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Retired Major-General  Ashton Sibango says while the deployment of the SANDF following the unrest action last week should be welcomed, there are some concerning issues that should be taken note of. South Africans have and continue to rightfully applaud the deployment of the military in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS) seemingly overwhelmed by the recent acts of public unrest and violence, which President Cyril Ramaphosa described as "failed insurrection due to lack of popular...

South Africa’s tipping point: How the intelligence community failed the country Jane Duncan In failing to anticipate the riotous looting and act against the leaders, the intelligence community could be responsible for one of the most egregious failures imaginable. The people who are using taxpayers’ money to protect national security will have become the single biggest threat to national security. People are paying the price with their livelihoods and lives. © Copyright (c...

Marco Longari/AFP While governments own Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster has scrambled to get to grips with waves of violence throughout the country, private security companies tasked with protecting commercial and residential properties say they are also under extreme pressure. Acts of violence including the destruction of property and the looting of stores have been gaining momentum over the weekend after former president Jacob Zuma was placed under arres...

PHOTO: Ntwaagae Seleka/News24 While the decision to deploy the military to Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal is correct, it is unclear why President Cyril Ramaphosa took so long to act, writes Makhosi Khoza. The not so presidential Cyril Ramaphosa has finally deployed the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to help restore law and order in the face of ongoing violence and damage to public and private property that has gripped Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN), and now, Gauteng. One supposes it is better l...

New cabinet appointments won’t rock the boat, as long as people’s health, economy under control 09 Jul 2021 / 10:20 H. Pix for representational purpose only. KUALA LUMPUR: With new cabinet appointments, the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government looks totally committed to bringing the Covid-19 pandemic under control while ensuring the economy forges ahead despite hiccups and fragilities of the global economy, Juwai IQI chief economist Shan Saeed said. He said Malaysian exports and trade n...

08 Jul 2021 / 07:40 H. KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties and those in the PN government have expressed full support for the appointment of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pix) as Deputy Prime Minister, saying it can strengthen the administration. The leaders said the Defence Minister could use his vast experience in the Cabinet and party to stabilise and strengthen the government, especially at a time when the country is grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic. PAS secretary...

07 Jul 2021 / 07:20 H. BUTTERWORTH: Certain sectors of business and services in Penang allowed to resume operations after the state transitioned to Phase Two of the movement control under the National Recovery Plan (PPN) tomorrow were relieved and grateful to be able to do so. Their eagerness is unsurprising as they have not been able to operate since the movement control was implemented to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hasani Books & Stationery Malaysia manager Nor Mohd Faizal Abd...

The Straits Times Penang joining five other Malaysian states in Phase 2 of exit plan Under Phase 2, hair salons in six Malaysian states can resume operations. Shops selling stationery and electronics, as well as carwash services can also operate again. Non-contact individual recreation and sport can resume. However, inter-district and inter-state travel and dining-in remain banned.PHOTO: BERNAMA Ram Anand‍ Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur PublishedJul 6, 2021, 5:00 am SGT https://str.sg...

The Straits Times The JKJAV said 7.8 per cent of the total population had received double doses.PHOTO: REUTERS Published5 hours ago https://str.sg/3oCd They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read this article in full Sign up All done! This article is now fully available for you Read now Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for the first 3 months. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for th...

KUALA LUMPUR (July 5): Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher as market sentiment may be improving as five states in the country are moving into Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). At 9.05am, the benchmark FBM KLCI had risen 0.24 of a point to 1,533.59 from last Friday’s close at 1,533.35.  The market bellwether opened 0.69 of a point higher at 1,534.04. On the broader market, gainers led losers 192 to 169, while 299 counters were unchanged, 1,513 untraded and nine ot...