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Daily news update: Joburg mayor resigns | Unemployment increases again | SA Olympians back home
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News today includes Kabelo Gwamanda resigned as Johannesburg mayor shortly before 10am on 13 August after 18 months at the helm.
Meanwhile, the official unemployment rate in South Africa increased again in the second quarter by 0.6% to 33.5%.
Furthermore, she is no longer a competitive swimmer, but Tatjana Smith insists she’s not done with swimming, and she wants to ensure the next generation of South African stars are able to follow an easier path than she had to take to reach the top.
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New Johannesburg mayor to be elected on Friday
Speaker of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) council Margaret Arnolds has set a date to elect a new mayor.
Kabelo Gwamanda resigned as Johannesburg mayor shortly before 10am on 13 August after 18 months at the helm.
The decision comes as a result of political reshuffling in the wake of the 29 May elections and subsequent negotiations at national and provincial level.
CONTINUE READING: New Johannesburg mayor to be elected on Friday
Ten toddlers among 41 undocumented foreign nationals arrested
Ten toddlers are among 41 foreigners who have been remanded in custody in connection with a scandal involving undocumented migrants entering South Africa illegally.
The group which includes 15 men, 16 women, and 10 toddlers made a brief appearance in the Barberton Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Mpumalanga Hawks spokesperson Captain Dineo Sekgotodi said the 15 men were remanded in custody until 20 August 2024 for legal representation. The women together with the toddlers were also remanded in custody and their case was postponed to Tuesday, 13 August 2024, for age determination and legal representation.
CONTINUE READING: Ten toddlers among 41 undocumented foreign nationals arrested
Unemployment increases again in second quarter
The official unemployment rate in South Africa increased again in the second quarter by 0.6% to 33.5%.
Statistics SA (StatsSA) released the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the second quarter on Tuesday.
There was a decrease of 92 000 in the number of employed people during the period to 16.7 million. While there was an increase of 158 000 in the number of unemployed to 8.4 million compared to the first quarter, resulting in an increase of 66 000 (0.3%) in the labour force.
CONTINUE READING: Unemployment increases again in second quarter
Body of missing matric pupil Reza Saloojee found at Vaal Dam
Missing Greenside High School matric pupil Reza Saloojee has been found dead.
Gauteng police spokesperson Noxolo Kweza confirmed to The Citizen that the 18-year-old’s body was found on Tuesday.
It is understood Saloojee was found about 100 metres from the spot where he was presumed to have drowned.
CONTINUE READING: Body of missing matric pupil Reza Saloojee found at Vaal Dam [VIDEO]
Tatjana Smith wants younger swimmers to get more support
She is no longer a competitive swimmer, but Tatjana Smith insists she’s not done with swimming, and she wants to ensure the next generation of South African stars are able to follow an easier path than she had to take to reach the top.
After returning home on Tuesday from the Olympic Games in Paris, where she led the national team’s six-medal haul with gold and silver in breaststroke events, Smith confirmed she had retired from competing in the pool.
However, as the country’s most decorated Olympian, with four career medals, she felt she could continue to play an important role outside the pool.
CONTINUE READING: Tatjana Smith wants younger swimmers to get more support
In other news today:
- Calls between Kelly Khumalo and Senzo Meyiwa murder accused obtained lawfully, says defence
- Police acted correctly on Deveney Nel crime scene, minister says
- WATCH: Memorial service for veteran actress Connie Chiume
- Expect good news for SA petrol prices in September
- Interpol red notice, expired visa – State details how Magashule’s former PA ‘evaded’ authorities
Yesterday’s News recap
READ HERE: Pupil found dead in storeroom | Enyobeni tavern tragedy case | Magashule’s former PA in court
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