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The Police Spokesperson in the Free State, Stephen Thakeng, stated that the residents of Mmamahabane have barricaded several roads with burning tyres and stones and are reportedly disrupting business activities in Ventersburg. Thakeng stated that the residents have demanded to be addressed by the MEC of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA). Currently, the N1 and R70 Roads are open to traffic, and Police are on the scene and monitoring the situation.
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Protest reported on Rhokana Street in Selcourt, Springs. Community members have barricaded the intersection of M63/ Tonk Meter Road and Rhokana Street with rocks and debris. The reason for the protest remains unknown at this stage. However, previous demonstrations have been due to poor service delivery issues. Motorists are advised to avoid the route and use an alternative. Police have been dispatched to the scene.
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Protest reported in the vicinity of Mutoti, in Thohoyandou. Community members are protesting due to service delivery issues related to water outages. The community has barricaded the road between Dumasi and Mavambe with debris. Police are on the scene and monitoring the situation. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route.
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The Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, is expected to attend the International Meeting of High-level officials responsible for Security Matters in Russia, which is being held from Tuesday, 23 May 2023 to Thursday, 25 May 2023. During the annual meeting, discussions will focus on the international security situation, including global food security. Furthermore, Minister Ntshavheni will engage with relevant authorities on the initiatives announced by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of the African Leaders’ Peace Mission to Russia and Ukraine. This follows after the Minister deployed a delegated team of high-level officials to Ukraine in preparation for the peace initiative mission.
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Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, is expected to attend the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) at the Palace of Nations, located in Geneva, Switzerland. The Assembly, attended by delegations from all the World Health Organisation (WHO) 194 Member States, is being held from 21 May 2023 until 30 May 2023, under the theme, Saving lives, driving health for all. Discussions will focus on the goals of WHO, including the program budget for the next two years, key decisions about the organisation’s sustainable financing, and strategies to improve WHO’s processes and accountability. Delegates will also deliberate about the critical role that the WHO has in the Global Health Emergency Architecture and discuss the effectiveness and efficiency of the WHO in providing better support to countries. In addition, Phaahla is expected to use the opportunity to hold bilateral engagements with other global leaders, including a bilateral meeting with the United States Secretary on Health, Xavier Becerra.
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Protest reported in the vicinity of Butterworth. The community of Butterworth have embarked on a shutdown against the failed service delivery by the uMnquma Local Municipality. The affected areas will include in and around uMnquma. Motorists are advised to avoid all affected areas, including Umtata Street. Police are aware of the situation and monitoring the situation.
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The Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, is scheduled to update the nation today, 22 May 2023, at 10H00, on the issuing of an identity document (ID) to Thabo Bester, a convicted murderer who escaped the Mangaung Correctional Centre in May 2022. Motsoaledi will brief the media on the issuing of an ID to Bester, a South African (SA) passport that is going to be revoked, the urgent court application by accused Nandipa Magudumana against the state and other matters. Magudumana has launched an urgent application to declare her arrest and abduction unlawful.
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