insert_link South Africa DA Slams Johannesburg Mayor Morero After Cabinet Ministers Intervene Over Eskom Debt In S.A, the DA in Gauteng says Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero and his leadership under the ActionSA-EFF-ANC coalition should be embarrassed, that two cabinet ministers were forced to intervene in the affairs of the metro. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and Water and Sanitation minister, Pemmy Majodina, met with the Johannesburg leadership yesterday, over the metro’s Eskom debt and the water crisis. The DA’s, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, says City […] todayNovember 12, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa ANC has announced plans to engage in dialogue with the South African Communist To South Africa, as ANC has announced plans to engage in dialogue with the South African Communist Party following recent tensions over policy direction. This after SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila publicly criticised ANC leadership including president Cyril Ramaphosa. The party’s secretary general, Fikile Mbalula, says that while the ANC values its alliance with the SACP, it believes differences should be handled internally with respect for their shared history: todayNovember 8, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa ANC has reinforced its commitment to an inclusive democracy In S.A, the ANC has reinforced its commitment to an inclusive democracy in its submission to the electoral systems panel, supporting the current proportional representation system. The party says this model has ensured fair representation of diverse groups, including women, youth, people with disabilities and LGBTQI-plus communities. Addressing the media, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula, the party pledges to prioritise accountability and transparency in any changes, aiming to uphold […] todayNovember 8, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa ANC accuses the DA’s Helen Zille of attempting to undermine its leadership The ANC has accused DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille of attempting to undermine its leadership with baseless and misleading claims. The party dismissed Zille's claims about their involvement in shaping the government of national unity as false and misleading. In a media briefing, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula condemned Zille’s ongoing attacks on president Cyril Ramaphosa, labelling them as a desperate attempt for power: todayNovember 8, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa The ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops In S.A, the ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops following recent foodborne illnesses, which have affected children. The party is working with law enforcement, local businesses, and other partners to introduce stricter regulations for establishments like spaza shops to ensure public health is prioritised. ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula told the media the party is also closely monitoring investigations into these incidents: todayNovember 8, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa South African Communist Party Slams ANC for Failing to Control DA’s Zille South African Communist Party general secretary Solly Mapaila says the government of national unity is in turmoil, and the key parties are too different to cooperate. He addressed the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union’s central executive committee meeting in Boksburg on Tuesday. Mapaila criticised the ANC for failing to rein in the DA's Helen Zille, saying her constant outbursts prove that the Communist Party's anti-government of national unity assertions […] todayNovember 6, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa MK Party deputy president says they will never join the government of national unity In S.A, MK Party deputy president John Hlophe says they will never join the government of national unity. The party has been critical of the coalition government led by the ANC, seeing it as a betrayal of liberation goals and a collaboration with right-wing parties like the DA. It has also described the government of national unity as incompetent and blamed it for stalling important reforms. Hlophe told eNCA […] todayNovember 4, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa Former South African president says the ANC needs to strengthen its position on foreign policy matters Former South African president Thabo Mbeki says the ANC need to strengthen its position on foreign policy matters and addressing emerging challenges. Mbeki was speaking during the ANC subcommittee on international relations retreat on global engagement and foreign policy in Kempton Park. The subcommittee will ensure the party’s positions are consistent with the historic, political and ideological ideals of the movement. todayNovember 4, 2024 9
insert_link Africa ANC reaffirms support for Palestinians The ANC, South Africa's former ruling party, has reaffirmed its support for the Palestinian people during the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a media address in Boksburg, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula called on the international community to condemn the violence against Palestinians and in Lebanon, urging for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, the Israeli Defence Force has defended its continued operations in northern Gaza, […] todayOctober 30, 2024 19