insert_link South Africa ANC’s secretary-general criticises opposition parties for accusing the ANC of selling out South Africans In South Africa, ANC's secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula has criticised opposition parties for accusing the ANC of selling out South Africans after forming a government of national unity. Mbalula stated the ANC mandate remains to be committed to representing the interests of South Africans. He emphasised the ANC retained key portfolios and is willing to collaborate with other parties: todayJuly 22, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Reacts to President Ramaphosa’s Address with Mixed Optimism and Criticism ActionSA says Ramaphosa’s address offered up a mixture of cautious optimism and critical scepticism. The party’s Parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip, says the language and policies in the president’s speech reflect what ActionSA has advocated for years, including maintaining state infrastructure and employing competent, qualified personnel. He says however that there were glaring omissions of critical issues: todayJuly 19, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa IFP Leader Welcomes Ramaphosa’s Commitment to Aid Struggling Municipalities In S.A, IFP leader and minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, says he welcomes president Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment that struggling municipalities will be assisted. Delivering his opening of Parliament address in Cape Town yesterday evening, the president said the government is committed to bringing stability to governance in metros and restoring delivery services. Hlabisa says dysfunctional municipalities will be turned around: todayJuly 19, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa Confident in Resolving NHI Disputes And Focuses on Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, says in implementing National Health Insurance, he is confident that the government of national unity will be able to resolve differences and clarify misunderstandings. NHI was signed into law earlier this year by the president, despite facing widespread criticism from doctors, medical aid schemes, opposition parties, and even Parliament’s legal team. Addressing the opening of Parliament in Cape Town yesterday evening, Ramaphosa says in […] todayJuly 19, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s president President Cyril Ramaphosa Commits to Sustainable Economic Growth South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the government of national unity will pursue every action that contributes to sustainable, rapid economic growth, and remove every obstacle that stands in the way of growth. The president says they will continue to pursue programmes that encourage broad-based black economic empowerment, employment equity, and support to small and medium-sized enterprises: todayJuly 19, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President Cyril Ramaphosa Unveils Strategic Priorities for Next Five Years S.A's President says the government of national unity has resolved to dedicate the next five years to actions that will advance three strategic priorities. Cyril Ramaphosa added that these are to drive inclusive growth and job creation, reduce poverty, tackle the high cost of living, and build a capable, ethical, and developmental state. He delivered the opening of Parliament address at the City Hall in Cape Town yesterday evening. Ramaphosa […] todayJuly 19, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Progressive Caucus in South Africa Outlines Charter for Seventh Parliament The Progressive Caucus in South Africa, consisting of the MK Party, the EFF, ATM, and other smaller parties, has outlined its charter for the seventh Parliament. MK's parliamentary leader, John Hlophe, told the media the aim is to strengthen South Africa's democracy, holding government accountable for a corrupt-free society. He also emphasises fighting for free quality education, healthcare, housing, water, and sanitation: todayJuly 19, 2024 46
insert_link Environment Wildfires in South Africa are set to increase: how legal action can help the country adapt better to climate change By Tracy-Lynn Field, University of the Witwatersrand As climate change drives temperature increases and lower precipitation in southern Africa, research has found that there is likely to be an increase in the number of wildfires in regions that are already hot, dry and water scarce. Massive wildfires broke out in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province on 12 and 13 July 2024, killing six firefighters who were […] todayJuly 18, 2024 20
South Africa City of Tshwane says it will honour its commitment to pay employees a salary increase To South Africa, where the City of Tshwane says it will honour its commitment to pay employees a salary increase. On Monday, the Metro began wage talks with the South African Local Government Association, South African Municipal Workers' Union, and the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union at the South African Local Government Bargaining Council. City Manager, Johann Mettler, says provision has been made to pay staff a 5.1-percent salary […] todayJuly 18, 2024 141
