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Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says various departments are “working on alternative measures” to replace regulations related to the National State of Disaster which could be presented to the National Coronavirus Council (NCCC) as early as next week.

South Africa has been under lockdown for at least 700 days after the National State of Disaster was declared in March 2020.

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The Desmond and Leah Foundation has condemned what it calls acts of war by Russia amid its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

The foundation has urged parties to engage in dialogue and avoid bloodshed.

“Putin’s actions hark back to the colonialism and imperialism of the last centuries,” the foundation said in a statement on Thursday.

“The right of national self-determination is sacrosanct. As a result of these actions there will be lives lost, futures shattered, and families torn apart.

“The Foundation is deeply outraged that this act of aggression from Russia is having on the cost of human life. Images showed scores of residents desperately fleeing major cities in the search of safety. 

“We call on the South African government to join Ghana and Kenya in condemning Russia’s act of war. This is no time to sit on the fence. The act of war and violence needs to be condemned in the strongest possible terms.”

The foundation has also called on BRICS nations and African Union to impose harsh sanctions on Putin’s regime.

“We further call on the African Union, BRICS economic block, and all other countries to consider the strongest possible sanctions on Putin’s regime, so that Russia will feel the full brunt of their violent action.

“Putin’s act of aggression severely undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty and is a devastating blow to world peace, a breach of international law and a violation of human rights.”

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The UCB launches a series of “Bible Biogs in 30 minutes”, focusing on different parts of the Bible.

Their recent episode focuses on Jonah. It says: “When we think of Jonah, we often think of a battle with a fish! But what of his greater roles? Both as a historical figure and a prophet? Join David and Mike as they consider the story of Jonah and the value of second chances…”

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https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21332/292667

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The South African government has expressed concern about the ongoing tensions at the Ukraine and Russia border, as the situation – if allowed to further deteriorate – could have regional and global ramifications. 

“All parties have much to gain from a negotiated outcome and much to lose from an unnecessary and violent conflict,” the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, said on Wednesday.

South Africa has urged all parties to devote increased efforts to diplomacy and to find a solution that will help de-escalate tensions and avert armed conflict.

South Africa further called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to play a central role in the search for peace.

“The UNSC is the body given the mandate for maintenance of international peace and security, and it must exercise its role fully.

“As South Africa, we believe all the issues of concern to any of the parties must be addressed in inclusive talks led by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Security Council,” Pandor said.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation said the world does not need another war, as “that will result in death and destruction,”  hence the call for enhanced diplomacy.

Meanwhile, news reports are that Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “military operation” in the Ukraine in a televised statement on Thursday. – SAnews.gov.za

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WCC director for the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs Peter Prove expressed appreciation for the progress made in implementing the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan signed in September 2018.

“However,” Prove noted, “this progress has been limited to the formation of the unity government, establishment of institutions, allocation of states and responsibility in sharing of power among the protagonists.”

He called attention to the fact that millions of South Sudanese continue to live in deplorable conditions—both inside and outside the borders of the country—and the steps taken towards implementation of the peace agreement have not yet addressed their urgent needs.

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The South African Government is concerned about the ongoing tensions in the Ukraine and Russia border, a situation if allowed to further deteriorate, could have regional and global ramifications.SA urges all parties to devote increased efforts to diplomacy and to find a solution that will help de-escalate tensions and avert armed conflict.

Commenting on the situation, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor said: “All parties have much to gain from a negotiated outcome and much to lose from an unnecessary and violent conflict.”

South Africa further calls on the UN Security Council to play a central role in the search for peace.“The UNSC is the body given the mandate for maintenance of international peace and security and it must exercise its role fully. As South Africa, we believe all the issues of concern to any of the parties must be addressed in inclusive talks led by the UNSG.” Minister Pandor said.

The world does not need another war as that will result in death and destruction, hence our call for enhanced diplomacy.

Disclaimer: Bible Media News (BMN)* is an independent faith-based media organization. Please note that all press releases and statements published by BMN do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Bible Media.

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