CoGTA Urges Municipalities to Honour Their Agreement with Eskom: “It is important for Municipalities across the country to always service their bulk accounts so that they do not prejudice those community members within their space who pay for their services”, said Minister Des van Rooyen. The Minister was responding to the current challenges that some municipalities … [Read more...] about CoGTA Urges Municipalities to Honour Their Agreement with Eskom
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Libya: Amid threat of renewed conflict, UN envoy urges restraint
Libya: Amid threat of renewed conflict, UN envoy urges restraint: Expressing concern at escalating tensions and threat of renewed conflict following developments in central Libya, the United Nations envoy for the country urged all parties to work together on reconciliation and to refrain from any rhetoric that could inflame the situation. “I urge all parties to act … [Read more...] about Libya: Amid threat of renewed conflict, UN envoy urges restraint
#ANC105: Don’t act like celebrities, Cosas urges ANC leaders
#ANC105: Don’t act like celebrities, Cosas urges ANC leaders: The Congress of South African Students in the greater Johannesburg region on Wednesday called on African National Congress leaders to steer clear of VIP sections at the party's January 8 gathering and to rather engage with ordinary people. The ANC's 105th birthday celebrations takes place on Sunday at Orlando … [Read more...] about #ANC105: Don’t act like celebrities, Cosas urges ANC leaders
UN report urges end to inhuman detention of migrants in Libya
UN report urges end to inhuman detention of migrants in Libya: The breakdown in the Libyan justice system has led to a state of impunity in which migrants are subjected to serious human rights violations and abuses, according to a joint UN human rights report published today. “People smuggled or trafficked into Libya face torture, forced labour and sexual exploitation … [Read more...] about UN report urges end to inhuman detention of migrants in Libya
The Gambia: Freedom House Applauds Peaceful Elections, Urges Peaceful Transition
The Gambia: Freedom House Applauds Peaceful Elections, Urges Peaceful Transition: In response to the release of The Gambia’s December 1, 2016 election results, Freedom House issued the following statement: “Freedom House congratulates the people of The Gambia on a largely peaceful election day,” said Vukasin Petrovic, director for Central, East and West … [Read more...] about The Gambia: Freedom House Applauds Peaceful Elections, Urges Peaceful Transition
