PMG MONITOR – Aug/Sep 2017: Fighting Gangsterism

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     A monthly newsletter to keep communities informed about what is happening in Parliament Aug/Sep 2017

 

 

Gangs

Gangsterism in South African townships is a common occurrence. This has been attributed to poverty, inequality and unemployment. More…

 

 
 

 

 

 

Did you know?
Only 14% of the South African population are active book readers and a mere 5% of parents read to their children. More…

 

 
 

 

 

Socio Economic Rights for All

 

 

Violence in schools
In a briefing to Parliament, the Department of Basic Education highlighted that violence in schools seem to be out of control. More… 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Illegal mining
Parliament warned that unless the issue is dealt with urgently, efforts made to eradicate illegal mining operations and syndicates will hit a crisis point. More…

 

 

Train services
When briefing lawmakers, PRASA admitted that customer dissatisfaction led to vandalism as a way of expressing dissatisfaction. More…

 

Legislative Developments

ICC Africa

 

 

President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Financial Sector Regulation Act 2017More…

 
 

 

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Poverty trends. More…

 
 

 

 

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