insert_link South Africa The DA says the ANC exploited lockdown for political gain The DA in South Africa has criticized the ANC for allegedly neglecting parliamentary oversight during the Covid-19 pandemic. DA chief whip Siviwe Gwarube accused president Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet of exploiting the national lockdown for political advantage. Gwarube contended that the ANC imposed irrational restrictions, and she highlighted concerns about corruption in the handling of personal protective equipment. Speaking to the media on holding the executive and the ANC […] todayDecember 6, 2023 1
insert_link South Africa ANC debt standoff intensifies In an update to yesterday’s story: the standoff between the ANC and events company Ezulweni Investments has heightened after they gave the ruling party until Wednesday to pay the R102 million or face liquidation. While Ezulweni's attorney, told News 24 that, should the ruling party fail to do so, they would institute liquidation proceedings, the ANC remains dead set on not repaying the money, pending the outcome of an appeal to […] todayDecember 5, 2023 9
insert_link South Africa ActionSA says it will ensure they remove the ANC government from power ActionSA says it will steadfastly focus on next year’s elections to ensure they remove the ANC government from power and start the work to fix South Africa. The party pledges to introduce legislation to enhance accountability once elected to Parliament. ActionSA’s Samkelo Mgobozi advocates for electoral reform and believes delaying the elections poses a risk to South Africa’s progress. todayDecember 5, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision to lower the signature requirement for independent candidates Build One South Africa welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision to lower the signature requirement for independent candidates to one-thousand, initiating signature collection for the elections next year. The court ruled the current Electoral Act, passed by Parliament this year, meets constitutional muster. Although respecting the decision, the party has expressed disappointment, believing it favours established political parties. BOSA commits to advocating for electoral reforms post-election, aiming for a constituency-based system, […] todayDecember 5, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa ANC Headquarters raided by Sheriff of the High Court The ANC’s headquarters in Johannesburg, Luthuli House, is under scrutiny after the sheriff of the High Court conducted a raid following Ezulwini Investments’ move to recover over 100-million-rand owed for 2019 election posters. News24 reports that, while a summons of execution was served, leading to the attachment of the ANC’s bank accounts and assets, the sheriff has not removed physical assets but instead meticulously catalogued items like laptops, couches, and […] todayDecember 4, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s African Transformation Movement launched their election manifesto South Africa's African Transformation Movement launched their election manifesto in Buffalo City Stadium, East London. This marks their first step in preparing for the 2024 general elections. During the launch, ATM president Vuyolwethu Zungula highlighted the government’s incompetence as the root cause of economic instability and socio-economic challenges. Zungula also emphasised on the rise of corruption, the energy crisis and rand manipulation. He called for accountability from government. todayDecember 4, 2023 1
insert_link South Africa The Freedom Front Plus in South Africa says the country’s water crisis shows the ANC is out of touch with reality The Freedom Front Plus party in South Africa says the water crisis in South Africa makes a mockery of the government’s mission statement about serving the people, and it shows how out of touch the ANC is with reality. According to the latest census, eleven million people in the country still do not have access to running water. FF Plus’, Adriaan de Bruyn, says the decay of water infrastructure and […] todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link 3 2 Oshiwambo OvaSouth Africa tava pula oita moGaza ixulifwepo. Oilyo yeengudu dopapolitika oshoyo omahangano opashiwana onghela okwa li akufa ombinga momunyanyo momapandavanda oshilando sha Johannesburg SA, tava pula opo kukale kwa xulifwapo omalwoodi taa kalele moshitopolwa shaGaza, pefimbo vali tava dimbuluka efiku lopaiwana linasha noukwao wananghali pamwe novakwashiwana va Palestinian. Oshikundaneki sho ALJAZZERA, osha lopota kutya mokati keengudu dopa politika odo dali dakufa ombinga, omwa kwatelwa ongudu taipangele yo African National Congress oshoyo ongudu yomilameno yo Economic Freedom Fighters, novali […] todayNovember 30, 2023 11 2 3
insert_link South Africa My Vote Counts is calling on the minister of Home Affairs to publicise the electoral reform progress reports My Vote Counts is calling on Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi to publish the progress reports on the Electoral Reform consultation panel and the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill. The minister was scheduled to appear before Parliament’s portfolio committee on Home Affairs last week to provide an update on these two matters but did not attend. My Vote Counts’, Boikanyo Moloto, says the public must have access to adequate information related […] todayNovember 28, 2023 3
