Moneyweb@Midday: Our Top 5 Picks for 2024 – Moneyweb

Moneyweb@Midday continued to explore several key news stories over the past year, and as we conclude 2024, here are some highlight moments from various interviews – particularly focusing on the South African visa backlog and the major political events making the news.

Herman Mashaba’s shift in perspective involved the Action SA leader reversing his prior endorsement of reinstating the death penalty in South Africa. Originally, Mashaba viewed capital punishment as a solution to the country’s alarming murder rates. However, upon consulting with experts and considering the potential disproportionate effects on marginalized communities, he acknowledged that issues within the justice system could lead to wrongful convictions.

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In the segment titled EFF Shake-up as Shivambu quits, we delved into the departure of Floyd Shivambu, the former deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who left to join former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP). This development has significantly reshaped the political landscape in South Africa and continues to exert influence.

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This segment, Zuma’s expulsion: What it means for Ramaphosa’s leadership, explored the possible ramifications of this event on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s governance and the internal dynamics of the ruling party.

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In the discussion titled Homeward bound: Why are almost 30% of SA expats returning?, we analyzed the trend of South African expatriates returning home, featuring insights from senior brand specialist Mongezi Mtati. The discussion emphasized motivations for this return migration, such as the desire for familial connections and the challenges of experiencing isolation while abroad.

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Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber provided updates on the measures being taken to address the visa backlog in the department. He announced that over 100,000 applications have been processed, successfully reducing more than 30% of the backlog, and outlined plans to enhance efficiency. This topic was highlighted in the article titled Home Affairs working at speed to reduce queues and visa backlog.

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