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Transformative Restructuring of the Committees within the National Council of Provinces

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The transformative restructuring of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) during its inaugural meeting in 2024 consolidated Select Committees from eleven to ten and formed a Subcommittee on the Review of the Council Rules and Programming Committee of the 7th Parliament. The Select Committees act as the “engine room” for provincial matters and the Council’s overall function, while the NCOP plays a fundamental role in safeguarding provincial interests within Parliament. The restructuring aims to enhance efficiency and oversight over different government departments, propelling the NCOP towards greater efficiency and effectiveness.

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Media24’s Potential Restructuring: The Future of Print Media in South Africa

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South African media company Media24 is set to close four print publications, including Beeld, City Press, Daily Sun and Rapport, and focus on digitalonly brands. The move, which is in line with a global trend of print media struggling to stay relevant in the digital age, could result in up to 800 job losses. Media24’s Chief Executive Ishmet Davidson said the company had been impacted by falling circulation and advertising figures as well as rising fixed distribution costs.

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The Unfilled Gap in South African Football: A Tactical Mastermind

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South African football is in dire need of a tactical mastermind to lift the national team, Bafana Bafana, out of their continuous slump and lead them to triumph once more. The recent loss to Rwanda highlights the urgent need for a complete restructuring of the South African Football Association and immediate action. A leadership change, youth development, and coach replacement are necessary to revive Bafana Bafana, and taking cues from the successful strategies of South African Rugby, particularly from Rassie Erasmus, could be the way forward. The responsibility rests with those willing to take control and guide South African football back to its heyday.

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Kaizer Chiefs’ Controversial New Head Coach Appointment

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The recent appointment of Molefi Ntseki as the head coach of Kaizer Chiefs has sparked controversy among the club’s fans. While some have welcomed the change, others have expressed disappointment and frustration with the decisionmaking of the club. ## Restructuring of Coaching Department