South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 17 November 2023 Photos: Stock/Canva/GiftoftheGivers/Facebook
In the latest news in South Africa on Friday, 17 November 2023, the Gift of the Givers’ office head and his brother were killed in Gaza.
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 17 November 2023 Photos: Stock/Canva/GiftoftheGivers/Facebook
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Friday, 17 November 2023.
The Gift of the Givers’ office head, Ahmed Abbasi, and his brother were killed in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Here is the latest.
President Ramaphosa announced South Africa’s formal complaint against Israel at the ICC during his Qatar visit.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has received some backlash for seemingly changing his stance on alcohol use after partnering with Heineken.
Eskom announced a 9-hour power outage in specific Johannesburg areas, prompting residents to prepare for an extended period without power.
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The Gift of the Givers confirmed that the organisation’s office head in Gaza, Ahmed Abbasi, and his brother were killed on Thursday morning in the ongoing conflict.
Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, the Gift of the Givers Founder, said in a statement Abbasi and his brother were killed while returning from morning prayer.
President Cyril Ramaphosa declared South Africa’s participation in a coalition, filing a formal complaint with the International Criminal Court against the Israel government. During his visit to Qatar, commemorated 30 years of diplomatic ties.
Regarding the Gaza conflict, initiated by Hamas attacks on 7 October, Ramaphosa criticised ongoing operations, especially the targeting of hospitals.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has faced backlash over the provincial government’s partnership with the famous alcohol brand Heineken.
On Wednesday, 15 November, Lesufi took to X (previously known as Twitter) to celebrate the partnership, which will see the creation of “taverns of the future”.
Eskom has issued a notification to the residents of Orange Farm regarding an upcoming electricity supply interruption.
This temporary disruption is scheduled for Friday, 17 November 2023, from 9:00 to 18:00 and will impact customers in Drieziek Extension 4, as well as Orange Farm Extensions 2 and 7B.
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