Legal Challenges Hamper Fort Hare University Investigation

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is currently investigating allegations of maladministration within Fort Hare University, South Africa. However, legal challenges have arisen that impact the SIU’s ability to carry out its investigation, particularly because the allegations involve Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane.

Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu Leads Youth Month Outreach Programme in De Doorns

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Ms. Makhotso Sotyu, is spearheading a Youth Month Outreach Programme in De Doorns, Western Cape, to promote environmental awareness and encourage ecofriendly practices among the younger generation. The event, which is happening on June 22, 2023, is themed “Accelerating Collaborations and Opportunities to Improve the Lives of the Youth.”

As South Africa celebrates Youth Month in memory of June 16, it is important to reflect on the Employment Equity Act’s legacy and effectiveness in promoting economic inclusion. Passed in 1998, the EEA aimed to provide equal employment opportunities, especially for the previously disadvantaged due to race, gender, or disability, as a transformative legislation to address the apartheid legacy.

Despite the establishment of monitoring and reporting mechanisms for employment equity, the EEA’s impact has not achieved its intended goals after 25 years. The representation of previously disadvantaged individuals in senior management positions and specific industries remains inadequate, and corporate South Africa reflects the economically privileged population rather than the economically active one.

A New Chapter for the Commission for Gender Equality

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has been a guiding force in promoting gender equality and addressing genderbased discrimination and inequality issues in South Africa and beyond. Recently, the organization underwent a significant leadership change as its Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Phelisa Nkomo, mutually agreed to part ways with the organization on June 19, 2023.

Cape Town’s District Six to Welcome New Homeless Adult Shelter

District Six, a historic neighborhood in Cape Town, is set to welcome a new homeless adult shelter called the Hope Exchange Shelter. The proposed facility aims to provide refuge for individuals living on the streets. The public consultation process is currently underway until July 14, allowing residents and concerned parties to share their thoughts on the initiative.

Frantic Search for Missing Submersible Exploring Titanic Wreckage

A frantic search is currently underway in the North Atlantic for a missing submersible that was scheduled to take passengers on a unique visit to the Titanic wreckage. Concerns for the safety of the five people on board are increasing as time passes, given that the vessel only has a limited oxygen supply of 96 hours. Each passenger paid a hefty sum of $250,000 for the opportunity to explore the underwater remains of the illfated Titanic.

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