But widespread, destructive flooding does qualify as a disaster
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The president, in a letter to a watchdog parliamentary committee, confirmed the authenticity of a leaked recording in which the problem is discussed, but said he was talking only to allegations made publicly by others
Some human rights organisations are enabling toxicity to harmful degrees
Despite commitments to climate resilience, many continue to ignore their social mandates and push ahead with funding for fossil fuel projects.
Commission says that although it worked hard to meet the 30 December deadline, more work is still needed and it has ample funds to continue until February
Service delivery is about improving people’s lives, not expedient election promises
After the February interviews and deliberations, the Judicial Service Commission will submit a report to President Cyril Ramaphosa
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