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        <description><![CDATA[Polity has an easily accessible archive of statements made by South African politicians, organisations, political parties and businesses. These can be accessed via the Statements tabs on the website and are published as received.]]></description>
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            <title>DA reveals SAPS is intentionally underfunding cybercrime investigations as scams grow</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Democratic Alliance (DA) can reveal, through a Parliamentary Reply, that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has failed to provide any digital forensics training to detectives stationed at the country’s highest-crime police stations over the past year. This comes at a time when cybercrime, online scams, digital fraud and identity theft are growing rapidly across South Africa. The reply shows that between 1 April 2025 and 27 February 2026, not a single detective stationed at the Top 35 highest-crime police stations received digital forensics training.]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <title>Lesufi’s government's delay in implementing Township Economic Development Act affects jobs</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The unnecessary delay by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s government in implementing the Township Economic Development Act (TEDA), passed in 2022, is severely affecting job creation in our communities across the province. TEDA is meant to stimulate the local economy by cutting red tape and supporting township enterprises to grow and create sustainable employment opportunities. It assists township businesses in complying with regulations and participating in the formal economy. It mandates the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) to prioritise doing business with township suppliers to grow the local economy and create jobs.]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <title>SACP conveys its message of condolences to the family of renowned South African scholar John ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its message of heartfelt condolences to the family of renowned South African scholar, educator, historian, and former public servant John Pampallis. We also send our condolences to the entire liberation movement, in which he served with utmost dedication, and the people of South Africa for the loss. John Pampallis’ intellect and integrity as a scholar whose intellect left an indelible mark on the country’s schooling and post-school systems. His loss will be felt by many generations of our country.]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <title>Together we can manage migration and stay true to our shared humanity</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Dear Fellow South African,   In recent months, many South Africans have raised concerns about illegal immigration, asking whether our borders are secure and our laws are being enforced.   It is in this context that I addressed the nation last night on the actions government is taking to manage migration in the country and specifically to address the challenge of illegal immigration.   We are responding to real concerns communities have about the effects that unchecked illegal immigration has on ...]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <title>DA calls on Cachalia to intervene in rape kit crisis</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, to urgently intervene in the serious logistics and supply chain failures that are hampering the availability of rape kits at police stations and specialised units across South Africa. DA oversight at police stations have revealed that these kits are not consistently available where survivors report crimes and where investigators require them most.]]></description>
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            <title>Unaccounted parolees: PSA calls for transparency and accountability by Department of ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Public Servants Association (PSA) has noted with extreme concern recent media reports suggesting that the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is unable to fully account for some parolees under its supervision.   Whilst the DCS has publicly disputed these reports, the PSA believes that the matter warrants urgent clarification in the interest of public safety and institutional credibility. Parolees, by their very status, remain under the legal custody of the state. Their conditional ...]]></description>
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            <title>Parliament Cannot Afford to Drag Its Feet on Presidential Accountability</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ActionSA is concerned by the slow pace at which the newly constituted Parliamentary Section 89 Committee is being established to investigate whether President Cyril Ramaphosa committed serious violations of the Constitution or the law. A process that has already been delayed for more than three years cannot be subjected to further unnecessary delays. South Africans have waited long enough for Parliament to fulfil its constitutional duty and ensure accountability at the highest level of government.]]></description>
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            <title>ActionSA Demands SIU Proceeds with Asset Seizure of Former City Manager Over Alleged Corruption</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ActionSA calls on the Special Investigating Unit to act decisively and without delay to attach the assets of former Ekurhuleni City Manager Imogen Mashazi. Public funds exist to deliver services to the people of Ekurhuleni, not to enrich politically connected individuals. Accountability demands consequences, and the recovery of stolen public money is the first non-negotiable step toward restoring the trust of residents. This demand follows the Sunday Times article of 7 June 2026, titled “I’ve never seen such looting”, which outlines grave allegations against the former City Manager. Should these findings be confirmed, the SIU must move immediately to preserve and seize assets of all implicated parties to safeguard public resources.]]></description>
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            <title>Committee chairperson welcomes the official launch of Lenacapavir rollout</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Ms Faith Muthambi, has welcomed the national rollout of Lenacapavir and commended the government and the Department of Health for it.   The official launch which took place today in Secunda, Mpumalanga, was led by President Cyril Ramaphosa alongside the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.  Ms Muthambi said the introduction of Lenacapavir offers renewed hope to millions of South Africans and demonstrates government’s continued commitment ...]]></description>
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            <title>Home Affairs committee chairperson backs President's call for stronger action against illegal ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s strong and focused address outlining targeted actions to address illegal migration. The address lays the foundation for a robust response to illegal immigration and it is now incumbent upon the relevant government departments to implement the clear, decisive and focused directives announced by the President. “We welcome the clear and comprehensive directives issued by the President. We urge government departments to urgently implement all the plans outlined, particularly as many of these initiatives have already featured in the annual performance plans of various departments. A failure to implement these measures will undermine the authority of the Head of State,” Mr Chabane emphasised.]]></description>
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