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Alleged cop killers to appear in court 

Source: Government of South Africa

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Three alleged police killers are expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrates Court today on charges of murder, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms, possession of ammunition, and possession of suspected stolen property.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) said the trio were arrested on Monday night in Berea, Selby and Eloff Extension. The arrests are in connection with the murder, attempted murder and armed robbery that occurred on 8 September 2025 in Benrose.

“On the day of the incident, it was reported that the deceased warrant officer Jabulani Mabuza’s girlfriend had a vehicle mechanical failure as she drove up the Benrose west on-ramp. The complainant then called the Warrant for assistance, and he came through. Just as the tow truck driver arrived to assist with the vehicle, they were accosted by unknown suspects who pointed them with a firearm as they disarmed the tow truck driver and shot warrant officer Mabuza. They went to the other side and pulled out Mabuza.  

“As they [did] do so, the tow truck driver managed to flee to his truck and drive to Jeppe police station for assistance,” said the Hawks.

Mabuza and his girlfriend managed to cross the freeway and were taken to Brenthurst Hospital for medical attention where he succumbed to his injuries.  

“Last night, 13 October 2025 an integrated multi-disciplinary team composed of the members of the Hawks’ Tactical Operational Management Section, Serious Organised Crime Investigation based in Johannesburg, Head Office Crime Intelligence’s Modus Operandi Centre, DPCI’s National Priority Violent Crime Investigation based in Head Office, BadBoyz Security and Vision Tactical Security acting on information, executed warrants of arrest at three addresses in the Johannesburg area. 

“The operation resulted in all three wanted suspects being arrested. The team also recovered three unlicensed 9mm firearms (two Barrett pistols with serial numbers and a Norinco pistol with its serial number filed off), ammunition for the pistols, a laptop, a cellphone and a silver grey BMW suspected to have been used in the commission of crime,” said the Hawks. – SAnews.gov.za 
 

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MoU to aid SA’s infrastructure plans

Source: Government of South Africa

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see the United Kingdom provide expertise and capacity support worth nearly R10 million to South Africa’s infrastructure development efforts.

This as Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and the United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, Chris Bryant signed the MoU for infrastructure collaboration in London.

Monday’s signing follows the announcement of collaboration by Macpherson and UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves in Durban earlier this year to capacitate the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) as it works towards using public assets for the public good and turning South Africa into a construction site.

The partnership will see the United Kingdom provide expertise and capacity support worth nearly R10 million across three focus areas:
•    Project Capstone, which will support the effective operationalisation of the DPWI’s Special and Strategic Delivery Unit (SSDU). This unit will accelerate infrastructure delivery by focusing on high-impact, high-priority projects and addressing systemic process inefficiencies that hinder effective implementation.
•    Project Speed, which will enhance the management of public assets through more effective and efficient public sector asset management, including improved resource efficiency.
•    Infrastructure South Africa’s Adopt-a-Municipality Programme, which will strengthen infrastructure delivery at a municipal level in selected focus municipalities.

Minister Macpherson said the partnership demonstrates how international collaboration can help unlock South Africa’s infrastructure potential and improve the state’s capacity to deliver. He said this will help to realise his vision of using public assets for the public good and turning South Africa into a construction site.

“The MoU marks an important step forward in our efforts to turn South Africa into a construction site and ensure that public assets are used for the public good. By partnering with the United Kingdom, we are creating a foundation for stronger project preparation, improved delivery, and the upskilling of our public sector teams.

“This MoU shows that we are delivering on reform within the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, ensuring that every project we undertake contributes meaningfully to job creation, local economic development, and the building of modern, resilient public infrastructure. 

“Our aim is to turn previously derelict buildings into assets for communities and ensure that construction projects are delivered on time and within budget. By working with all partners, we are well on our way to building a better South Africa,” said the Minister.

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– SAnews.gov.za

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Nações Unidas (ONU) e União Africana preocupadas com escalada da violência no Sudão do Sul

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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A crise política e humanitária no Sudão do Sul atingiu níveis alarmantes, com confrontos armados em larga escala, deslocamentos em massa e violações graves de direitos humanos. O alerta foi feito, esta segunda-feira, a Comissão das Nações Unidas sobre os Direitos Humanos no Sudão do Sul.

Após uma década de esforços da União Africana, UA, e de parceiros regionais para sustentar o processo de paz, o país enfrenta um colapso político que ameaça mergulhá-lo novamente numa guerra total.

Paralisia por corrupção e impunidade
Durante a sua missão à sede da União Africana, em Addis Abeba, a Comissão denunciou o “vácuo de justiça e responsabilização” que alimenta a estagnação política, a corrupção e o conflito. O relatório mais recente da Comissão, “Saques a uma Nação: Como a corrupção desenfreada desencadeou uma crise de direitos humanos no Sudão do Sul”, descreve como a apropriação sistemática de recursos públicos e o enriquecimento ilícito das elites governamentais continuam a privar milhões de sul-sudaneses de seus direitos básicos.

O comissário Barney Afako, que liderou a missão, afirmou que “o aumento dos combates, a crise política e a corrupção desenfreada são sintomas claros de um fracasso de liderança e de consenso”. Para Afako, sem uma intervenção imediata e coordenada da região, o Sudão do Sul corre o risco de regressar a uma guerra total, com consequências humanas inimagináveis.

Justiça adiada é justiça negada
Mais de 10 anos após o início do conflito, as vítimas sul-sudanesas ainda aguardam medidas credíveis de justiça e reparação. A Comissão reiterou a urgência de estabelecer os mecanismos de justiça de transição previstos no Acordo Revitalizado de 2018, especialmente o Tribunal Híbrido para o Sudão do Sul, cujo processo continua bloqueado apesar das repetidas resoluções do Conselho de Paz e Segurança da UA.

Yasmin Sooka, presidente da Comissão, declarou que “mais do que nunca, a justiça é essencial”. Segundo ela, as promessas feitas às vítimas permanecem incumpridas, sendo fundamental o Tribunal Híbrido passar do papel à ação concreta. Para a presidente da Comissão, a “União Africana tem o dever moral e político de garantir um processo de justiça que fortaleça o Estado de direito e a coesão social no país”.

Deslocamento em massa e crise regional
Os combates renovados em 2025 provocaram a fuga de cerca de 300 mil pessoas do Sudão do Sul: para o Sudão 148 mil; para a Etiópia 50 mil; para o Uganda 50 mil; para a República Democrática do Congo 30 mil e para o Quénia 25 mil.

No total, mais de 2,5 milhões de refugiados sul-sudaneses encontram-se atualmente acolhidos na região. Internamente, 2 milhões de pessoas permanecem deslocadas, enquanto o país ainda abriga 560 mil refugiados que fogem da guerra no Sudão. As mulheres e crianças continuam a ser as mais afetadas, enfrentando riscos de violência, fome e exploração.

Proteção das crianças
A crise no Sudão vizinho também evidencia a urgência de proteger civis e garantir responsabilização. Na manhã de 11 de outubro, pelo menos 17 crianças, incluindo um recém-nascido de sete dias, foram mortas num ataque ao Centro de Deslocados de Dar al-Arqam, em Al Fasher, Darfur do Norte, segundo o Unicef. Outras 21 crianças ficaram feridas.

A diretora executiva do Unicef, Catherine Russell, classificou o ataque como “um ultraje” e “uma violação grave dos direitos das crianças”.

A cidade de Al Fasher, sitiada pelas Forças de Apoio Rápido, RSF na sigla em inglês, há mais de 500 dias, enfrenta escassez extrema de alimentos, água e assistência médica.

O Unicef continua a exigir cessação imediata das hostilidades, respeito ao direito internacional humanitário, acesso humanitário seguro e responsabilização dos autores de ataques contra civis.

ONU e União Africana devem agir agora
Com membros do Conselho de Paz e Segurança da UA e do Conselho de Segurança da ONU reunidos esta semana em Addis Abeba, a Comissão apelou a ações decisivas e coordenadas para travar a escalada da crise sul-sudanesa.

O apelo central é claro: colocar a justiça e a responsabilização no centro das deliberações, incluindo o estabelecimento imediato do Tribunal Híbrido.

Sooka afirmou que acrise que se desenrola no Sudão do Sul é resultado de “escolhas deliberadas feitas pelos seus líderes, que colocaram os próprios interesses acima dos do seu povo”.

A presidente da Comissão declarou por fim que a comunidade internacional deve agir agora para garantir que o Sudão do Sul não mergulhe novamente no caos, mas siga um caminho de paz, dignidade e justiça.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para UN News.

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President Ramaphosa extends SIU probe into NLC

Source: Government of South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed an amendment to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) proclamation, broadening the scope of the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) ongoing investigation into the affairs of the commission.

The extension has been extended to include procurement contracts and extends for a five-year investigation period. 

In a statement on Monday, the SIU said Proclamation R293 of 2025 amends the original investigation mandate (Proclamation R. 32 of 2020) in two ways.

These are: 
•    It extends the investigation’s timeframe, allowing the SIU to probe allegations of serious maladministration from the inception of the original proclamation in November 2020 up to 10 October 2025, effectively extending the investigation period by five years.
•    It adds 21 new categories of procurement and contracting to the investigation. These include a wide range of services in which it is alleged that procurement processes were flouted, and public funds were misused.

The appointment of a panel of attorneys’ firms and legal practitioners, in terms of Bid NLC/2020-05, and the appointment of a service provider for a Comprehensive Employee Wellness Programme for the Employees of the NLC, in terms of RFP/2021-15, are among the newly added matters under investigation.

The amendment is a result of the allegations the SIU received during its investigation and the investigation’s findings, which necessitated an extension of the scope and time.

The initial investigation was divided into three phases, valued at approximately R2 billion. The SIU is concluding the third phase and will proceed with civil litigation. 

In addition, the following added matters under investigation include, but are not limited to the procurement of or contracting for:
•    The extension of the appointment of Metrofile for the off-site storage of documents and delivery thereof from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021.
•    The appointment of a service provider for the Procurement of Electronic Board Pack in terms of RFP/2020-06, RFQ NLC/2019-006 and Bid NLC 2020-006.
•    The appointment of a service provider for advertorial on Back to Basics Magazine.
•    Submission for approval: deviation from the normal procurement process, Independent Media, Arena Holdings, Media 24.
•    An education and awareness broadcast campaign related to the purchase order dated 29 October 2020; and
•    accommodation and travel services rendered by Regency Apartment Hotel and Ndila Transfers.

“The SIU is now authorised to investigate whether the procurement of, or contracting for, these services was conducted in a manner that was not fair, equitable, transparent, competitive, or cost- effective, as well as contrary to applicable legislation, Treasury instructions, or the NLC’s own policies and procedures.”

The unit added that the investigation will also cover any related unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure incurred by the NLC or the State. 

In line with the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 74 of 1996 (SIU Act), the SIU will refer any evidence of criminal conduct uncovered during its investigation to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for further action.

Under the SIU Act, the SIU is also authorised to initiate a civil action in the High Court or a Special Tribunal in its name to address any wrongdoing identified during its investigation resulting from acts of corruption, fraud, or maladministration.

Beyond investigating maladministration, corruption, and fraud, the SIU is committed to identifying systemic failures and recommending measures to prevent future losses. –SAnews.gov.za 
 

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Call to use water resources for development

Source: Government of South Africa

Water resources should be used as a bridge for cooperation rather than a tool of conflict, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahloba has said.

Mahlobo who is leading South Africa’s delegation to the 8th Cairo Water Week, currently underway in Egypt, delivered a message of peace, unity, and collaboration.
 

He joined global water leaders, scientists and policymakers to explore innovative solutions for climate resilience and water sustainability, in line with the event’s theme: “Innovative Solutions for Climate Resilience and Water Sustainability.”

Speaking during the plenary session on Cooperation for Sustainable Water Management, Mahlobo emphasised an urgent need to end ongoing conflicts that threaten global and regional stability, saying water must never be used as a weapon of war, but as a source of life, peace and solidarity among nations.

“Water connects us all. It is the lifeblood of humanity and the foundation of peace. Our shared responsibility is to ensure it sustains life, not conflict,” the Deputy Minister said.

Reaffirming South Africa’s role in regional water diplomacy, he highlighted the country’s commitment to cooperative governance, guided by the National Water Act of 1998 and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Revised Protocol on Shared Watercourses, as key frameworks enabling the cooperative management of transboundary rivers, such as the Orange–Senqu and Incomati.

“South Africa stands ready to work hand in hand with every African nation to secure our shared water future. No country can thrive in isolation. Our rivers flow across borders, so must our cooperation.

“The Government of South Africa remains fully committed to deepening partnerships, strengthening basin institutions and investing in technologies that guarantee water security, peace and prosperity for all Africans. Together, we can turn every drop of water into a symbol of hope, resilience and unity,” the Deputy Minister said.

Mahlobo also highlighted the importance of inclusivity and participation in water governance, calling for the greater involvement of women, youth and local communities in decision-making processes.

“The right to water is about equity, dignity and participation. Women and youth must not only benefit from our policies, [but] they must also help shape them,” he said.

He pointed to South Africa’s initiatives such as the Women in Water Diplomacy Network under the Orange–Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM) and the Department’s Youth Strategy, which continue to lead transformative efforts that empower marginalised groups and build a new generation of water sector leaders.

Looking ahead, Mahlobo expressed optimism that Africa’s shared water resources can serve as a foundation for peace, prosperity and resilience. He urged global leaders to strengthen transboundary cooperation, invest in climate-resilient infrastructure, and expand public-private partnerships to meet the continent’s growing water demand.

“Our collective hope is that water becomes not a source of conflict, but a catalyst for unity and progress. Governments must leave no one behind. This is both a moral duty and a developmental imperative,” Mahlobo concluded.

The 8th Cairo Water Week, which began on Sunday, 12 October 2025, continues to serve as a vital platform for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue and cross-border collaboration, reaffirming South Africa’s commitment to leading an inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable water agenda for the continent and beyond. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Cabo Verde acolhe a 39.ª Reunião do Conselho de Diretores-Gerais das Alfândegas da Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CPLP)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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O Conselho de Diretores-Gerais das alfândegas da Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CPLP) iniciou, hoje, na cidade da Praia, a sua XXXIX Reunião, com o propósito de reforçar a cooperação entre os membros e encontrar soluções conjuntas para promover a integração dessa comunidade aduaneira.

A cerimónia de abertura contou com as intervenções do Secretário de Estado das Finanças, Alcindo Mota; da Diretora Nacional de Receitas do Estado, Liza Vaz; do Diretor-geral das Alfândegas, Eng. Osvaldo Rocha; do Diretor-geral Alfândegas Moçambique, Osvaldo Augusto Correia, na qualidade de Representante das delegações; do Secretário-Geral da Conferência de Diretores-gerais da CPLP, Rui Candeias Canha; do representante da Embaixadora da União Europeia em Cabo Verde, Cristobal Delgado; e do Secretário Geral da Organização Mundial das Alfândegas, Ian Saunders.

Durante a sua intervenção, o Secretário de Estado das Finanças, Alcindo Mota, destacou que a realização desta reunião em Cabo Verde traduz o reconhecimento do papel ativo que o nosso país tem desempenhado no seio da CPLP e que reafirma a aposta estratégica numa cooperação multirregional assente na confiança mútua, na partilha de boas práticas e na modernização das nossas administrações públicas.

A 39.ª Reunião do Conselho de Diretores-Gerais das Alfândegas da CPLP, que é acolhido pela Direção Nacional de Receitas do Estado (DNRE), promove o fortalecimento da cooperação multilateral, a partilha de conhecimentos e informações, visando a harmonização de procedimentos e consolidando estratégias conjuntas para o desenvolvimento aduaneiro no espaço da CPLP.

Este encontro de alto nível consubstancia, igualmente, oportunidades tanto para realização de ações de formação, como troca de experiências e sessões de trabalho sobre temáticas diversas, nomeadamente “alfândegas verdes”, “sistema harmonizado”, “sistema de auto declaração aduaneira”, “implementação da unidade de classificação, valor e origem das mercadorias” e “Convenção de Quioto Revista”.

O encontro que decorre de 13 a 16 de outubro, culminará com a Declaração Praia, documento que consolidará os compromissos assumidos e as propostas a serem encaminhadas ao Secretariado Executivo da CPLP.

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Presidente do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento junta-se ao esforço global para fazer dos jovens uma potência económica

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O presidente do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org/pt), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, juntou-se na segunda-feira aos líderes globais do Conselho Consultivo de Alto Nível sobre Emprego do Grupo Banco Mundial, defendendo o dividendo demográfico de África e o impulso ao emprego juvenil.

Convidado pelo presidente do Grupo Banco Mundial, Ajay Banga, o Dr. Ould Tah participou na reunião do Conselho realizada à margem dos Encontros Anuais do Grupo Banco Mundial e do Fundo Monetário Internacional (FMI) de 2025, na capital norte-americana. O Conselho reúne líderes de instituições financeiras internacionais, ministros e dirigentes empresariais para criar empregos através de investimentos impactantes.

Ao completar metade dos seus primeiros 100 dias no cargo, a participação do Dr. Ould Tah sublinha o forte compromisso do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento em colocar o emprego, a juventude e as oportunidades no centro da agenda de transformação de África.

“Os jovens africanos não são um fardo a gerir; são o motor do futuro do nosso continente”, afirmou o Dr. Ould Tah. “Precisamos de investir nas competências certas, formalizar a economia informal e apoiar as micro, pequenas e média empresas (MPMEs) em grande escala”.

O Conselho de Emprego deste ano centrou-se no turismo e na qualificação – dois setores em que África detém um vasto potencial inexplorado. O turismo já sustenta um em cada 20 empregos em todo o continente, com forte participação de mulheres e jovens. No entanto, mais de 80% destes trabalhadores permanecem no setor informal, sem proteção social, acesso a financiamento ou percursos profissionais. Entretanto, o desfasamento persistente entre os sistemas de educação e formação e as necessidades do mercado de trabalho continua a limitar o acesso dos jovens africanos a empregos remunerados e produtivos.

O presidente do Grupo Banco destacou o crescente portfólio de iniciativas do Banco para acelerar a criação de empregos, incluindo a sua Estratégia de Empregos para Jovens em África, que mobilizou mais de 105 mil milhões de dólares em financiamento e deverá gerar 19 milhões de empregos até ao final de 2025. O Grupo Banco também desenvolveu o Sistema de Indicadores para a Juventude, Competências e Emprego, uma nova ferramenta para acompanhar a qualidade e a inclusão do emprego em projetos financiados pelo Banco.

Também partilhou lições aprendidas com o trabalho do Banco no apoio a ecossistemas de micro, pequenas e médias empresas impulsionados pelo turismo e na implementação de programas de qualificação com prioridade digital que estão a colmatar lacunas na força de trabalho.

A participação do Dr. Ould Tah no Conselho faz parte de uma série de compromissos de alto nível durante os Encontros Anuais, incluindo discussões bilaterais com ministros, parceiros de desenvolvimento e líderes empresariais. 

Estas interações refletem as suas prioridades estratégicas dos Quatro Pontos Cardeais – mobilizar capital em escala, unificar mercados, industrializar localmente e investir em talento e tecnologia – como o plano para a transformação económica de África.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contacto para os media:
Departamento de Comunicação e Relações Externas,
media@afdb.org

Sobre o Grupo do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt

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Le président du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, Sidi Ould Tah, se joint à l’élan mondial pour transformer la jeunesse en moteur de l’économie

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le président du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org), Sidi Ould Tah, s’est joint lundi aux leaders mondiaux réunis au sein du Conseil consultatif de haut niveau sur l’emploi du Groupe de la Banque mondiale, se faisant le champion du dividende démographique de l’Afrique et de la promotion de l’emploi des jeunes.

Invité par Ajay Banga, président du Groupe de la Banque mondiale, M. Ould Tah a participé à la réunion du Conseil qui s’est tenue en marge des Assemblées annuelles 2025 du Groupe de la Banque mondiale et du Fonds monétaire international (FMI) à Washington, D.C. Le Conseil réunit des dirigeants d’institutions financières internationales, des ministres et des chefs d’entreprises afin de créer des emplois par le biais d’investissements à fort impact.

Alors qu’il se trouve presqu’à mi-parcours de ses 100 premiers jours de mandat, la participation de M. Ould Tah souligne le ferme engagement de la Banque africaine de développement à placer l’emploi, la jeunesse et les opportunités au centre du programme de transformation de l’Afrique.

« La jeunesse africaine n’est pas un fardeau à gérer ; elle est le moteur de l’avenir de notre continent, a déclaré M. Ould Tah. Nous devons investir dans les compétences adéquates, formaliser l’économie informelle et apporter un soutien massif aux MPME ».

Cette année, le Conseil de l’emploi s’est concentré sur le tourisme et la formation professionnelle, deux secteurs dans lesquels l’Afrique recèle un vaste potentiel inexploité. Le tourisme représente déjà un emploi sur 20 sur le continent, avec une forte participation des femmes et des jeunes. Cependant, plus de 80 % de ces travailleurs restent dans le secteur informel, sans protection sociale, sans accès au financement et sans perspectives de carrière. Par ailleurs, l’inadéquation persistante entre les systèmes d’éducation et de formation et les besoins du marché du travail continue de limiter l’accès des jeunes Africains à des emplois rémunérateurs et productifs. 

Le président du Groupe de la Banque a souligné le portefeuille croissant d’initiatives de la Banque visant à accélérer la création d’emplois, notamment sa Stratégie pour l’emploi des jeunes en Afrique, qui a mobilisé plus de 105 milliards de dollars de financement et devrait générer 19 millions d’emplois d’ici fin 2025. Le Groupe de la Banque a également élaboré le Système de marqueurs pour la jeunesse, l’emploi et les compétences, un nouvel outil de suivi de la qualité des emplois et de l’inclusion dans les projets financés par la Banque.

Il a également partagé les leçons tirées du travail de la Banque en matière de soutien aux écosystèmes des micro, petites et moyennes entreprises axées sur le tourisme et de déploiement de programmes de développement des compétences privilégiant le numérique, qui comblent les pénuries de main-d’œuvre. 

La participation de M. Ould Tah au Conseil s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une série d’engagements de haut niveau au cours de ces Assemblées annuelles, y compris des entretiens bilatéraux avec des ministres, des partenaires au développement et des dirigeants d’entreprise. Ces échanges reflètent les priorités stratégiques des Quatre points cardinaux — la mobilisation des capitaux à grande échelle, l’unification des marchés, l’industrialisation à l’échelle locale et l’investissement dans les talents et la technologie — qui constituent le schéma directeur de la transformation économique de l’Afrique.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contact média :
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Deputy Minister Mhlauli to co-chair 2nd District Development Model meeting in the Northern Cape

Source: President of South Africa –

Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the Northern Cape MEC for (MEC) for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Ms Limakatso Koloi, and the Executive Mayor of the Frances Baard District Municipality, Cllr Wende Marekwa, will convene the Second District Development Model (DDM) Meeting on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 at the Frances Baard District Municipality Lecture Rooms.
 
The meeting forms part of Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen coordination and alignment between the three spheres of Government to ensure integrated planning, service delivery, and accountability in line with the DDM’s “One District, One Plan” approach.

This engagement will review progress on the implementation of the District One Plan, assess catalytic projects under execution, and identify emerging challenges that require multi-sectoral intervention.

The session will also set out the roadmap towards Imbizos in the district and ensure that Government programmes respond effectively to the developmental priorities of local communities.

Details of the Meeting:
 
Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Time: 09h00 – 13h00
Venue: Frances Baard District Municipality Lecture Rooms, Northern Cape

Media enquiries: Ms Mandisa Mbele, Office of the Deputy Minister in The Presidency, on 082 580 2213 or mandisam@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
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MEC condemns killing of off-duty LEAP officer

Source: Government of South Africa

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has condemned the murder of an off-duty Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officer whose body was discovered at the weekend.

According to preliminary reports, the 26-year-old officer, Yonke Pakade and his 30-year-old female colleague were allegedly hijacked in Browns Farm on Saturday evening. 

The female officer managed to escape and alerted authorities. However, the body of her colleague was later found with stab wounds to the chest in the early hours of Sunday, 12 October 2025. The discovery was made at the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East.

“I am angered by this senseless act of violence that has claimed the life of a young officer who served our communities with dedication. The loss of any law enforcement officer is not only a personal tragedy, but also a significant setback in our ongoing fight against crime. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of officer Yonke Pakade,” said Marais on Monday.

The MEC has commended the swift response by LEAP officers, which led to the initial arrest of a 22-year-old suspect believed to be linked to the incident. 

A team consisting of the City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Systems Management Unit, along with the South African Police Service Organised Crime, LEAP and the Khayelitsha Tactical Response Team managed to arrest three more suspects linked to the incident.

“I thank all law enforcement officers for their collaborative efforts in arresting the suspects. I call on the SAPS to ensure that no effort is spared in bringing the perpetrators to justice.”

Marais has urged the public to come forward with any information that may assist the police in their investigation. 
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111, make use of the MySAPS app or call the City of Cape Town`s tipoff line on 0800 1100 77. 

All information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. – SAnews.gov.za