The Electoral Commission launches the 2024 National and Provincial Elections programme, with a registration weekend on 18 and 19 November 2023 and an election expected between May and mid-August 2024. [...]
The liquor industry contributes about 3% of GDP while alcohol harm costs the country 10–12%. SAMNET calls for stronger legislation, enforcement and harm reduction — and commends Sinalo Jafta for speaking publicly about her recovery. [...]
Census 2022 counts roughly 930 000 Muslims in South Africa, about 1.6% of the population — the first national count of religion in more than two decades. [...]