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Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse’s absence on the ground this week to lead the city’s emergency response to flooding, power outages and infrastructure damage has raised the ire of some in the opposition.
More than 300 people have been affected by the floods that hit Johannesburg over the weekend, which sparked 1,800 power outages in certain parts of the city.
The move comes in the face of growing public pressure and marks the first time in the school’s history that an honorary degree has been invalidated.
Australian Parliament passed the Privacy Legislation Amendment Enforcement Bill. It amends the Privacy Act, Australian Communications and Media Authority Act, and Australian Information Commissioner Act. It increases the maximum penalties for serious or repeated privacy breaches.
Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse will remain mayor for the foreseeable future after tensions between the ANC and EFF could not be resolved in time to push her out.