Quick Glance: Ramaphosa shocked by taxi violence in Western Cape, Women’s Day celebrations moved to Union Buildings
- The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) strike started last week in Western Cape to protest against impounding taxis for various offenses.
- Violence and destruction caused by the dispute are condemned, despite our democratic system protecting peaceful protests and lawful strikes.
- We keep the women of Khayelitsha and the rest of Cape Town in our thoughts.
- The Women’s Day commemoration at the Union Buildings will commence with a symbolic march from Sammy Marks Square to the Union Buildings, as stated by the ministry.
Quick Glance: South Africa Investigates Possible Arms Delivery to Russia
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched an investigation into allegations that the country supplied weapons and ammunition to Russia, despite taking a neutral stance on its invasion of Ukraine.
- According to US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety, the weapons were collected by a Russian ship that docked at the Simon’s Town naval base in Cape Town in December.
- The South African presidency stated that although US intelligence had agreed to provide evidence of the shipment, none has been provided so far.
- Ramaphosa announced the investigation on Thursday, just hours after Brigety's allegations.
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Quick Glance: Resignation of 3 SAT Board Members Amid Controversial R1bn Sponsorship Deal
- Three members of the SAT board resigned due to the Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship deal.
- Conditional board approval for the partnership was obtained on January 31.
- On February 1, our shareholder, the Minister of Tourism, was informed.
- Khumalo stated that the controversy surrounding the R1bn amount was unnecessary, as the money would have been spent marketing South Africa overseas regardless of the proposal's signing.
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