insert_link South Africa ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has accused the DA of trying to mortgage South Africa’s democracy to the USA ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has accused the DA of trying to mortgage South Africa’s democracy to the USA. This follows the official opposition requesting the US and several other countries, including the European Union, to help provide resources for independent domestic observers ahead of the 29 May polls. Ramaphosa says this is the DA’s agenda of selling the country to the global superpowers. todayMarch 11, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa Eskom Announces Daytime Load-Shedding Reprieve Amidst Improved Emergency Reserves In a recent statement, Eskom has confirmed its decision to prolong the suspension of daytime load-shedding, citing the recovery of emergency generation reserves and the reintegration of three generating units. The suspension will be effective from 5:00 AM until 4:00 PM, after which stage two load-shedding will be implemented. This operational rhythm is set to persist until further notice. Eskom further anticipates the return of an additional 3,330 megawatts of […] todayMarch 11, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa IFP Leader Emphasizes Monumental Significance of May 29 Elections in South Africa Velenkosini Hlabisa, the leader of South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party, underscored the pivotal nature of the upcoming general elections on May 29, deeming them the most crucial since the inception of democracy. The IFP officially unveiled its 13-point plan manifesto at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium yesterday, with Hlabisa expressing confidence that it provides a beacon of hope and rejuvenation for all citizens. Highlighting the nation's precarious position on the verge […] todayMarch 11, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa South African Education Activist Urges Legal Action Against Afghanistan for Banning Girls from School SA Education activist Hendrick Makaneta is calling on Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola to take decisive action against Afghanistan at the International Court of Justice. Makaneta asserts that South Africa should champion the cause of inclusive education in Afghanistan, particularly in response to the recent ban on girls attending classes. He intends to request Minister Lamola to initiate an investigation and pursue legal measures against Afghan authorities to […] todayMarch 11, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa South African Police Minister Bheki Cele Takes Action Against Crime SA Police minister Bheki Cele is set to engage with the Richards Bay business community in KwaZulu-Natal today, over policing interventions aimed at clamping down on crime. Officials believe transport mafias are sabotaging rail lines and are linked to a string of murders intended to strike fear into the hearts of locals. The ministry’s spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba, says this engagement comes off the back of the presidential breakfast engagement with […] todayMarch 8, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa SA’s Solidarity Warns Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill Poses Threat to Public Schools SA Trade union Solidarity has cautioned the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill could harm public schools, potentially leading to their deterioration. During a presentation to the National Council of Provinces' select committee on Education, the union expressed concerns about the proposed amendments to language and admission policies in the bill. They called for decentralised education, urging recognition of parents' vital role. Solidarity’s Johnell Prinsloo warns denying parents a say in […] todayMarch 8, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa SA’s President Ramaphosa says government programmes don’t stop because it is election season SA President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has been having imbizo’s for the last five years and government programmes do not stop because it is election season. Yesterday, he was accompanied by several ministers in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, for the 12th District Development Model Presidential Imbizo. ActionSA accused the president of using government resources to campaign for the ANC. Ramaphosa says government must continue to work even in an election year: todayMarch 8, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Action Society Highlights Urgent Child Safety Concerns in South Africa, Urges Collective Effort South Africa's Action Society has identified a pressing challenge in South Africa concerning the safety of children, emphasizing the vulnerability illustrated by the Joslin Smith case. Commending the Western Cape police for questioning persons of interest in Joslin's disappearance, the organization calls attention to the critical issue. With a monthly average of over 1,300 reported kidnapping cases, Kaylynn Palm from Action Society advocates for equal attention to all cases. She […] todayMarch 8, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa SA’s President Ramaphosa Issues Warning Against Election Violence and Vows Arrests for Instigators South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning, stating that individuals inciting election violence will face arrest. This comes in response to threats of bloodshed by the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party in KwaZulu-Natal if denied participation in the upcoming May 29 polls. Earlier today, supporters of the MK party attempted to disrupt the opening of the presidential imbizo in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, with provocative chants, prompting the President to […] todayMarch 8, 2024 5
