insert_link South Africa MK Party deputy president says they will never join the government of national unity In S.A, MK Party deputy president John Hlophe says they will never join the government of national unity. The party has been critical of the coalition government led by the ANC, seeing it as a betrayal of liberation goals and a collaboration with right-wing parties like the DA. It has also described the government of national unity as incompetent and blamed it for stalling important reforms. Hlophe told eNCA […] todayNovember 4, 2024 36
insert_link South Africa S.A’s agriculture organisation sees red flags for the future economy S.A's agriculture organisation TLU SA says it continue to see red flags for the future of South Africa’s economy. the organisation's Bennie van Zyl says instead of focusing on educating and empowering people on how to create wealth and play a responsible role in the economy, the government is engaging in emotional, ideological practices that put South Africa’s economic future at risk: todayNovember 4, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa 225 illegal miners resurface from underground in S.A’s North West province A total of 225 illegal miners resurfaced from underground in Orkney Mine in North West yesterday due to starvation and dehydration. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says they are part of what is believed to be hundreds if not a thousand of illegal miners who are stuck underground with no food, water and necessities because the routes used to deliver food and necessities to these illegal miners, are blocked by vala […] todayNovember 4, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa Transport Minister says the country needs a stable and well-maintained road network S.A's Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says South Africa needs a stable and well-maintained road network that will improve access to economic activities and allows for the safe transportation of people and freight on a world-class road system. Creecy visited the R573 Moloto Corridor Road Project from Limpopo to Gauteng. She says quality road infrastructure plays a critically important role in the their economy: todayNovember 4, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Former South African president says the ANC needs to strengthen its position on foreign policy matters Former South African president Thabo Mbeki says the ANC need to strengthen its position on foreign policy matters and addressing emerging challenges. Mbeki was speaking during the ANC subcommittee on international relations retreat on global engagement and foreign policy in Kempton Park. The subcommittee will ensure the party’s positions are consistent with the historic, political and ideological ideals of the movement. todayNovember 4, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Deputy President Outlines Steps to Boost Foreign Investment and Economic Reform South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government has implemented several steps to stimulate foreign investment including simple tax rules, and a competitive regulatory framework. He answered questions in the National Assembly yesterday on a range of issues including the economy, the water crisis, and challenges in municipalities. Mashatile says the government of national unity intends to continue with fundamental economic reform and improve the business operating environment: todayNovember 1, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Calls for Reopening of Inquiry into Thabo Bester’s Escape The DA has urged Parliament to reopen its inquiry into the escape of convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester. The party has expressed frustration over the limited findings of the Public Protector's investigation into Bester's escape from Mangaung Correctional Centre in the Free State in May 2022. The DA’s Janho Engelbrecht criticised the report's limited scope, stating that it fails to hold all responsible parties accountable: todayNovember 1, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa Deputy President Says Government Is Collaborating with Development Bank to Aid Indebted Municipalities S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government is working with the Development Bank of Southern Africa to secure resources to assist municipalities that are in debt. Municipalities owe creditors 116.5-billion-rand, with 75.3-percent of this debt more than 90 days overdue. In turn municipalities in 2023/2024 were owed 339.9-billion-rand. Answering questions in the National Assembly yesterday, Mashatile said it is concerning that many municipalities are in financial stress: todayNovember 1, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s OUTA calls for increased funding for key anti-corruption bodies South Africa's Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has urged government to increase funding for key anti-corruption bodies, such as the National Prosecuting Authority and the Special Investigating Unit. They warn a lack of oversight in public-private partnerships could lead to wasted taxpayer money and inefficiency. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage criticised Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s medium-term budget policy statement for not prioritising the fight against corruption and financial misconduct: todayNovember 1, 2024 10