ANC, SACP and Cosatu marching to ConCourt on Saturday against Janusz Waluś parole

WIRED Apr 16

Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government: Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California ...

wired.com/story/google-no-tech-for-apartheid-project-nimbus-israel-gaza-protest/

Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments

Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.

The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.

Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.

The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.

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Huge protest in Argentina against education cuts: Thousands marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday calling on President Milei to preserve university funding.

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Ramaphosa tells ANC it needs 14 million votes to win elections outright, as party marshalls ministers to tout successes

mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-21-ramaphosa-tells-anc-it-needs-14-million-votes-to-win-elections-outright-as-party-marshalls-ministers-to-tout-successes/

Quick Glance: Ramaphosa Urges ANC to Secure 14 Million Votes for Clear Victory

The ANC has mobilized all its ministers to 'aggressively communicate its success stories' in the critical campaigning weeks ahead of the May 29th national elections.

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated in a leaked recording of the national executive committee meeting last week that the party would need 14 million votes for a clear victory, compared to the previous 10 million.

ANC head of elections Mdumiseni Ntuli delivered a report on the party's campaign battle plan to remain in government, emphasizing the need to strengthen the base and win back disgruntled voters.

Ramaphosa expressed concern during the meeting that some NEC members had not met their commitments towards campaigning for an outright majority and emphasized consequences for those who fail to meet campaign work targets.

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South Africa election: ANC loses battle for Zuma's MK party name and logo: The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC ...

bbc.com/news/world-africa-68873295

Quick Glance: Court Rejects Delayed ANC Bid to Block Use of MK Trademark by Zuma's MK Party

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has dismissed the ANC’s bid to prohibit Jacob Zuma’s MK party from using the names and symbols of its disbanded anti-apartheid military wing.

The judgment handed down allows the recently-established MK party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, to use the 'uMkhonto we Sizwe' name and symbols.

The judgment highlighted that the ANC only considered the consequences of the name and symbols' use after Zuma publicly declared his support for the MK party.

The court deemed the ANC's delayed application as 'self-created' due to the responsibility falling on party secretary general Fikile Mbalula to ensure timely action.

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ANC assured of a clear majority, Ramaphosa says: The president told supporters in Kwa-Zulu Natal that Jacob Zuma’s MK party posed no threat to the ANC in next ...

mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-20-anc-assured-of-a-clear-majority-ramaphosa-says/

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Africa news updates from the BBC - BBC News: This is an automated feed.

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Quick Glance: Africa: Latest News and Updates

The illegal migration minister says small boat crossings will not stop until flights to Rwanda 'kick in'.

A Chinese shop was shut for allegedly barring Nigerians.

Uganda appoints Abhay Sharma as head coach for the T20 World Cup.

The UK has passed new legislation to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

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Wenzeni uZuma? He stole and rendered country useless, says Bheki Mtolo: KwaZulu-Natal ANC secretary Bheki Mtolo is in the spotlight this week after describing ...

timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-24-wenzeni-uzuma-he-stole-and-rendered-country-useless-says-bheki-mtolo/

Quick Glance: Wenzeni uZuma? Bheki Mtolo criticizes corruption

ANC KwaZulu-Natal secretary Bheki Mtolo criticizes Jacob Zuma's tenure as destructive through corruption with the Gupta brothers.

Mtolo emphasized the difference between Zuma's actions and previous presidents who did not associate with theft when dealing with the Guptas.

Mtolo noted the decline in ANC votes since Zuma's presidency and blamed him for the loss of support.

Criticism of Zuma led to unrest among MK Party supporters questioning what Zuma had done wrong, while Mtolo continued speaking undeterred.

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South Africa election: Jacob Zuma and MK lead 3-0 in court battles: How the country's former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls ...

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EFF demands answers after 1000 Limpopo members join ANC: Former EFF provincial leader Jossey Buthane said the top brass were trying to lead via ‘emails and ...

mg.co.za/news/2024-04-17-eff-demands-answers-after-1000-limpopo-members-join-anc/

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A view from inside Columbia's campus as US students protest: Hundreds of students have been camping on the university lawn, sparking a nationwide wave of ...

bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68887165

Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU

Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.

At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.

The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.

The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.

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ActionSA’s Trollip says EFF wants Shivambu as finance minister so they can ‘steal’

mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-17-actionsas-trollip-says-eff-wants-shivambu-as-finance-minister-so-they-can-steal/

Quick Glance: EFF Allegedly Eyeing Shivambu for Ministerial Theft

Trollip accuses EFF of aiming to steal by pushing for finance minister appointment.

Questioning EFF's intentions behind wanting control of the finance ministry.

Criticism towards parties fostering chaos and corruption for personal gain.

Discussion on coalitions, governance stability, and political maturity.

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Google Fires Another 20 Employees in Retaliation for Project Nimbus Protest: Google has fired another 20 employees in retaliation for last week’s protest against ...

democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/google_fires_another_20_employees_in_retaliation_for_project_nimbus_protest

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South Africa Election: Voters Judge ANC's Successes Abroad, Failures at Home

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/south-africa-election-voters-judge-anc-s-successes-abroad-failures-at-home

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Turkish Super Cup: Fenerbahçe competes in the final with U19 players - and leaves the field after conceding a lightning goal

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Quick Glance: Fenerbahçe Leaves Supercup Final After Lightning Goal

Fenerbahçe participated in the Supercup final with U19 players as a protest against the federation.

The game abruptly ended after a quick goal by Mauro Icardi for Galatasaray.

The conflict between Fenerbahçe and the Turkish federation led to controversial actions.

The possibility of withdrawing from the league is being considered due to incidents in the Süper Lig.

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Trump urges supporters to ‘go out and peacefully protest’ ahead of hush money trial’s opening arguments

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4610911-trump-urges-supporters-peacefully-protest-hush-money-trial-opening-remarks/

Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order

Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.

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It’s not ANC electioneering, insists Nxesi at launch of two million jobs programme

mg.co.za/news/2024-04-17-its-not-anc-electioneering-insists-nxesi-at-launch-of-two-million-jobs-programme/

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Ramaphosa hits out at South Africa’s banks, calls for reform: President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged for decisive economic reforms to address the monopolistic ...

iol.co.za/news/politics/ramaphosa-hits-out-at-south-africas-banks-calls-for-reform-51f0e863-a0d4-41a1-86fa-6e830872b879

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ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan: Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax ...

mg.co.za/health/2024-04-18-ancs-message-to-medical-aid-users-stop-resistance-to-r200bn-nhi-plan/

Quick Glance: ANC Urges Medical Aid Users to Halt Resistance to R200bn NHI Plan

Parks Tau dismissed criticism of the proposed R200 billion National Health Insurance (NHI) as 'resistance' by private healthcare users, who he said were effectively subsidized by the state.

He reiterated the ANC's stance that a single-fund system will follow if President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the NHI Bill, passed by parliament in December.

Clause 49 of the bill envisions 'tax amendments' to be gazetted by the finance minister to finance the insurance scheme's single fund, which the treasury says will need about R200 billion to run.

Debate during the National Election Debate highlighted the challenges of the country's two-tier healthcare system and the need to ensure quality healthcare for all.

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Columbia faculty joins student protests despite bipartisan criticism: Dozens of Columbia University and Barnard College faculty stood in solidarity with students ...

thehill.com/homenews/education/4612264-columbia-faculty-joins-student-protests/

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Columbia University: White House condemns antisemitism at college protests: The statement denouncing "calls for violence" comes as protests at New York's ...

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Mass arrests made as US Gaza campus protests spread: Protesters at NYU and Yale are arrested while Columbia cancels in-person classes for safety.

bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68873825

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Next Africa: Rwandan Meddling Fuels Decades-Old Congo Conflict: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/next-africa-rwandan-meddling-fuels-decades-old-congo-conflict

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Apr 22

Ramaphosa intervenes in unemployed teacher's predicament: 'I want this matter resolved,' said Ramaphoda.

timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-22-ramaphosa-intervenes-in-unemployed-teachers-predicament/

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South African Opposition Pact Risks Unraveling Before Election: A coalition of 11 South African opposition parties that aims to topple the African National ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/south-african-opposition-pact-risks-unraveling-before-election

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Why rebuke Naledi Pandor for safeguarding South Africa’s sovereignty?: South Africa has a right to pursue its national interests anywhere in the world and not to ...

mg.co.za/thought-leader/2024-04-16-why-rebuke-naledi-pandor-for-safeguarding-south-africas-sovereignty/

Quick Glance: Critique of Naledi Pandor's Defense of South Africa's Sovereignty

South Africa's geopolitical attributes and strategic position interest investors.

The Anti-Apartheid Movement in the USA led to the passing of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act 1986.

ANC history shows international support from countries like the Soviet Union and China.

Critics question Pandor's efforts for a US partnership and South Africa's role in international conflicts.

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Apr 19

Ramaphosa puts on his boxing gloves: Rumours of the ANC’s demise — like those about it’s leader — might be greatly exaggerated

mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-18-ramaphosa-puts-on-his-boxing-gloves/

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Pro-Palestinian demonstration: Steinmeier greeted with shouts of “murderer” in Istanbul

n-tv.de/politik/Steinmeier-in-Istanbul-mit-Moerder-Rufen-begruesst-article24892216.html

Quick Glance: Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Turkey: Political Meeting in Istanbul

Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges the contributions of guest workers in Istanbul.

Steinmeier emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Germany and Turkey.

The President sends political signals by meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul.

Steinmeier plans critical discussions with Turkish President Erdogan.

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Apr 23

The King Am I — MK’s incendiary manifesto manifests grinding contempt for SA’s democracy and Constitution

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-22-the-king-am-i-mks-incendiary-manifesto-manifests-grinding-contempt-for-sas-democracy-and-constitution/

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Gaza protests at US universities intensify: Protests against the war in the Gaza Strip are intensifying at several US universities. There are arrests ...

tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/usa-proteste-unis-krieg-gazastreifen-100.html

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ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan: Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax ...

mg.co.za/health/2024-04-18-ancs-message-to-medical-aid-users-stop-resistance-to-r200bn-nhi-plan/

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IFP deputy president Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi say the party is willing to go into coalition with ANC and EFF

mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-19-ifp-deputy-president-inkosi-mzamo-buthelezi-say-the-party-is-willing-to-go-into-coalition-with-anc-and-eff/

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Apr 15

Protesters demand Georgia government withdraw proposed 'Russian law': Critics say the bill mirrors similar legislation introduced by President Vladimir Putin in ...

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Apr 18

Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract

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Next Africa: Chocolate Crisis to Linger; West Africa Cocoa Farmers Race to Plant: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands ...

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-12/next-africa-chocolate-crisis-to-linger-west-africa-cocoa-farmers-race-to-plant

Quick Glance: Africa's Chocolate Crisis: Cocoa Farmers Rush to Plant

African farmers are returning to cocoa cultivation due to a global cocoa frenzy, with prices soaring to $10,000 per ton.

Bad weather in West Africa has affected harvests in Ivory Coast and Ghana, the top chocolate producers.

Upcoming EU regulations may impact chocolate makers' expansion plans by requiring proof of no contribution to deforestation.

Zimbabwe's ZiG currency strengthened against the US dollar, and Moderna paused plant construction in Kenya due to decreased Covid-19 vaccine demand in Africa.

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Rand plunges after poll shows surge in support for Zuma’s MK party: The rand by late Wednesday afternoon had fallen to 18.79/dollar from 18.44/dollar earlier ...

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-10-rand-plunges-after-poll-shows-surge-in-support-for-zumas-mk-party/

Quick Glance: The Unstoppable Impunities of Jacob Zuma

Former President Jacob Zuma secures a significant victory for his MK party, confirming his candidacy.

The MK party leverages court cases for nationwide publicity, establishing a strong presence in voters' minds.

Zuma, amidst surviving various scandals, aims for a political comeback with support from the ANC government.

The ANC's actions have facilitated Zuma's resurgence, inadvertently creating a formidable opposition in the process.

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Man sets himself on fire in protest area outside Trump trial - reports: A man has set himself on fire outside the courthouse in New York where former US ...

news.sky.com/story/person-sets-themselves-on-fire-in-protest-area-outside-trump-trial-reports-13118749

Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults

Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.

Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.

Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.

Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.

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‘My suspension is not justified,’ MEC Mandla Msibi tells Mpumalanga premier: The ANC suspended Msibi, the party’s provincial treasurer, two weeks before the ...

mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-22-my-suspension-is-not-justified-mec-mandla-msibi-tells-mpumalanga-premier/

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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools: Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to ...

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NYPD arrested over 100 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Here’s what we know

cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/palestinian-protest-columbia-what-we-know/

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Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract: Google said on Thursday it had terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in ...

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Ramaphosa is using taxpayers’ resources to benefit ANC, says Steenhuisen: Voters will be sold out to EFF ‘in a coalition that will plunge SA into chaos’

timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/politics/2024-04-16-ramaphosa-is-using-taxpayers-resources-to-benefit-anc-says-steenhuisen/

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Trump: College protests are a ‘disgrace’ and all ‘Biden’s fault’: Former President Trump on Tuesday blasted a wave of pro-Palestinian protests on college ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4614906-trump-college-israel-palestine-protests-disgrace-bidens-fault/

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Zuma apologises for MK Party rally flop in Gqeberha: Former president Jacob Zuma's MK Party found it hard to crack one of the ANC's strongholds ...

timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-15-zuma-apologises-for-mk-party-rally-flop-in-gqeberha/

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LUCKY MATHEBULA | What should we make of the uMkhonto we Sizwe trademark battle?: The MK Party victory, from whatever angle you choose to relate with it ...

timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-04-23-lucky-mathebula--what-should-we-make-of-the-umkhonto-we-sizwe-trademark-battle/

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Birmingham doctor could be struck off after Just Stop Oil protest: Dr Sarah Benn from Birmingham was part of a demonstration at the Kingsbury oil terminal in ...

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‘Liberated’ Zuma stokes a tribalist fire that threatens to engulf democratic SA: The ANC and its allies have long promoted nontribalism in a united South Africa ...

timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2024-04-14-liberated-zuma-stokes-a-tribalist-fire-that-threatens-to-engulf-democratic-sa/

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Pro-Palestinian Encampments Take Over American College Campuses: As the death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza increases, pro-Palestinian encampments have ...

time.com/6969875/pro-palestinian-encampments-take-over-college-campuses-across-america/

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Columbia University: Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended and 108 arrested for Gaza protest

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ANC deserves another chance to govern, says Ntuli: South Africans continue to vote for the ANC not because of reading about progress and development in the news ...

timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2024-04-14-anc-deserves-another-chance-to-govern-says-ntuli/

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BREAKING NEWS: ANC loses court bid against MK Party over use of name and logo: In a landmark ruling, the High Court in Durban has sided with the umKhonto weSizwe ...

iol.co.za/news/politics/breaking-news-anc-loses-court-bid-against-mk-party-over-use-of-name-and-logo-0ac221ca-1cc5-48e6-a3e2-fbe10ceea6c8

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Columbia University extends remote learning amid Gaza war protests: The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University.

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Google Fires 28 Workers for Protesting Cloud Deal With Israel: The fired workers included nine Google employees who were removed by police after occupying Google ...

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Behind the political spin of Zuma’s MK party: The political project around Jacob Zuma is violent, predatory and socially toxic, but it does speak to real lines ...

mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-14-behind-the-political-spin-of-zumas-mk-party/

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JUSTICE MALALA | Zuma is going to kill the ANC, and the ANC is letting him do it: The ANC has shown its inability over the years to act courageously and ...

timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-04-14-justice-malala-zuma-is-going-to-kill-the-anc-and-the-anc-is-letting-him-do-it/

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Palestinians in West Bank Protest Israeli Raid That Killed at Least 10: At least 10 people were killed when Israeli forces raided the Nur Shams refugee camp ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/middleeast/west-bank-gaza-raid.html

Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes on Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package

Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, as the US House of Representatives approved $13 billion in new Israeli military aid.

However, fears of wider war breaking out in the Middle East have eased somewhat after Iran downplayed Israel’s reported retaliation over its unprecedented missile and drone attack on the country a week ago.

Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah and vowed to expand its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group to the city on the border with Egypt despite calls for restraint, including from the US.

Tensions have also spiked in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with Israeli troops killing two Palestinians who attacked a checkpoint with a knife and a gun near the southern West Bank town of Hebron.

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Time to vote them out — the relentless cynicism of South Africa’s foreign policy: It is nothing less than risible that the ANC has suddenly become champions of ...

dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-19-time-to-vote-them-out-the-relentless-cynicism-of-south-africas-foreign-policy/

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Student Editorial Boards Rebuke College Officials for Protest Decisions: Around the nation, editorial boards at college newspapers have defended free speech and ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/college-protest-editorial-voices.html

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Is Eskom feeling ANC heat to keep the lights on ahead of May polls?: Power utility is allegedly furiously burning diesel to keep load-shedding at bay in an ...

timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2024-04-21-is-eskom-feeling-anc-heat-to-keep-the-lights-on-ahead-of-may-polls/

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LIVE: ‘Stop arming Israel’ Passover protest held in Brooklyn: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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If we end up with an ANC-EFF coalition, blame it on the DA: For coalitions to succeed it is important that parties come to the table with a sense of humbleness ...

dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-16-if-we-end-up-with-an-anc-eff-coalition-blame-it-on-the-da/

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Met Police: Commissioner faces call to resign over protest row: Policing minister Chris Philp is set to meet the commissioner after an officer described a ...

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GOP lawmaker: You can’t call ‘for the eradication of Jews and think everything is going to be just okay’

thehill.com/homenews/house/4613351-gop-lawmaker-you-cant-call-for-the-eradication-of-jews-and-think-everything-is-going-to-be-just-okay/

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Mass protests in Argentina against President Milei's cuts: In Argentina, hundreds of thousands of people, especially students, demonstrated against the ...

tagesschau.de/ausland/argentinien-proteste-kuerzungen-milei-100.html

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ANC accelerates ‘battle plan’ in bid to secure majority despite looming MK party threat

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-16-anc-accelerates-battle-plan-in-bid-to-secure-majority-despite-looming-mk-party-threat/

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IFP's Hlabisa: MK Party supported by disgruntled ANC members: The IFP is not concerned about the rise of Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party in KwaZulu Natal ...

timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-16-ifps-hlabisa-mk-party-supported-by-disgruntled-anc-members/

Quick Glance: IFP President Criticizes DA's Western Cape Policies, Pledges to Prioritize Equality and Development

IFP President Velenkosi Hlabisa emphasized his party's dedication to addressing the increasing wealth gap in the province.

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Naledi Pandor is treading the Pik Botha path to SA’s diplomatic oblivion: The ANC faces cold winds of disapproval, in part because it is now so full of its brand ...

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-07-naledi-pandor-is-treading-the-pik-botha-path-to-sas-diplomatic-oblivion/

Quick Glance: South Africa's Foreign Policy Under Scrutiny

In a mirror image of Pik Botha’s missions during apartheid to sell South Africa's 'good intentions' to the US, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor is striving to defend her government's somewhat battered foreign policy.

South Africa seems to believe that maintaining good relations with the White House allows it to challenge US sentiments, values, and interests in international relations without jeopardizing its economic ties.

Following the Ukraine invasion and our misguided stance, it is crucial for South Africa to rediscover its democratic foundations and advocate for ordinary people across the continent who seek transparent and accountable freely elected governments.

A recurring pattern emerges: South Africa takes hasty positions and hastily retraces its steps when faced with diplomatic repercussions. The ANC now confronts the chilly winds of disapproval, struggling to cope, partly due to its overwhelming commitment to sanctimonious ideological rhetoric that clouds its judgment.

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Google fires 28 anti-Israel employees who occupied offices in protest: The protesters were arrested and put on administrative after refusing to leave Google ...

jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797700

Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests

Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.

The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.

No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."

The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.

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The EFF’s Floyd Shivambu as finance minister would ‘really spook the markets’: Although it seems highly unlikely EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu will become ...

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Quick Glance: EFF's Shivambu as Finance Minister Would Truly Spook the Markets

In typical EFF fashion, politician Julius Malema recently made the controversial statement that the EFF would only consider a coalition with the ANC after the elections if EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu is appointed finance minister.

DA leader John Steenhuisen did not mince his words at the recent launch of his party’s Western Cape manifesto in Paarl, in the Drakenstein Municipality.

Steenhuisen warned that under a coalition with Shivambu as finance minister, the EFF would unleash its destructive economic policies to turn South Africa into the next Venezuela or Zimbabwe.

Investment strategist Izak Odendaal from Old Mutual Wealth says it is unlikely that Shivambu would take on what is arguably the most important Cabinet position, even in the event of an ANC-EFF coalition.

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile is convinced that the ANC will receive more than 50% of the votes on May 29, despite ongoing speculation about informal talks with opposition parties.

The ruling party has not yet considered resuming coalition talks, aiming to secure more than 50% of the votes.

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Google has fired 50 employees after protests over Israel cloud deal, organizers say

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Quick Glance: Google dismisses workers following protests on technology deal with Israeli government

Following protests regarding the technology supplied to the Israeli government, Google has terminated employees, heightening tensions around a sensitive contract.

The confirmed dismissals by Google on Wednesday occurred after nine individuals were detained during sit-in demonstrations in New York and Sunnyvale, California, a day subsequent to police intervention.

Demonstrations are predominantly coordinated by a faction known as No Tech For Apartheid. Google states that Nimbus is not utilized for weaponry or intelligence purposes.

Stated in a blog post, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai implied a close supervision of employees as the company enhances efforts in advancing its AI technology, marking a crucial phase in the industry and potentially humanity.

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Greta Thunberg: Activist arrested at Hague climate protest: The activist was placed on a bus with fellow detainees and driven away from a protest at The Hague.

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Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands

The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.

Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.

Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.

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Student protesters begin dismantling some tents as negotiations with Columbia University progress

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Electoral court finds Zuma eligible to participate in elections: This will be seen as another blow to the ANC’s prospects of regaining its majority

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Columbia University sets midnight deadline for talks to dismantle protest encampment

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