South Africa remains the most unequal country in the world with the two richest South Africans (Johann Rupert and Nicky Oppenheimer, according to Forbes) having wealth equal to the poorest 50 percent (i.e. 26.5-million people) of the country, according to an Oxfam global inequality report.

Click here to read “Even it Up”, Oxfam’s report on extreme inequality or here to read another Oxfam report on inequality entitled “Working for the Few”.

Some of the claims made by Oxfam (in addition to those already mentioned):

• Only 360 of highest earners in South Africa pay their fair share of taxes.

• Inequality in South Africa is worse today than at the end of Apartheid.

• R350-billion flows out of South Africa illegally through corporations.

• Land reform is increasing inequality and about 35 000 farmers create 80 percent of all produce. A few large corporations have a massive influence.

• Unemployment is biggest driver of poverty in South Africa. Poverty is most severe amongst the elderly, young adults and children.

• One in four South Africans right now are hungry with nothing to eat.

Oxfam is an international confederation working 94 countries worldwide to find solutions to poverty and what it considers as injustice around the world.
Courtesy: Cape Talk

BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) condemned violence that occurred at some voting stations across the country as well as the torching of two houses in Masakona village outside Vuwani in Limpopo on Sunday.

SANCO National spokesperson, Jabu Mahlangu said: “Violent protests during voter registration and on election days denies eligible voters the right to exercise their constititonal right to vote for parties and or candidates of their own choice.”

Mahlangu said that such actions were  violation of the electoral law which should be enforced with serious repercussions for those responsible for senseless violence and lawlessness.

“Denying people their right to vote is a myopic strategy that in the long run impacts on service delivery and community development.The election campaign phase is a mandating period and not one during which grievances are resolved,” he said. 

He appealed to the minister of cooperative governance and traditional affairs, Desmond Van Rooyen to take the disruptions into account before issuing a proclamation that will close the voters rolls.

“The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) should be given space to devise a focused strategy to reach out to eligible voters who were affected before they are closed out,” said Mahlangu. 
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PITSO Mosimane says that he’s willing to help embattled Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba, if the process is done through right channels.

Mosimane’s nam

He was mentioned in the South African Football Association’s Technical Advisory Board (Tab) that is lined-up to assist Mashaba, who is going through a difficult period as the senior national team’s head coach.

Bafana are almost out of the 2017 Afcon Qualifiers and have accumulated a mere 3 points out of a possible 12.

They’re left with two matches and will be hoping for a miracle to overtake both Cameroon and Mauritania, who are number one and two in the group standings.

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IS THERE a book that alerts women about tell-tale signs of abuse? A lot of women out there are clueless about this subject!

Orlando Pirates exacted revenge on Free State Stars with a 1-0 win in an Absa Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium yesterday. 

Victory moves the Buccaneers up to sixth on the log standings, Stars remain eighth.  Pirates have been devastating in attack of late and after nine minutes they were a goal up. Free-scoring Tendai Ndoro continuing were he left off last week -Makola with a neat flick to play in his teammate who made no mistake – firing past Johnny Mathole.

The Buccaneers dominated the first-half with the woodwork coming to Ea Lla Koto’s rescue on two occasions.

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The Pikitup strike is over, the CCMA, Pikitup and the City of Joburg confirmed on today.

“#Pikitup is over; workers return to work immediately.  Thank you, dear resident, for your patience during the strike” the municipality said in a tweet on Sunday afternoon.

Meanwhile, the commission for conciliation, mediation and arbitration said in a statement that it had successfully facilitated a settlement agreement.

CCMA Director Cameron Sello Morajane said that the agreement came after parties reconvened from Friday onwards.

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FADED kwaito star Mandoza’s battle with cancer is bearing fruits.

Sunday Sun has been told the Nkalakathahitmaker was back in hospital for an operation.

Sources close to the star said Mandoza is allegedly fighting cancer.

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