insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance in South Africa Raises Concerns Over State-Owned Enterprises’ Financial Woes The DA in South Africa expresses distress over the financial challenges faced by state-owned enterprises following the National Treasury's release of the third-quarter government expenditure report. Eskom, set for a substantial bailout, reports a significant loss, while municipal debt rises sharply. Troubled entities include the Land Bank, South African Airways, Transnet, and Denel. The DA warns against the ANC's bailout strategy, citing potential threats to fiscal sustainability, essential services, and […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa SA’s African Christian Democratic Party leader Kenneth Meshoe believes government efforts won’t resolve the Gaza conflict The African Christian Democratic Party leader Kenneth Meshoe believes government efforts won't resolve the Gaza war and suggests influencing Hamas to release hostages as a solution. He calls on the international community to demand the destruction of tunnels by Hamas and acknowledge Israel's right to exist. Meshoe issues a warning citing Biblical quotes. todayFebruary 15, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa Afghanistan bat first in third ODI against Sri Lanka Afghanistan opted to bat first in the third and final one-day international against Sri Lanka at Pallekele on Wednesday, with the hosts holding an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Sri Lanka secured a comfortable 42-run win over Afghanistan in the first ODI, and a convincing 155-run win in the second. Sri Lanka rested spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana and brought in off-spinner Akila Dananjaya and all-rounder Dunith Wellalage. Dananjaya […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa ActionSA in Ekurhuleni has submitted a motion of no confidence against mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana ActionSA in Ekurhuleni has submitted a motion of no confidence against mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana, and his team of mayoral committee members. Leader of the party’s caucus in the metro, Siyanda Makhubo, says since Ngodwana’s election, with the help of the ANC, EFF and seven minority parties, service delivery and the city’s financial standing has deteriorated. He says the motion of no confidence is in a bid to save Ekurhuleni from […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa A constitutional law expert says the ANC’s cadre deployment policy is only the tip of the iceberg The SA Constitutional Court’s decision to reject the ANC’s bid to overturn an order for it to hand over all records of its cadre deployment committee is a victory for transparency. This is according to Constitutional law scholar, Pierre de Vos. In a piece for the Daily Maverick, he says the ANC’s formal cadre deployment policy is only the tip of the iceberg. De Vos says cadre deployment has become […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 6
insert_link Environment 17 million South Africans live on communal land – new study of a rural valley offers insights on how to manage it Tyhume Valley in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Wonga Masiza, Author provided Wonga Masiza, Agricultural Research Council The Tyhume River, flowing from the forested Amathole Mountains in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, gives its name to a valley of 20 villages on communal land. Much of the land is being used to keep livestock, as crop production has declined over the years. This land is under the custodianship of traditional leaders. […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Freedom Front Plus Raises Concerns Over Underspending in South African Province The in South Africa raises concerns over a decade of underspending in the province, resulting in the return of over 1.3 billion rand to the national government. The party highlights missed opportunities to build houses, public schools, and state hospitals with the unutilized funds. Spokesperson Armand Cloete points out the revelation by MEC for Finance, Gadija Brown, regarding the underspending of conditional allocations received from the national level, following the […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa ANC Gauteng Chair Warns of Dire Consequences If Party Loses Elections Panyaza Lesufi, the ANC's chairperson in Gauteng, warns of dire consequences if the party loses the upcoming elections, considering it the end of the national democratic revolution. Lesufi expresses confidence in the ANC's victory and emphasizes the party's ability to win without factional partners. The importance of retaining power in the province is underscored by Lesufi during the provincial executive committee’s Lekgotla in Boksburg. todayFebruary 14, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa South Africa pursues further legal action to stop Israel South Africa is pursuing further legal action on its genocide case against Israel if it continues its deadly attacks in Gaza. Department of International Relations and Cooperation Director-General Zane Dangor says they are writing to the ICJ to "consider additional provisional measures on Israel". Meanwhile, the United Nations has called for restraint in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city following reports of airstrikes in the area. Rafah is currently home to some […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 19
