Commission of inquiries need to yield positive results: HSRC

SAPS members standing in line. The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) says if prosecutorial action is not taken to meet public expectations, then there will be an erosion of confidence in commissions of inquiries. This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa instituted a commission of inquiry to investigate allegations relating to the infiltration of law enforcement, intelligence and…

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Mayibuye aims to reflect people’s mandate, youth’s voices

Mayibuye’s Floyd Shivambu The anticipated political formation Mayibuye is continuing its consultation forums, with the focus being on the youth this weekend. Mayibuye is the brainchild of Floyd Shivambu, former leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. The forums have been held in several provinces, with participants including people formerly…

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Mahlathini Foundation helps Sekororo farmers grow organic crops

Organic farming in Limpopo Some subsistence farmers in Sekororo, outside Hoedspruit in Limpopo, say they are reaping the rewards of using environmentally-friendly farming methods. The Mahlathini Development Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, introduced them to organic farming. It has trained over 600 farmers in Limpopo, the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Magdeline Sekwela, who has joined the…

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