insert_link South Africa Former South African President Zuma withdraws his support of the ANC ahead of general elections Advocate Modidima Mannya, speaking to Newzroom Afrika, stressed that as a member of the African National Congress, former South African President Jacob Zuma is obligated to follow the party's constitution. This follows Mr. Zuma's withdrawal of support for the ANC in the upcoming general elections. The ANC currently faces challenges, with recent polls suggesting it may secure less than 50% of next year's votes, potentially leading to the need for […] todayDecember 18, 2023 18
insert_link South Africa An SA political expert says reconciliation and unity has been undermined by state failure SA Political analyst and associate professor at Wits School of Governance, William Gumede, says reconciliation and unity in South Africa have been undermined by state failures and corruption. His comments were made as the country commemorated Reconciliation Day under the theme ‘Strengthening Unity and Social Cohesion.’ Gumede expressed concern that leaders are not governing in the interests of South Africans. todayDecember 18, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa ANC secretary-general says the party’s lawyers have been instructed to take legal action after the registration of uMkhonto weSizwe ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has stated that the party's legal representatives have been directed to pursue legal action following the registration of uMkhonto weSizwe as a political movement. Mbalula stressed that the name is the property of the ANC as a military structure within the organization. Simultaneously, an unnamed member of the national executive committee has raised concerns about former President Jacob Zuma's actions and remarks, noting them as divisive […] todayDecember 18, 2023 2
insert_link South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists as the foremost hurdle to achieving substantial and enduring reconciliation. Addressing the Day of Reconciliation commemoration in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Ramaphosa emphasized that advancing reconciliation requires a united endeavor to tackle poverty, unemployment, and diminish inequality. He highlighted the government's dedication to enhancing the economic circumstances of individuals who were deprived of opportunities during apartheid. Acknowledging the enduring consequences […] todayDecember 18, 2023 22
insert_link South Africa Eskom has requested the National Treasury to convert 16-billion-rand of bailout funds into equity Eskom has requested the National Treasury to convert 16-billion-rand of bailout funds into equity in a bid to alleviate its debt-service burden. According to a report by Moneyweb, Eskom officials told investors that an application has been made to convert the subordinated loan into equity. The report indicates that the conversion into equity would lessen a debt-service burden that has prevented Eskom from carrying out adequate maintenance. This is the […] todayDecember 15, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Activists and Citizens Forum says the government’s strategy of recruiting more police officers is insufficient South Africa's Activists and Citizens Forum says the government’s strategy of recruiting more police officers is insufficient to combat rampant crime. The forum argues that as long as criminals possess more power than the Police Service, increased recruitment will be ineffective in curbing crime. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem notes a troubling trend where criminals and society no longer fear law enforcement. Bloem calls for an urgent overhaul of the criminal justice […] todayDecember 15, 2023 54
insert_link South Africa A South African political analyst says Mavuso Msimang’s return may be a moment for the ANC to do things differently South African Political analyst Levy Ndou suggests that ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang’s reversal of his resignation may be linked to the ANC’s position to exclude leaders implicated in state capture from Parliament in 2024. This exclusion extends to those who have not been cleared by the Integrity Committee. Ndou told Newzroom Afrika that this development might prompt the ANC to address concerns raised by Msimang, particularly regarding corruption. Msimang will […] todayDecember 15, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa ANC veteran’s league deputy president Mavuso Msimang withdraws his resignation from the party ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that anti-apartheid stalwart Mavuso Msimang has withdrawn his resignation from the ANC. This decision follows a meeting between Mbalula and Msimang this week. Mbalula expressed regret for comments that impugned Msimang’s integrity, suggesting vulnerability to bribery from a newly established political party. Mbalula emphasises the ANC’s commitment to transformation and renewal as the party forges ahead towards the ANC’s 112th anniversary. todayDecember 15, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in South Africa has expressed scepticism over nuclear procurement plan The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in South Africa has expressed scepticism over the government’s recent nuclear procurement plan and the PetroSA/Gazprombank investment deal, claiming they lack transparency and rationality. The endorsement of a 3.7-billion-rand deal and the pursuit of a new nuclear procurement process for two-thousand-500 megawatts are met with criticism. OUTA’s Wayne Duvenage suggests these decisions appear hasty and could be politically motivated, possibly driven by the upcoming 2024 […] todayDecember 15, 2023 11