insert_link Business / Economics In S.A, COPE Urges Godongwana to Prioritize Economic Growth in Budget To South Africa now, where the Congress of the People is calling on Finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, to deliver a budget that prioritises heightened economic growth. COPE’s, Pake Dikgetsi, says they are warning that austerity measures targeting social services, while billions are lost to corruption will push the country further into a crisis Meanwhile, the GOOD Party Secretary-general, Brett Herron, says as things stand, around 18-million South Africans are poor […] today19 February, 2025
insert_link Africa COPE talks on the tragic loss of SANDF soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo The Congress of the People says the tragic loss of South African National Defence Force soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, demands a clear and comprehensive strategy from president Cyril Ramaphosa to protect the lives of military personnel. This comes as 13 SANDF soldiers have been killed in clashes with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. COPE’s, Teboho Loate, says although Ramaphosa has called for a ceasefire in response to the escalating […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s COPE Raises Concerns Over Gauteng Education Department’s Online Registration System In S.A, the Congress of The People in Gauteng says it is concerned by the provincial Department of Education's online registration system, especially its impact on communities and parents. The party’s, Tom Mofokeng, says the online system has failed to effectively serve the people. He says the system is particularly disadvantageous to parents and learners from townships, rural areas, and informal settlements: today15 January, 2025
