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KASIBC_AFRICA©®™ ONLINE_EDITOR©®™    Adoption of G20 Leaders Declaration   The Democratic Alliance congratulates all of the South African government on securing agreement on the Leaders' Declaration today at the G20 Leaders Summit . This declaration represents a significant and positive outcome. It reinforces core principles essential to global stability , security and development, including respect for international law and human rights , the peaceful resolution of conflicts , and a renewed commitment to multilateral cooperation . Importantly, through the declaration, G20 members seek to ease the debt burden on developing countries , strengthen climate-resilience , and support a just transition to sustainable energy systems that have positive implications for jobs and growth. In addition the declaration welcomes the " Ubuntu approaches " on food security and nutrition , developed under South Africa's G20 Presidency , and sustainable, climate resilient agricu...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA DECLARATION OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND FEMICIDE AS A NATIONAL CRISIS AT THE G20 SOCIAL SUMMIT  The ANC Women’s League has been consistent in advancing the struggle against the scourge of Gender Based Violence and Femicide, which has ravaged our country with a series of attacks on innocent women and children in unprecedented levels.   We have since intensified the struggle to end the merciless killing of women through protest marches, mass prayers and petitions to lobby society for collaboration against this scourge.  In November last year we organised a march to the executive seat of our government in Tshwane , and unambiguously demanded a Declaration of the National State of Disaster . Notwithstanding a series of other campaigns which followed from our structures in various provinces, including a march to the National Assembly in Cape Town in April 2025, where we also submitted a list of demands for expeditious interventions and t...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  Mangaung Cash Flow as Treasury threatens to withhold equitable share The Democratic Alliance confirmed that the National Treasury has issued a formal notice to Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality under section 216(2) of the Constitution , warning that the Metro’s December equitable-share allocation may be withheld due to severe and persistent breaches of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). This is one of the most serious financial enforcement measures available to the Treasury and signals a Metro on the brink of fiscal failure and service delivery collapse. Despite the gravity of this threat, the Executive Mayor has failed to table the Treasury letter and its implications before Council, keeping both councillors and residents in the dark. This is not in compliance with legislation. In terms of MFMA section 52(d), the Mayor must report to Council on “the implementation of the budget and the financial state of the municipality.” A threaten...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  NATIONAL CRISES GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND FEMICIDE  The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) welcomes and fully supports the Presidential call to declare Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as a national crisis.  This bold and necessary pronouncement marks a significant step in strengthening South Africa’s multi-sectoral response to one of the most devastating and persistent human rights violations affecting women, children, Persons with disabilities , and other vulnerable groups. As the custodian of strategic leadership, advocacy, and coordination to mainstream the socio-economic empowerment of women, youth, and persons with disabilities, the Department will continue to lead efforts to ensure the full implementation of the National Strategic Plan on GBVF (NSP-GBVF).  The declaration underscores the government’s commitment towards accelerating the implementation of the Six Pillars of the National Strat...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  INTEREST RATE CUT AS RELIEF FOR HOUSEHOLDS Government welcomes the decision by the South African Reserve Bank ’s Monetary Policy Committee to cut the interest rate by 25 basis points , bringing the repo rate to 6.75% and the prime lending rate to 10.25%. The rate cut is expected to ease pressure on consumers with loans, support small businesses, and encourage investment and economic activity. Government continues to prioritise measures that help reduce the cost of living, create jobs, and improve economic stability.  The decision aligns with the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen growth, support vulnerable communities, and build an economy that works for all. Government will continue to work with social partners to improve the economic environment and ensure that the benefits of growth reach the poor and those most affected by rising prices. MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  MINISTER STEENHUISEN SALUTES SOUTH AFRICA’S SIX WORLD-CLASS VINEYARDS  The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen , is today celebrating the remarkable achievement of the South African wine industry for being awarded six coveted spots on the top 100 list of the World’s 50 Best Vineyard 2025 Awards . “We have always known we have great wine, and this exceptional performance, with six of our winery estates securing places amongst the world’s best, is a resounding endorsement of our wine tourism ’s consistent standards and innovation,” the minister said. Two vineyards made it to the top ten list. Klein Constantia Wine Estate , in the Western Cape , was named the Best Vinyard in Africa and also the recipient of the Highest Climber Award .  This estate is now ranked as the sixth top vineyard globally. It has climbed 35 places from its 2024 ranking.  Creation , in the Hemel-en-Aarde area, Western Cape, is ranked number seven globally. ...