ANC

ANC’s secretary-general criticises opposition parties for accusing the ANC of selling out South Africans

In South Africa, ANC's secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula has criticised opposition parties for accusing the ANC of selling out South Africans after forming a government of national unity. Mbalula stated the ANC mandate remains to be committed to representing the interests of South Africans. He emphasised the ANC retained key portfolios and is willing to collaborate with other parties:

22 July, 2024

South Africa

Former president Jacob Zuma’s ANC disciplinary hearing has been postponed to next week

In S.A, Former president Jacob Zuma’s ANC disciplinary hearing has been postponed to next week Tuesday. He did not attend the virtual disciplinary hearing with controversial ANC member Tony Yengeni representing him. Zuma is facing disciplinary action after he was charged with misconduct for publicly stating he intended to vote for the MK Party in the general election. The MK Party says the former president wants the hearing only to […]

18 July, 2024

South Africa

South Africa inaugurates unprecedented unity government

South Africa's new unity government under President Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in on Wednesday, the first of its kind in the country after 30 years of rule by the ANC. Ahead of the 32 ministers -- from six parties -- making up the cabinet, Paul Mashatile, who has been re-appointed deputy president, was the first to take the oath during the televised ceremony in Cape Town. […]

3 July, 2024

South Africa

How democracy can work at community level: 3 lessons from a South African protest movement

By Luke Sinwell, University of Johannesburg Popular protests have surged around the world over the last decade. But do they work? And what lessons can be learnt from communities who have a history of militant protests? When the African National Congress (ANC) was elected to power in South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, many believed that popular protests, which were the […]

2 July, 2024

South Africa

South African organisation OUTA has questioned some cabinet appointments

The South African organisation OUTA has questioned some cabinet appointments, seeking greater transparency from new ministers. CEO Wayne Duvenage hopes for closer consultation with civil society and better service delivery. Duvenage has criticised the increased cabinet size and the retention of underperforming ministers stating the bloated cabinet will be a massive cost to society. He has also emphasised the need to address wasteful expenditure, maladministration, and corruption:

2 July, 2024

South Africa

South Africa’s New Unity Government Sparks Cautious Optimism Amid Economic Concerns

South Africa's new unity government, formed by President Cyril Ramaphosa with former opposition leader John Steenhuisen heading a key ministry, has garnered cautious optimism from industry and financial markets. Reuters reports that many citizens and political analysts express concerns about the coalition's ability to achieve economic growth and social reforms, marking the first coalition cabinet in three decades involving the Democratic Alliance and other parties.

2 July, 2024

South Africa

S.Africa’s new centre-right government promises unity, action

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's new coalition government heralds a pragmatic centre-right shift as opposition parties take control of more than a third of ministries, bringing hope for better governance but also cohesion fears. The African National Congress (ANC), which has governed since the advent of democracy in 1994, keeps 20 of the 32 cabinet positions, including foreign affairs, finance, defence, justice and police. The historied party […]

1 July, 2024

Oshiwambo

Ramaposa a tseyitha oka cabinet kepangelo lyuukumwe wopashigwana

Omupresitend gwa South Africa Cyril Ramaposa okwa holola epangelo epe lyuukumwe,sho ongundu ye tayi pangele yo ANC ya kanitha iipundi oyindji yopaalamende momahogololo ga ningwa mu May. O BBC oya lopota kutya ongundu yo ANC otayi kala noopoosa 20 dhomooposa 32 dho cabinet,omanga yo DA,ndjoka yili ongundu onene yopambelewa yompilameno moshilongo,nomuleli gwayo John Stenhuisen uulikwa onga ominista yuunamapya,tayi kala noopoosa dhili 6,omanga dhilwe tadhi topolwa koongundu dhilwe dhili 6. Omauliko […]

1 July, 2024

South Africa

S.A’s Sadtu Criticizes DA’s Approach in Government Negotiations

South Africa's Sadtu national executive committee has accused the DA of treating the ANC as beggars in the ongoing government negotiations. General Secretary Mugwena Maluleke insists that the DA should take its place as the opposition while those prioritizing the country's interests should continue the negotiations. He also emphasized that the teachers' union will not tolerate market dictation, asserting that the country must be returned to its rightful owners.

1 July, 2024