The Coordination of Progressive Democratic Forces, the Forum of Democratic Forces and the Republican Party (Al-Joumhouri) said Friday they are “utterly opposed to the political system which the President of the Republic is endeavouring to put in place, notwithstanding his failure to convince Tunisians.”

These political formations said in a joint statement issued following the announcement of the preliminary results of December 24 elections they are “ready to stand firm against” what they called “a dictatorial populist project.”

They urged “all active political forces to close ranks” in a bid to create a “national democratic and social alternative.” The latter, signatories further said, ” lays the foundations for a civic State which champions national soverreignty and which constitution respects the will of citizens.”
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse – English

The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested more than 90 undocumented foreign nationals who are suspected to be illegal miners.

The police are conducting integrated operations against illegal mining, focusing on affected districts such as Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and the West Rand.

These operations continue to yield positive results, the SAPS said.

‘During the operations the police seized illegal mining tools that included, pendukas, penduka stands, generators, gas cylinders, jack hammers, steel balls, gold bearing material, a welding machine, water pump motors and two live ammunition of a rifle. Illegal mining sites were also disrupted and dismantled.

‘The law enforcement agencies will continue with these operations in the province,’ said the police in a statement.

Members of the community are urged to work together with the police in fighting crime by reporting any criminal activities to Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or anonymously give tip offs on MySapsApp.
Source: South African Government New
s Agency