Here are some recent news updates from South Africa:
- Former Minister Pravin Gordhan dies. Gordhan, a former finance minister and anti-apartheid activist, died on September 13, 2024. He was 71 years old.
- Education Minister boycotts BELA Bill signing ceremony. Education Minister Angie Motshekga boycotted the signing ceremony for the Basic Education Amendment Bill (BELA), which would have allowed teachers to retire at the age of 65 instead of 60.
- Tributes stream in for Pravin Gordhan. Tributes have poured in for Gordhan, who was remembered as a “giant of our democracy” and a “true patriot.”
- Comoros president wounded in knife attack. Comoros President Azali Assoumani was wounded in a knife attack on September 13, 2024. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.
- Ghana opposition alleges electoral tampering before December poll. The main opposition party in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged that the government is tampering with the electoral process ahead of the December 7, 2024 general election.
- Raided West Bank city holds funerals after Israeli army withdraws. Palestinian mourners held funerals on September 13, 2024, for 11 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces during a raid on the West Bank city of Jenin the day before.
- Ohio town’s schools evacuated amid Trump anti-immigrant drive. Schools in the Ohio town of Loveland were evacuated on September 13, 2024, after a man threatened to shoot up the place if the town did not stop allowing immigrants to settle there. The man was arrested without incident.
- Malaysia widens probe into ‘horror’ care home child abuse. Malaysian police have widened their investigation into the abuse of children at a care home in Selangor state. The abuse was exposed by a whistleblower who filmed footage of children being beaten and mistreated.
In addition to these news items, there are also a number of other stories that have been making headlines in South Africa recently. These include:
- The ongoing drought in the Western Cape. The drought has been affecting the region for several years now, and is causing widespread hardship for farmers and residents.
- The ongoing protests against gender-based violence. Women’s rights activists have been protesting against the high levels of gender-based violence in South Africa.
- The upcoming general election, which is scheduled to take place on October 1, 2024. The election is expected to be a close contest between the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and the main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA).
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