A U.S. judge has ruled that BNP Paribas must confront allegations in court regarding its purported involvement in Sudan’s genocide spanning from 1997 to 2011. The lawsuit contends that the French bank facilitated the Sudanese government’s atrocities by offering banking services that violated American sanctions. While BNP Paribas refrained from commenting on the ruling, it… Read More...
The boys had organised a weapons-free fistfight on a WhatsApp group, which had other pupils as members, but Ryleigh Naidoo, then 16, brought a steak knife to the scene.
Major improvements in Road Accident Fund turnaround strategy
Cabinet says it has noted the Road Accident Fund (RAF) turnaround strategy which has resulted in major improvements in the settlements of claims within 120 days and reduced legal costs by 75 percent.
The strategy has also seen a reduction of medical costs from R3.6 billion in the 2019/20 financial year to R2.1 billion in...
Cabinet has described a resolution taken by the United Nations Human Rights Council calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Gaza as “historic”.
The council also voted on other resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and demanding that Israel “immediately...
As the country celebrates 30 years of freedom, Cabinet has encouraged citizens to exercise their democratic right to vote in the upcoming elections.
“It is all systems go for the 2024 National and Provincial Elections, following the signing of the Electoral Commission’s Code of Conduct by political parties and independent...
Cabinet approves 30-Year Review Report for publication
Cabinet says South Africa’s transition to democracy continues to inspire hope for many people around the world.
The remarks come after Cabinet approved the publication of the report “Towards a 30-Year Review of South Africa’s Democracy (1994-2024)”, which heralds the story of South Africa’s transition into democracy...
Seven classrooms were set ablaze in Tosca, North West, after the Department of Labour closed down a block of three classrooms because they were “not up to standard” for teaching and learning.
Cabinet welcomes R500 million investment for upgrade of Tetra Pak facility
Cabinet has welcomed the reopening of the Tetra Pak facility in KwaZulu-Natal by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which attracted an investment of R500 million.
The investment forms part of the Presidential Investment Mobilisation Drive, where government set the ambitious target in 2018 to attract R1.2 trillion...