionSA is the driving force behind the recent Pikitup strike. Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile will outline the SAPS security state of readiness to police the elections in the province. President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a eulogy at the Special Official Funeral of the late retired Constitutional Justice Yvonne Mokgoro. City Power warns specific areas will experience load reduction. MANDY’S BOOK OF THE WEEK: Soul of a Nation by Oyama Mabandla.

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula leads a campaign trail in the West Rand.

Two suspects arrested for the murder of 5-year-old Ditebogo Phalane are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning.
John Steenhuisen will campaign in KwaZulu-Natal as the province concludes its final week of campaigning. The JSC gives the go-ahead for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s selection of Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as South Africa’s next Chief Justice.
The City Manager of the City of Johannesburg, Mr Floyd Brink, will lead a media briefing to outline Cleaner Joburg recovery plans following the disruptions caused by the casual workers’ strike. Fisheries and Forestry Minister Barbara Creecy is meeting with the families of the 11 missing fishermen following the sinking of their deep-sea trawl vessel on Friday. The search for the disappeared fishermen has been called, and they are presumed dead.

Two suspects arrested for the murder of 5-year-old Ditebogo Phalane are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning. John Steenhuisen will campaign in KwaZulu-Natal as the province concludes its final week of campaigning. The JSC gives the go-ahead for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s selection of Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as South Africa’s next Chief Justice. The City Manager of the City of Johannesburg, Mr Floyd Brink, will lead a media briefing to outline Cleaner Joburg recovery plans following the disruptions caused by the casual workers’ strike. Fisheries and Forestry Minister Barbara Creecy is meeting with the families of the 11 missing fishermen following the sinking of their deep-sea trawl vessel on Friday. The search for the disappeared fishermen has been called, and they are presumed dead.

THE ANCYL and Gauteng ANC led a march over recent violent crimes in Soshanguve. This is after the murder of 5-year-old Ditebogo Phalane and the New Year’s Day shootings.

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