insert_link South Africa S.A Parliament Continues Work Amid MK Party Boycott Despite the MK Party's boycott of the first S.A National Assembly sitting and its challenge to election results, South Africa's Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to its constitutional duties. Parliament spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo confirmed that arrangements are in place for all elected members, except those from the MK Party, to participate in sittings and activities in Cape Town. Mothapo dismissed the MK Party's claims of unconstitutionality, emphasizing Parliament's legal obligation […] todayJune 11, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Al Jama-ah’s leader has warned the ANC against forming a government of national unity S.A's Al Jama-ah's leader, Ganief Hendricks, has warned the ANC against forming a government of national unity, cautioning it could lead to a return of white rule. Hendricks has emphasised that the government of national unity would undermine black economic control and reparations. He raised concerns stating that this would risk a regression to apartheid-era inequalities and delaying true freedom: todayJune 11, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa New S.Africa parliament meets Friday to elect president South Africa's newly elected parliament will convene for the first time on Friday, authorities said, as political parties scramble to form a coalition after the election produced no outright winner. "The first sitting of the National Assembly shall be on Friday, 14 June 2024," Chief Justice Raymond Zondo wrote in an order released on Monday to the media by the justice ministry. Electing a speaker and South Africa's […] todayJune 10, 2024 44
South Africa South African Political parties urge retired judge to facilitate talks on government of national unity Several political parties have asked SA Chief Justice Raymond Zondo to appoint a retired judge to facilitate talks on forming a government of national unity. The parties include the UDM, ACDP, and Build One South Africa. UDM's Yongaba Zigebe stresses the need for clarity with regards to the formation of the new Parliament: todayJune 10, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa City Power intensifies removal of illegal connection City Power says it has intensified the removal of illegal connections and revenue collection operations across the City of Johannesburg during the winter season. City Power’s spokesperson, Isaac Mangena, says removing illegal connections seeks not only to alleviate pressure on the system, but also to recover the billions owed to it by defaulting customers: todayJune 10, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa Search Continues for Missing Individuals After Flooding in Nelson Mandela Bay And Eastern Cape Police and Rescue Diving Units In S.A are still searching for missing people following last week's flooding in large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. Ten people died in severe storms and heavy rains that battered and caused extreme damage in many areas of the metro. Police spokesperson, Priscilla Naidu, says the areas most affected are KwaNobuhle, Kariega, Walmer, Blue Horizon Bay, and Kamesh. todayJune 10, 2024 49
insert_link South Africa AfriForum In S.A Files Urgent High Court Application Against National Energy Regulator The civil rights organisation AfriForum in South African has brought an urgent application in the High Court in Pretoria against the National Energy Regulator. The application seeks to prevent NERSA from considering municipalities' applications for electricity tariff increases from 1 July without the required cost studies. AfriForum's, Morné Mostert says cost studies outline what tariffs should be to properly deliver services and maintain networks: todayJune 10, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa Western Cape MEC Reagen Allen Condemns Khayelitsha Killings Western Cape MEC of Community Safety and Police Oversight, Reagen Allen, has condemned the killing of four people including three children in Khayelitsha. An unknown gunman entered a barber shop on Saturday and opened fire on the occupants of the premises. Two children, aged eleven and 12, and one 30-year-old, died on the scene while three minors were wounded. A five-year-old boy later succumbed to his injuries yesterday morning. Allen […] todayJune 10, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa South African Church Leaders Urge Inclusive Government The South African Council of Churches concluded a special meeting of the National Church Leaders Forum, focusing on the country's political direction as parties negotiate a government of national unity. SACC President, Thabo Makgoba stressed the urgent need to form a government that benefits all South Africans. He called on political leaders to prioritize inclusivity, peace, and stability todayJune 10, 2024 11