ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the ruling party exist to serve South Africans

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the ruling party exist to serve South Africans and remains the party of choice. He addressed the cake-cutting ceremony at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga yesterday, as the ANC celebrated its 112th anniversary. Ramaphosa says the formation of the ruling party was also to unite people in the country and it has led to the process of ending apartheid.

January 9, 2024 6

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SA’s proposed Integrated Energy Plan is criticised by experts

South Africa’s proposed Integrated Energy Plan, released for public comment, has received criticism from experts. The draft aims to outline how electricity supply and demand will be balanced until 2050. However, energy experts, including Chris Yelland, have expressed dissatisfaction, citing a lack of clarity and comprehensive details on addressing rolling blackouts.

January 9, 2024 5

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SA Water Minister Mchunu says water challenges in eThekwini is due to poor governance

SA's Water and Sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu says poor governance in the eThekwini Municipality has resulted in a failure to proactively solve challenges within the water network. The department has been pushing for the idea that Umngeni-uThukela Water takes over ten of eThekwini’s water works, which, according to the minister, represents 90-percent of sewage processing in the city. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mchunu says eThekwini’s water infrastructure needs to be […]

January 9, 2024 10

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ANC’s national executive committee plans to announce its continued coalition partnerships

The ANC’s national executive committee plans to announce its continued coalition partnerships by the end of the month. Notable alliances include those with the EFF and the Patriotic Alliance. The ANC’s head of political education, David Makhura, says that a comprehensive report on the party’s co-governance approach will be finalised in January. These announcements coincide with the ANC’s 112th birthday celebration. Makhura emphasised the party’s commitment to ensuring the legality […]

January 9, 2024 3

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SA Minister Nzimande maintains his innocence amidst kickback allegations raised by OUTA

SA's Higher Education, Science and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande has refuted claims of misuse of National Student Financial Aid Scheme funds for the South African Communist Party and personal gain. He dismissed the damning report and recordings by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, revealing allegations of fund mismanagement and corruption within NSFAS as malicious and baseless. Briefing the media, Nzimande maintained his innocence and called leaked recordings part of a […]

January 9, 2024 1

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South Africa’s Justice minister Ronald Lamola has revealed that the National Prosecuting Authority’s Aspirant Prosecutor Programme is at risk

South Africa's Justice minister Ronald Lamola has revealed that the National Prosecuting Authority’s Aspirant Prosecutor Programme is at risk due to budget constraints. Lamola informed Parliament that around 300 law graduates produced by the programme annually may not be employed by the NPA this year. The initiative provides a 12-month training for graduates to become state prosecutors in lower courts. Lamola warns that prolonged budget cuts could severely impact the […]

January 9, 2024 9

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Resignation calls for Nzimande and Khosa intensify over kickback allegations

Demands for the resignation of South Africa's Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande and National Students Financial Aid Scheme board chair Ernest Khosa have intensified amidst allegations of receiving millions of rand in kickbacks from service providers. Nzimande's spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi told Newzroom Africa that it’s a witch hunt. Meanwhile, Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says the party's shadow ministers and student organisation will mass mobilize campaigns for South African President […]

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Competition Commission of South Africa says it will continue to act against schools that not following school uniform guidelines

The Competition Commission of South Africa says it will continue to act against schools that not following school uniform guidelines in the country. In 2021, the commission reached an agreement that schools abandon exclusivity deals with suppliers. But many schools across the country have not implemented this, and the commission has already received over 220 complaints. The commission’s spokesperson, Karabo Motaung, has told ENCA that the commission is still taking […]

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ActionSA demands the immediate resignation of minister Blade Nzimande and Ernest Khosa of NSFAS

ActionSA is demanding the immediate resignation of the minister o Higher Education, Science and Technology, Blade Nzimande, as well as the Chairperson of National Student Financial Aid Scheme board, Ernest Khosa. This follows explosive reporting by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, revealing the pair allegedly received kickbacks related to the fraudulent Direct Payment of Allowances scheme. ActionSA’s Hluphi Gafane says Outa’s revelations exposed a web of corruption.

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