insert_link South Africa Western Cape High Court Rejects Jabulani Khumalo’s Bid for Urgent Reinstatement to MK Party’s Parliamentary List The High Court in the Western Cape has rejected Jabulani Khumalo's urgent request to be reinstated on the MK Party's parliamentary list. Khumalo, who was expelled and sought to replace former president Jacob Zuma as party leader, alleged that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla forged his signature on a letter. He aimed to be sworn in as a member of Parliament immediately. In response, Jacob Zuma's legal representative, Thabani Masuku, argued that Khumalo's […] todayJune 14, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ANC Pursues Unity Government Ahead of Parliament Sitting South Africa's African National Congress, as reported by Reuters, announced late Thursday that several parties have agreed to join a unity government, though details remain to be finalized. The discussions come as the ANC, having lost its parliamentary majority in the May 29 election, engages in hurried talks with rivals to form a governing alliance. todayJune 14, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Parliament diligently preparing for the transition to the seventh administration S.A's secretary to Parliament ,Xolile George says Parliament has been diligently preparing for the transition to the seventh administration, a pivotal moment in democratic history. Briefing the media, George declared the Cape Town International Convention Centre as the parliamentary precinct. He says tomorrow's first sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces in the centre represents the literal will of the people and the establishment of the […] todayJune 14, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Health minister has called for public cooperation to prevent the spread of the M-pox virus S.A's Health minister Joe Phaahla has called for public cooperation to prevent the spread of the M-pox virus. The plea follows two confirmed cases in Gauteng and three in KwaZulu-Natal. Briefing the media, the minister urged individuals with suspected symptoms or those in contact with confirmed cases to seek medical attention promptly. National Institute for Communicable Diseases health expert, Jaqueline Weyer says cooperation is crucial in disrupting local transmission and […] todayJune 13, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa Eskom in S.A’s Gauteng has strongly condemned the continuous vandalism of its infrastructure in Soweto Eskom in S.A's Gauteng has strongly condemned the continuous vandalism of its infrastructure in Soweto following a fire at the Zola substation. The fire broke out yesterday morning, leaving homes and businesses in the vicinity without power. Eskom’s provincial spokesperson, Amanda Qithi, says based on preliminary findings, the fire was caused by vandalism, and the transformer oil was also stolen: todayJune 13, 2024 36
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Public Enterprises minister has warned against corruption, particularly during the recent elections S.A's Public Enterprises minister, Pravin Gordhan has warned against corruption, particularly during the recent elections. Speaking at the National Union of Mineworkers national policy conference in Ekurhuleni, Gordhan highlighted state capture and its impact on unemployment. He also warned against the rise of counter-revolutionary forces as discussions continue to gain momentum, over the formation of a government of national unity: todayJune 13, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa Inkatha Freedom Party in S.A to Join Unity Government with ANC and DA South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party announced on Wednesday that it will join a unity government with the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance. This development comes as parties rush to finalize agreements before the newly elected parliament convenes on Friday. Following its loss of majority in May's election, marking the first time since the end of apartheid 30 years ago, the ANC has been engaging with various parties to […] todayJune 13, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa First Fatal Case of Mpox Reported in South Africa As Health Minister Urges Vigilance Reuters has disclosed that South Africa recorded its initial fatality from the viral infection monkey pox, as confirmed by its Health Minister, Joe Phaahla during a Wednesday news conference. The 37-year-old man passed away at Tembisa Hospital on Monday, marking the first death following five laboratory-confirmed cases in the past month. Phaahla emphasized the importance of prevention and management, stating, "One death is too many, especially from a preventable and […] todayJune 13, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa KwaZulu-Natal Storm Damage Costs Exceed 1.3 Billion Rand The initial cost estimates of the devastating storms in KwaZulu-Natal have exceeded 1.3-billion-rand, with eThekwini Metro accounting for over 480-million-rand. Over seven-thousand households, 20 schools, and significant infrastructure have been affected. The provincial Cooperative Governance Department's, Sboniso Mngadi says relief efforts include the delivery of building material, mobile offices for identity document replacement, and SASSA support with food vouchers, mattresses, and blankets: todayJune 13, 2024 11
