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Tensions flare as university questioned over hiring more foreign nationals than coloured South Africans
Ashley Sauls, a Member of Parliament, challenges Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University on its employment practices, highlighting the marginalisation of coloured South Africans amid a rising number unemployement and of foreign nationals in key positions.
‘There will be no foreigners hired while South Africans remain unemployed,’ says Sports minister Gayton McKenzie
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has called for an end to the employment of foreign nationals in positions that South Africans can fill, citing the country's high unemployment rate and its potential to spark unrest.
Truck drivers raise concerns about employment and working conditions at safety symposium
This past weekend, a gathering of truck drivers at the Birchwood Hotel brought to light significant challenges in the South African trucking industry.
'Legalise your stay or leave': Lesufi call for urgent action on undocumented foreign nationals
Panyaza Lesufi, ANC Gauteng co-convenor, stresses the urgent need for decisive action against the rising number of undocumented foreign nationals in informal settlements, warning that this crisis threatens public services and national sovereignty.
Hawks dismantle R20 million drug lab in Mpumalanga, arrest six suspects
The Hawks arrested six people and uncovering a clandestine laboratory valued at R20 million in Mpumalanga.
Truck driver nabbed for smuggling illegal cigarettes worth over R2 million at Beitbridge Port, Limpopo
A routine truck inspection at the Beitbridge Port of Entry in Limpopo led to the discovery of 460 boxes containing illicit cigarettes, worth over R2 million and the arrest of a foreign national driver.
Three foreign nationals arrested in illegal mining activities
Three suspected illegal miners have been arrested in Welkom, Free State, following a police operation that uncovered illegal mining activities and significant quantities of gold-bearing material.