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 17
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 7
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 10
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 5
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 23
insert_link South Africa Outrage as Eskom Fails to End Load-Shedding, Despite Stabilization Claims The South African Federation of Trade Unions expresses outrage as Eskom management and the government struggle to halt load-shedding, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's assurances of stabilizing the energy supply. Over the weekend, Eskom implemented stage six load-shedding after losing nine generating units, totaling 4,400 megawatts. Saftu's spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, voices concern over the ANC's attempts to rationalize poor Eskom management, emphasizing the need for effective solutions to address the ongoing […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Widespread Search Underway for Escaped Offender from Mamelodi Regional Hospital The South African Department of Correctional Services, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, initiates a large-scale search operation for Clatta Gumbo, an offender who escaped from Mamelodi Regional Hospital in Pretoria. Admitted in August 2018, Gumbo is serving a life sentence for rape, kidnapping, and assault at Baviaanspoort Correctional Centre in Tshwane. The department's spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo, confirms the ongoing efforts to locate and apprehend the escaped offender. todayFebruary 13, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa Declares Dispute Over Wage Deadlock with Bus Employers in South Africa The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa declares a dispute against employers at the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council due to a wage deadlock. Bus companies like Putco, Bojanala’ Algoa, and Great North Transport are involved. Numsa's demands include a ten-percent wage increase across the board and mandatory healthcare coverage for all workers in the industry. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Numsa’s spokesperson, highlights the key demands as the union seeks […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 28