insert_link South Africa JPMorgan Upgrades South African Assets Amid Unity Government Optimism JPMorgan, the world's largest bank by market value, has upgraded South African assets, shifting from underweight to overweight in its Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa asset allocation. The upgrade signals optimism following the formation of a government of national unity. However, risks persist as cabinet positions remain unfilled and the effectiveness of the GNU structure is unproven. todayJune 19, 2024 51
insert_link South Africa KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli Appoints Diverse Executive Council In S.A, KwaZulu-Natal premier,, Thami Ntuli has appointed his executive council with a composition reflecting multiple political parties. The council includes four members from the IFP, three from the ANC, two from the DA, and one from the NFP. This diverse appointment aims to foster cooperation and inclusive governance across party lines in the province. Ntuli thanked voters and political allies for their support in achieving a government of provincial […] todayJune 19, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi Vows to Amplify Youth Voices in S.A. National Assembly and Gauteng Legislature RISE Mzansi, now represented in South Africa's National Assembly and Gauteng provincial legislature, aims to amplify the voices of young people. Mabine Seabe of RISE Mzansi states the party will engage with communities, including youth, to understand their priorities for the National Assembly and Gauteng Provincial Legislature. Additionally, the party will keep these communities informed about legislative activities at both the national and provincial levels. todayJune 18, 2024 51
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Al Jama-ah leader says the DA is hell-bent on taking control of the government of national unity In S.A, Al Jama-ah leader, Ganief Hendricks claims that the Democratic Alliance is determined to take control of the government of national unity. He criticizes the 'Statement of Intent' signed between the DA and another party, suggesting it facilitates power sharing between former oppressors and the former black liberation movement. Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's assertion that there is no grand alliance with the DA, Hendricks believes the 'Statement of Intent' […] todayJune 18, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa ActionSA’s Mashaba Vows Accountability for ANC-DA Unity Government To South Africa.... ActionSA president, Herman Mashaba says the party will not hesitate to keep the ANC-DA government of national unity accountable where it fails to achieve social justice or provide opportunities for the people. Mashaba says ActionSA will use its position in legislative platforms to push its own policies, including igniting job creation, implementing an opportunity fund to undo the legacy of apartheid, and ensuring that no academically deserving […] todayJune 18, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa Putin Congratulates Ramaphosa on Re-Election Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin congratulated S.A's Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as South Africa's president on Monday, highlighting the strong relations between Russia and Pretoria despite the ongoing uncertainty caused by Moscow's over two-year-old invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin's statement noted that both leaders expressed hope for continued efforts to strengthen the partnership between their nations in all aspects, as discussed during Putin's telephone call to Ramaphosa. todayJune 18, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa ANC Announces Coalition Government with Five Parties On Monday, the African National Congress announced that South Africa's new government currently includes five parties, collectively holding more than two-thirds of the seats in the National Assembly. The ANC, which failed to secure a parliamentary majority in last month's election for the first time since the end of apartheid in 1994, is continuing discussions with additional parties to further strengthen its coalition. todayJune 18, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Criticizes Possible Cabinet Expansion by ANC and DA ActionSA has noted reports suggesting that the ANC and DA government of national unity could be planning to expand the size of an already bloated cabinet. ActionSA’s, Samkelo Mgobozi says with 30 serving ministers and 36 deputy ministers, costing taxpayers over 146-million-rand annually in salaries alone, president Cyril Ramaphosa’s previous promise to downsize the cabinet has clearly amounted to no real intention: todayJune 18, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Zuma’s Mkhonto weSizwe to join opposition alliance South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, has said his political party - uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) - will join the opposition alliance in parliament. BBC Africa quotes Zuma as saying, it would co-ordinate resistance to the governing coalition led by the African National Congress. Despite this, MK said it maintained that last month's elections were rigged and wanted the results annulled. todayJune 17, 2024 58
