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Water Security in the Southern African Development Community: A Vision for a GigWater Economy
10Dec By News SANo Comments
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Water Security in the Southern African Development Community: A Vision for a GigWater Economy

By Fumene George Tsibani: Hartbeespoort Dam project (Image: By Infrastructurenews/WISA) PURPOSE: The fourth of December 2025 saw a thoughtful contribution to the public discourse on water security from Mr Ramateu Monyokolo, chairperson of the Rand Water Board. In his article “Water Security is Central: Secure Resources and Fortify Climate Change,” published in The Citizen, Mr Monyokolo underscored the pivotal role of Rand Water as a world‑class bulk water distributor operating under the Water Services Act 1997. He rightly identified the utility as a catalyst for regional water security within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This piece will expand upon his insights, weaving historical precedent, technological innovation and strategic governance ...
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REGIME CHANGE: The proliferation of fashionable political parties is nothing but a regime change plot
11Sep By News SANo Comments
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REGIME CHANGE: The proliferation of fashionable political parties is nothing but a regime change plot

By Fumene George Tsibani: Limkile magwala ndini! It is hardly surprising that the proliferation of black fashionable political parties in South Africa has become a poignant reminder of the erstwhile homeland system, rooted in the reprehensible ideology of swart gevaar. This system necessitated modernisation to maintain the status quo, ensuring the preservation of a dual economy and social Darwinism. The first becomers The Global North funders have astutely observed that many black South Africans are enamoured with the notion of being the "first" to achieve a particular milestone. This phenomenon is evident in various aspects of life, including claims of being the first black person to reside in a white suburb post-1995, the first black engineer, medical prof...
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HOME SWEET HOME: SANDF soldiers back home at last
13Jun By News SANo Comments
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HOME SWEET HOME: SANDF soldiers back home at last

By Becker Semela: Defence Minister Angie Motshekga addressing the media in Bloemfontein today (Image: Becker Semela) South African National Defence Force soldiers who were expected to return home from the Democratic Republic of Congo and land in Bloemfontein, have arrived and landed at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria, the Defence Department and Military Veterans announced tonight Earlier, Minister Angie Motshega reported that it was unclear whether the members would arrive on Friday as expected or Saturday morning due to a delayed flight from Tanzania. The soldiers were supposed to arrive at 12 midday on Friday at Bloemspruit Air Force in Bloemfontein, but the flight has been delayed. In a later statement, the department said the first group of soldiers from t...
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SOLDIERING ON: There is no expiry date for grieving
31May By News SANo Comments
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SOLDIERING ON: There is no expiry date for grieving

By Becker Semela: One of the mothers could not hold back her tears after laying wreaths at the De Brug memorial stage (Images: Becker Semela) The devastated families of South African soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty in various countries say there is no expiry date for grieving. The families attended the SANDF commemoration of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers at De Brug Military Base outside Bloemfontein on Thursday. Speaking on behalf of the grieving families, Boniwe Mobe, who also lost her husband in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during a battle on 24 January this year, said the ceremony is important for them as they are slowly healing and finding peace in their hearts. "But for others, it is still difficult to recover even...
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