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Oil Meets Climate Action: The COP28 unfolds in Dubai, the oil-rich gem of the UAE. We delve into the intriguing juxtaposition of a city fueled by oil hosting a summit focused on environmental preservation and the controversy surrounding CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co one of the world's largest oil manufacturing company, Sultan al-Jaber appointed the president of COP28, his dual role sparks debates about the alignment of interests in climate leadership. #COP28 #DubaiClimateAction #OilandClimate #ClimateChange

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana issues a stark warning about South Africa's financial outlook, emphasizing the urgent need for significant spending cuts, The Reserve Bank also signals an impending cash shortfall. Without intervention, state cash reserves could be depleted by the end of March 2024 if the government doesn't freeze new public service jobs, stop infrastructure procurement contracts, and limit public servant salary increases amongst other things. #budget #finance #government #politics #SouthAfrica #debt #budget #finance #government #politics #SouthAfrica #debt

South Africa is set to host the 2023 United States of America's African Growth Opportunity Forum (AGOA) against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Israeli government's aggressive stance towards Palestine, bolstered by explicit support from President Biden and the American administration, has ignited discussions on South Africa's position regarding the conflict. #USA #Palestine #Gaza #AGOA #Biden #Africa #SouthAfrica #Israel #trade #diplomacy

Israeli-Palestine War: The Last 24 Hours in Review, Four Days In As the Israeli-Palestine war enters its fourth day, the past 24 hours have seen a series of significant events shaping the trajectory of the conflict. Here is a detailed breakdown of the latest developments #Palestine #News #Politics #Government

In a sweeping move to curb illegal immigration, the Pakistani government has ramped up efforts to identify and deport illegal Afghan migrants residing in the country. With estimates soaring past 1.7 million, this crackdown signals a significant shift in immigration policy, prompting concerns over the fate of these vulnerable individuals and families. #PakAfghanRelations #refugees #deportation #AfghanistanandPakistan #CrossBorderCooperation

The latest Global Organised Crime Index ranked South Africa as the 7th most crime prevalent country in the world and 3rd in Africa, the study also found that S.A is home to various international criminal syndicates and mafia networks. #crime #southafrica #SafetyInSA #SAViolence #SAJustice #CrimeSA

The naming of the first Saudi ambassador to Palestine coincides with speculations that Saudi Arabia is considering formal diplomatic ties with Israel a move possibly influenced by US pressure, should this move be appreciated or taken with a pinch of salt? #SaudiPalestineDiplomacy #IsraelSaudiRelations #Palestine #Israel

A display of solidarity and backing for the Palestinian people and their cause, the South African Department of Home Affairs has declared visa-free access for Palestinians desiring to visit our nation. #SolidarityWithPalestine #JusticeForPalestine

Robertsham is in the grip of a water crisis! Residents are left high and dry as water cuts persist, with NO clear answers from the authorities! #watercrisis #robertsham #watercuts #randwater #joburgwater#coj

South African car builder and founder of Chicanos Customs Tariq "chip" Moosa recently built a BMW E9 dubbed "Nkabi" Zulu for Hitman that beat 600 of the best custom-built cars in Europe's premium automotive event "2023 Gravity Car Show" A historic triumph for both the business and South African car enthusiasts. We caught up with the owner Tariq Moosa to discuss this remarkable feat. #BMW #customcars #stunting #chicanoscustoms #cars

The South African Department of Health has proposed a ban on the Hijab for Muslim nurses, according to the department the ban is an attempt at standardizing the appearance of nurses across the country. #hijabban #muslimsinSA #HeadscarfBan #HijabDiscrimination

According to government sources and various reports the South African government is looking to increase VAT in the country by 1% to help sustain the provision of the R350 social relief of distress grants, this will have a negative impact on consumers as the prices of essential goods will substantially increase further exacerbating an already high cost of living. #VAT #R350 #costofliving #tax #economy

According to a report by Content Analyst Accountant, Melisa Murialdo of Quotes Advisor, South Africa remains the most economically unequal country globally. The World Bank's troubling finding states that the wealthiest 10% of South Africans have a significant hold on 80.6% of the nation's financial resources. #SAInequality #EconomicDisparitySA #SouthAfricaWealthGap

The city of Marrakech in Morocco has been left reeling after a devastating earthquake claimed 3000 lives to date. Thousands more find themselves in the grim aftermath, grappling with injuries and homelessness, painting a stark picture of the scale of devastation. #MarrakechQuakeTragedy #MoroccoEarthquake #MoroccoEarthquakeUpdates

A tragic fire in Johannesburg's city center has claimed the lives of over 70 individuals, highlighting the dire condition of numerous hijacked buildings in the area, which are considered uninhabitable. #JohannesburgFire #HijackedBuilding #SouthAfricaTragedy #BuildingBlaze #JohannesburgTragedy #FireEmergency #SafetyConcerns

South Africa remains an attractive destination, for both domestic and international travelers. This comes after Statistics South Africa released its official international arrival figures for January to July 2023. International tourist arrivals from January to July 2023 totalled 4.8 million people. #SATourism #SouthAfrica #Tourism #SouthAfricaTourism #TourismIntoSouthAfrica #UAE #UnitedArabEmirates

South Africans emerged as the most avid internet users, spending a staggering average of at least 9.5 hours online per day in 2022. This figure surpassed the global average by a notable three hours, as reported by Atlas VPN. The study delved into internet usage patterns across 46 countries among individuals aged between 16 and 64. #InternetUsage #Technology #SouthAfrica #Africa #Connectivity #SocialMedia