insert_link South Africa SA President Urges Journalists to Uphold Balance and Unbiased Reporting at Peter Magubane’s Funeral President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on journalists to maintain a commitment to producing balanced and unbiased representations of the country. He was speaking at the funeral service of renowned photographer Peter Magubane in Johannesburg. Ramaphosa emphasised that the South Africa captured by Magubane’s lens is different from the South Africa of today. He highlights the crucial role played by journalists, stating that through their work, including that of Magubane, the […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa ANC Chair Rebukes Secretary-General Over Public Admission of Party’s Deception in Zuma Nkandla Scandal ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe has criticised the party’s secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, for publicly disclosing the party lied to shield former president Jacob Zuma during corruption allegations tied to his Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu-Natal. Mbalula’s revelation has drawn widespread criticism, with some members fearing its impact on the upcoming elections. Opposition parties, including the DA and the Inkatha Freedom Party, call for accountability and question the ANC’s fitness to govern. Mantashe […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 11
South Africa ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the ruling party exist to serve South Africans ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the ruling party exist to serve South Africans and remains the party of choice. He addressed the cake-cutting ceremony at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga yesterday, as the ANC celebrated its 112th anniversary. Ramaphosa says the formation of the ruling party was also to unite people in the country and it has led to the process of ending apartheid. todayJanuary 9, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa ANC’s national executive committee plans to announce its continued coalition partnerships The ANC’s national executive committee plans to announce its continued coalition partnerships by the end of the month. Notable alliances include those with the EFF and the Patriotic Alliance. The ANC’s head of political education, David Makhura, says that a comprehensive report on the party’s co-governance approach will be finalised in January. These announcements coincide with the ANC’s 112th birthday celebration. Makhura emphasised the party’s commitment to ensuring the legality […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Justice minister Ronald Lamola has revealed that the National Prosecuting Authority’s Aspirant Prosecutor Programme is at risk South Africa's Justice minister Ronald Lamola has revealed that the National Prosecuting Authority’s Aspirant Prosecutor Programme is at risk due to budget constraints. Lamola informed Parliament that around 300 law graduates produced by the programme annually may not be employed by the NPA this year. The initiative provides a 12-month training for graduates to become state prosecutors in lower courts. Lamola warns that prolonged budget cuts could severely impact the […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa The SA Activists and Citizens Forum rejects the proposal to postpone the 2024 elections The South African Activists and Citizens Forum has vehemently opposed former statistician-general Pali Lehohla's proposal to delay next year’s general elections. Instead, the party is advocating for the elections to be advanced, dismissing postponement as an insufficient remedy for the nation’s numerous crises. Dennis Bloem, the spokesperson, highlights the government's shortcomings across various sectors, urging an early election to elect new leaders. Bloem emphasizes the need for the ANC government […] todayDecember 22, 2023 4
insert_link 5 1 Oshiwambo Ya hala Jacob Zuma a tidhwamo mongundu tayi pangele Opena omaindilo opo ongundu tayi pangele mo SA yo ANC yi tidhe omupresitend omukulu Jacob Zuma. Onzonkundana yo Eyewitness news oya lopota kutya ngoka kwali omunashipundi go ANC Disciplinary Commiteee Derek Hanekom okwati ongundu kayina ehogololo lilwe,lyaahashi okutidha omupresitend omukulu Zuma. Zuma okwa tzeyitha mehulilo shiwike kutya ita hogolola ongundu tayi pangele momahogololo gopashigwana omumvo taguya. Tati ota yambidhdiha ongundu ompe yo Umkhonto we Sizwe. Ashike Hanekom okwati ekotampango […] todayDecember 19, 2023 4 1 5
insert_link South Africa ANC secretary-general says the party’s lawyers have been instructed to take legal action after the registration of uMkhonto weSizwe ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has stated that the party's legal representatives have been directed to pursue legal action following the registration of uMkhonto weSizwe as a political movement. Mbalula stressed that the name is the property of the ANC as a military structure within the organization. Simultaneously, an unnamed member of the national executive committee has raised concerns about former President Jacob Zuma's actions and remarks, noting them as divisive […] todayDecember 18, 2023
insert_link South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists as the foremost hurdle to achieving substantial and enduring reconciliation. Addressing the Day of Reconciliation commemoration in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Ramaphosa emphasized that advancing reconciliation requires a united endeavor to tackle poverty, unemployment, and diminish inequality. He highlighted the government's dedication to enhancing the economic circumstances of individuals who were deprived of opportunities during apartheid. Acknowledging the enduring consequences […] todayDecember 18, 2023 10
