insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Unveils Alternative Budget Focused on Economic Growth and Job Creation The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has presented its alternative budget, emphasizing sustainable economic growth and job creation. The party advocates for market-oriented reforms, urging the removal of government-imposed barriers to growth and the revitalization of state-owned entities. Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget speech, the DA's Dion George highlights the need for the unbundling of Eskom and the involvement of independent power producers to address the ongoing power […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance Celebrates Milestone in Fight Against Cadre Deployment Corruption in South Africa The Democratic Alliance has officially acknowledged the receipt of cadre deployment records from the African National Congress , spanning from January 1, 2013. In a recent development, the Constitutional Court rejected the ANC's attempt to appeal a lower court's order mandating the release of records from the cadre deployment committee meetings during President Cyril Ramaphosa's tenure as chairperson. Leon Schreiber of the DA hails this as a significant milestone in […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa ANC Given Deadline to Submit Cadre Deployment Records The ANC has until today to submit its complete records of the cadre deployment committee dating back to January 2013, following a Constitutional Court order. DA leader John Steenhuisen stated that failure to comply would lead the DA to petition the Constitutional Court for contempt of court charges against the ANC. The DA has consistently argued that the ANC's cadre deployment policy is unconstitutional and unlawful. todayFebruary 19, 2024 6
insert_link 4 Oshiwambo Omadhipago onkee taga indjipala mo South Africa South africa okwa dhidhilika omadhipago ga thika 84 mesiku pokati ka October na December 2023,eindjipalo lyoo % 2 okuyeleka nethimbo lya fathana mo 2022,shiikwatelela komiyalu dhopolisi ohela. O SABC oyati omiyalu dhika otadhi sitha ohoni ongundu yo ANC,ndjoka ya pangela oshilongo omimvo 30. Omatembu gaali paveta niimbuluma oya ninga iipambele iinene yopapolitika komeho yomahogololo gopashigwana,noongundu dhoompilameno tadhulike endopo lyepangelo . South africa okuli mokati kiilongo yina ondjele yomadhipago yili pombanda […] todayFebruary 17, 2024 9 4
insert_link South Africa DA Holds President Ramaphosa Responsible for Soldiers’ Deaths in DRC The Democratic Alliance in South Africa attributes the deaths of two South African Defence Force soldiers in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, to President Cyril Ramaphosa. DA's national spokesperson for Defence and Military Veterans, Kobus Marais, argues that Ramaphosa was warned against deploying additional troops due to inadequate capacity to combat the M23 rebels. Marais urges Parliament to intervene and prevent further loss of life. todayFebruary 16, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance in South Africa Raises Concerns Over State-Owned Enterprises’ Financial Woes The DA in South Africa expresses distress over the financial challenges faced by state-owned enterprises following the National Treasury's release of the third-quarter government expenditure report. Eskom, set for a substantial bailout, reports a significant loss, while municipal debt rises sharply. Troubled entities include the Land Bank, South African Airways, Transnet, and Denel. The DA warns against the ANC's bailout strategy, citing potential threats to fiscal sustainability, essential services, and […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa A constitutional law expert says the ANC’s cadre deployment policy is only the tip of the iceberg The SA Constitutional Court’s decision to reject the ANC’s bid to overturn an order for it to hand over all records of its cadre deployment committee is a victory for transparency. This is according to Constitutional law scholar, Pierre de Vos. In a piece for the Daily Maverick, he says the ANC’s formal cadre deployment policy is only the tip of the iceberg. De Vos says cadre deployment has become […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa ANC Gauteng Chair Warns of Dire Consequences If Party Loses Elections Panyaza Lesufi, the ANC's chairperson in Gauteng, warns of dire consequences if the party loses the upcoming elections, considering it the end of the national democratic revolution. Lesufi expresses confidence in the ANC's victory and emphasizes the party's ability to win without factional partners. The importance of retaining power in the province is underscored by Lesufi during the provincial executive committee’s Lekgotla in Boksburg. todayFebruary 14, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa Outrage as Eskom Fails to End Load-Shedding, Despite Stabilization Claims The South African Federation of Trade Unions expresses outrage as Eskom management and the government struggle to halt load-shedding, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's assurances of stabilizing the energy supply. Over the weekend, Eskom implemented stage six load-shedding after losing nine generating units, totaling 4,400 megawatts. Saftu's spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, voices concern over the ANC's attempts to rationalize poor Eskom management, emphasizing the need for effective solutions to address the ongoing […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 14
