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NATIONAL WATER AND SANITATION INDABA @KASIBCNEWS

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NATIONAL WATER AND SANITATION INDABA @KASIBCNEWS *CLOSING REMARKS BY DEPUTY PRESIDENT SHIPOKOSA PAULUS MASHATILE, CHAIRPERSON OF THE WATER TASK TEAM, DURING THE NATIONAL WATER AND SANITATION INDABA, GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE, MIDRAND, GAUTENG PROVINCE* *28 MARCH 2025* Programme Director, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr David Mahlobo; Premier of the Host Province of Gauteng, Mr Panyaza Lesufi; Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina; Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Isaac Sello Seitlholo; Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa; President of the South African Local Government Association, Cllr. Bheki Stofile; Representatives of the various Water Boards, Management Agencies and the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority; Representatives of the Water Research Commission; Representatives from Academia and the Research sector; Local Government Representatives; Representatives of civil society organisations; Government ...
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RESTORE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DELIVER SERVICES @KASIBCNEWS

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  RESTORE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DELIVER SERVICES @KASIBCNEWS The African National Congress (ANC) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to turning around the state of local government and fast-tracking the delivery of basic services, particularly access to water and sanitation. As the governing party, we do not take for granted the trust of the people — trust that is earned through decisive action, political accountability, and the restoration of functional municipalities that place service delivery at the centre of governance.  The NEC Local Government Intervention Task Team has intensified its oversight, ensuring that priority municipalities receive urgent and targeted support. This is not a symbolic exercise—it is a structured and results-driven intervention designed to confront governance failures, deteriorating infrastructure, and service delivery shortcomings with urgency and resolve.  Manifesto in Motion:  Delivering the Commitments of 2024 Our 2024 Election Manifest...
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DRC PEACE TALKS @KASIBCNEWS

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DRC PEACE TALKS @KASIBCNEWS The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the appointment of former President Kgalema Motlanthe to the panel of facilitators for peace talks in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). His inclusion, alongside distinguished African leaders such as former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, underscores the continent’s commitment to finding African solutions to African challenges.  The ANC commends the efforts of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) in advancing a comprehensive approach—spanning immediate, medium, and long-term measures—to achieve lasting peace in the DRC.  We further acknowledge the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who represented South Africa in the critical discussions led by SADC Chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and his EAC counterpart, President William Ruto.  The ANC urges all parties to the conflict to...
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SMALL NYANA QUESTIONS @KASIBCNEWS

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  SMALL NYANA QUESTIONS @KASIBCNEWS The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes with serious concern the latest report by Parliament on the status of outstanding replies to question by Ministers. This report details the number of questions not replied to by Ministers within the prescribed 10day period as set by the Rules of Parliament.  As per the provisions of Rule 145 (5) of the Rules of the National Assembly, Ministers are obliged to reply to questions submitted by Members of Parliament for written reply within 10 days of the publication of such questions.  The rule also permits Ministers to request extension of this period to the Speaker, if for some reason they are not able to abide by the rule. The recent report released by Parliament indicates that of the 783 questions submitted, whose replies were due on the 20th of March 2025, about 222 questions have no replies submitted by Ministers. It is clear then that some Ministers have no regard for the oversight role play...
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LAND EXPROPRIATION WITHOUT COMPENSATION @KASIBCNEWS

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 LAND EXPROPRIATION WITHOUT COMPENSATION @KASIBCNEWS Today, we gather here in the historic township of Sharpeville, a place that carries the blood of our ancestors, the pain of our past, and the resilience of our struggle. We do not come here to commemorate a so-called "Human Rights Day," but to remember and honour the sacrifice of those who fell on March 21, 1960, at the hands of a murderous apartheid regime.  We call it Sharpeville Massacre Day because it is a day of struggle and sacrifice, and not a day where opportunists and racist should be allowed to hijack this day to claim that it represents their Human Rights which have been violated. We call it Sharpeville Massacre Day, because to call it anything else is to undermine the memory of those who gave their lives in the struggle against white domination, and it will allow history to be distorted.  It was on this day that thousands of Black South Africans took to the streets in defiance of the oppressive pass laws i...
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WORLD WATER DAY @KASIBCNEWS

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WORLD WATER DAY @KASIBCNEWS The African National Congress (ANC) joins the global community in commemorating World Water Day, reaffirming our commitment to universal access to clean water and dignified sanitation for all South Africans.  Water is a fundamental human right, enshrined in our Constitution, and central to the dignity and well-being of all South Africans. Under ANC leadership, we have made unprecedented strides in reversing the apartheid-era exclusion that denied millions of our people access to clean water.  In 1994, over 15.2 million people lacked basic water supply, while 20.5 million had no proper sanitation. Today, 82.4% of households have access to piped water, and 84.1% have improved sanitation. The ANC-led government has completed building of 18 new dams, additionally there are 14 major water infrastructure projects currently under construction, securing raw water supply for generations to come.  Despite this progress, we acknowledge the ongoing challen...
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BUSHIRI EXTRADITION @KASIBCNEWS

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BUSHIRI EXTRADITION @KASIBCNEWS The South African Government has today, Wednesday, 12 March 2025, welcomed the ruling in the Shepherd and Mary Bushiri extradition matter delivered by the Republic of Malawi’s Chief Resident Magistrate Court . In 2020, Shepherd and Mary Bushiri appeared before two different courts in South Africa on multiple criminal charges. They were granted bail pending trial but failed to comply with their bail conditions and fled the country under unknown circumstances. They were later located in Malawi. Following this, South Africa submitted an extradition request to Malawi, seeking their return to stand trial on various charges, including: • Rape • Violating bail conditions • Contraventions of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, • Banking Act, • Civil Aviation Act, and • Immigration Act This decision reaffirms judicial independence, international cooperation, and public trust in the South African and Malawian legal institutions. To...
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KASI BC AFRICA @KASIBCNEWS

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KASI BC AFRICA @KASIBCNEWS "Kasi BC Africa." Based on the available information, Kasi BC Africa (Kasi Broadcasting Africa) is an online media house founded in 2023  by Channon Lecodey Merricks, an entrepreneur from Kliptown, Soweto, South Africa. Born on June 11, 1976, during the Soweto youth uprising, Merricks established this venture to serve "KasiPeople" (a term often used to describe township communities in South Africa) through various Digital Platforms. The organization focuses on delivering content and services such as: Audio : Offering live news, radio, sports, music, and podcasts via the #KasiBCAudio platform. Video: Providing local, regional, and international video content through #KasiBCVideo. News: Delivering timely local, continental, and international news with #KasiBCNews, aiming to counter mainstream media narratives. Tours: Facilitating physical and online tours #KasiBCTours to explore South Africa and beyond. Events: Hosting and streaming local e...
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