Assembly passes law that would ban officials who support international sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years. Source: Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions
Police arrested 21 protesters after they unfurled a banner in the middle of the parade route to protest the war in Gaza. Source: Rain and protest dampen Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York
Gauteng Health defies Auditor-General’s findings on irregular CEO appointments … Gauteng roads budget cut by R297 million, leaving 149 robots unfixed … Read more: Tshwane Waste MMC refuses to disavow land grabs – Gauteng
The worst performer was the Free State (0%), with only Gauteng and Western Cape coming anywhere close to compliance or partial compliance. Read more: SA municipal dumps a royal mess, despite threats of court action – Daily Maverick
A 74-year-old man Free State man, Diphapang Mosia, was found dead in Makeneng Village, Qwaqwa after he was reported missing by his family. Read more: Free State pensioner who went missing after giving people a lift found dead – IOL
The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service has researched and formulated a new strategy to be implemented this year, as part of summer … Read more: Cape Town ups the ante in firefighting equipment – YouTube
Giovanni’s Deliworld, a staple institution in Cape Town’s culinary scene, has been sold to the Sole family, renowned owners of the Alphen … Read more: Renowned Cape Town deli Giovanni’s to change ownership
Pause in hostilities renews a push to end Israel’s war in Gaza. Source: Could the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal be a step towards regional peace?
Israeli military says it fired on people in southern Lebanon who were violating the Hezbollah ceasefire agreement. Source: On second day of truce, Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of violations