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The Citizen
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
IRR survey: Growing number of South Africans oppose race-based laws
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has reported growing public support for its call to repeal South Africa's remaining race-based laws, following the momentum of its #WhatSACanBe campaign. Launched four months ago, the campaign promotes evidence-based policies aimed at driving economic growth and social progress. One of its key proposals is the No More Race Laws Bill. This draft legislation is designed to repeal race-based laws and end mandatory racial classification in South African law. The campaign emerges in response to the Employment Equity Amendment Act, introduced by Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth. The Act enforces race-based targets for businesses and requires individuals and companies to report on racial and gender classifications to demonstrate compliance. Makone Maja, strategic engagements manager at the IRR, criticised the legislation. 'This makes Minister Meth the perfect recipient of the No More Race Laws petition,' said Maja. 'The petition is anchored in the tenets of the No More Race Laws Bill and has so far received 12 373 signatures from ordinary South Africans who have had enough of race laws that rob the people they claim to benefit, while enabling the political elite to amass enormous wealth.' Maja argued that such laws support what the IRR describes as a system of 'fake transformation' that fails to uplift the nearly half of the population still living in poverty. According to the IRR, the Ministry of Employment and Labour has failed to deliver on job creation and continues to back legislation that undermines economic growth. The organisation noted that South Africa continues to face some of the highest unemployment rates since the dawn of democracy, particularly among the youth. 'Blame for the last 10 years of little to no growth can be laid squarely at the door of laws that favour patronage over merit and value-for-money procurement,' Maja added. 'We can no longer afford to insist that race is relevant at the expense of true development and economic growth.' The IRR intends to deliver both the draft bill and the petition signatures to Minister Meth, urging her to take the first step toward inclusive, merit-based job creation by removing race-based policies. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
South Africans call for an end to race-based laws, says IRR
South Africans call for an end to race-based laws, says IRR The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has reported growing public support for its call to repeal South Africa's remaining race-based laws, following the momentum of its #WhatSACanBe campaign. Launched four months ago, the campaign promotes evidence-based policies aimed at driving economic growth and social progress. One of its key proposals is the No More Race Laws Bill. This draft legislation is designed to repeal race-based laws and end mandatory racial classification in South African law. ALSO READ: Institute of Race Relations slams unclear expropriation law The campaign emerges in response to the Employment Equity Amendment Act, introduced by Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth. The Act enforces race-based targets for businesses and requires individuals and companies to report on racial and gender classifications to demonstrate compliance. Makone Maja, strategic engagements manager at the IRR, criticised the legislation. 'This makes Minister Meth the perfect recipient of the No More Race Laws petition,' said Maja. 'The petition is anchored in the tenets of the No More Race Laws Bill and has so far received 12 373 signatures from ordinary South Africans who have had enough of race laws that rob the people they claim to benefit, while enabling the political elite to amass enormous wealth.' Maja argued that such laws support what the IRR describes as a system of 'fake transformation' that fails to uplift the nearly half of the population still living in poverty. ALSO READ: Law enforcement agencies embark on mission to combat Gauteng crime According to the IRR, the Ministry of Employment and Labour has failed to deliver on job creation and continues to back legislation that undermines economic growth. The organisation noted that South Africa continues to face some of the highest unemployment rates since the dawn of democracy, particularly among the youth. 'Blame for the last 10 years of little to no growth can be laid squarely at the door of laws that favour patronage over merit and value-for-money procurement,' Maja added. 'We can no longer afford to insist that race is relevant at the expense of true development and economic growth.' The IRR intends to deliver both the draft bill and the petition signatures to Minister Meth, urging her to take the first step toward inclusive, merit-based job creation by removing race-based policies. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
IRR challenges racial classification laws with new draft bill and petition
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has reported growing public support for its call to repeal South Africa's remaining race-based laws, following the momentum of its #WhatSACanBe campaign. Launched four months ago, the campaign promotes evidence-based policies aimed at driving economic growth and social progress. One of its key proposals is the No More Race Laws Bill. This draft legislation is designed to repeal race-based laws and end mandatory racial classification in South African law. ALSO READ: Institute of Race Relations demands list of expropriating authorities from government The campaign emerges in response to the Employment Equity Amendment Act, introduced by Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth. The Act enforces race-based targets for businesses and requires individuals and companies to report on racial and gender classifications to demonstrate compliance. Makone Maja, strategic engagements manager at the IRR, criticised the legislation. 'This makes Minister Meth the perfect recipient of the No More Race Laws petition,' said Maja. 'The petition is anchored in the tenets of the No More Race Laws Bill and has so far received 12 373 signatures from ordinary South Africans who have had enough of race laws that rob the people they claim to benefit, while enabling the political elite to amass enormous wealth.' Maja argued that such laws support what the IRR describes as a system of 'fake transformation' that fails to uplift the nearly half of the population still living in poverty. ALSO READ: Germiston leads SA's fight against plastic waste According to the IRR, the Ministry of Employment and Labour has failed to deliver on job creation and continues to back legislation that undermines economic growth. The organisation noted that South Africa continues to face some of the highest unemployment rates since the dawn of democracy, particularly among the youth. 'Blame for the last 10 years of little to no growth can be laid squarely at the door of laws that favour patronage over merit and value-for-money procurement,' Maja added. 'We can no longer afford to insist that race is relevant at the expense of true development and economic growth.' The IRR intends to deliver both the draft bill and the petition signatures to Minister Meth, urging her to take the first step toward inclusive, merit-based job creation by removing race-based policies. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
08-07-2025
- IOL News
Jealous lover accused of throwing acid in violent love triangle dispute
A 25-year-old woman accused of dousing her romantic rival with acid is expected back in the Mokopane Regional Court later this month, as Limpopo police continue investigating the chilling case. The incident, which took place in October 2024 in Mogoto village near Zebediela, was initially reported to police as an assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. However, it has since been reclassified as attempted murder. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the attack happened at the home of the victim's boyfriend and was allegedly motivated by a romantic dispute. The victim, a 27-year-old woman, reportedly suffered severe injuries when the suspect, Ivyone Maja, threw acid on her. The case was formally reported to police in January 2025, leading to Maja's arrest on February 14. She appeared in the Zebediela Periodical Court the next day and was granted R3 000 bail. The case has since been transferred to the Mokopane Regional Court, where Maja made her first appearance on July 1. Proceedings have been postponed to July 21, for further court processes. The police investigation remains ongoing.
Newsweek
18-06-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Hysterics as Woman Is Attacked by Seagull at the Mall: 'Worst Nightmare'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An ordinary trip to the mall turned into a full-blown chase scene when a seagull set his eyes on a young woman and chased her around menacingly. In a viral TikTok video shared on Monday under the username @leah_melby, the woman can be seen sprinting through a car park, gasping as she races for her life, while a seagull hovers above her, ready to attack. After some very tense moments, she finally makes it to safety inside a store, leaving behind the angry bird. The British Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) says that there is actually no such thing as a seagull, just different types of gull, which don't necessarily all live by the sea. The most-commonly spotted gull species along beaches include herring gulls, lesser black gulls, and great black-backed gulls. Each species has distinctive features. While gulls are typically associated with coastal areas, many also reside inland for parts of the year. They are often seen in flocks in open spaces such as parks, sport grounds, farmlands, and landfill sites. Cities provide them with suitable nesting spots on rooftops, and offer a continuous supply of food, with fewer natural predators, making it a very attractive habitat for gulls. To prevent gulls from nesting on rooftops, it is recommended to take precautions during the winter, before the birds begin to settle, and to steer clear from chicks and nests. If close contact is unavoidable, then hold an umbrella open as a deterrent. Stock image: A seagull walks through a park. Stock image: A seagull walks through a park. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 5.2 million views and more than 1 million likes on the platform. One user, Maja, commented: "The search being 'seagull attacks Sweden' like? Ehh the whole country? How does it do that?" Neon said: "What the hell is wrong with white women and seagull beef." Moon The Bunny added: "Welcome to Canada, Folks. In Ontario you can befriend Seagulls so this doesn't happen, I can proudly say that growing up I made friends with a lot of seagulls, which they in turn attacked people around me." Newsweek reached out to @leah_melby for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
