insert_link 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. todayJuly 1, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi Vows to Amplify Youth Voices in S.A. National Assembly and Gauteng Legislature RISE Mzansi, now represented in South Africa's National Assembly and Gauteng provincial legislature, aims to amplify the voices of young people. Mabine Seabe of RISE Mzansi states the party will engage with communities, including youth, to understand their priorities for the National Assembly and Gauteng Provincial Legislature. Additionally, the party will keep these communities informed about legislative activities at both the national and provincial levels. todayJune 18, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Al Jama-ah leader says the DA is hell-bent on taking control of the government of national unity In S.A, Al Jama-ah leader, Ganief Hendricks claims that the Democratic Alliance is determined to take control of the government of national unity. He criticizes the 'Statement of Intent' signed between the DA and another party, suggesting it facilitates power sharing between former oppressors and the former black liberation movement. Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's assertion that there is no grand alliance with the DA, Hendricks believes the 'Statement of Intent' […] todayJune 18, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Mkhonto we Sizwe Joins Alliance to Challenge ANC-DA Coalition Government South Africa's uMkhonto we Sizwe party announced on Sunday that it will join an alliance of smaller opposition parties in parliament to challenge the coalition government formed by the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance. The ANC and the pro-business, white-led DA agreed on Friday to form a "government of national unity," marking a significant shift after 30 years of ANC rule. todayJune 17, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ANC Pursues Unity Government Ahead of Parliament Sitting South Africa's African National Congress, as reported by Reuters, announced late Thursday that several parties have agreed to join a unity government, though details remain to be finalized. The discussions come as the ANC, having lost its parliamentary majority in the May 29 election, engages in hurried talks with rivals to form a governing alliance. todayJune 14, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance Asserts That South Africa’s Economy Faces Further Decline In South Africa, the DA claims poor policies have caused the economy to decline further. The party says the first quarter of this year saw our economy slip back into contraction, as confirmed by Statistics South Africa. This follows a narrow escape from a technical recession the previous quarter. The Treasury National budget projected a 1.3-percent growth rate in February. The DA’s, Dion George says despite being low and uninspired, […] todayJune 5, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Azanian People’s Organisation says the country finds itself at a crossroads The Azanian People's Organisation says the country finds itself at a crossroads, where a coalition government needs to be formed. After losing its majority, the ANC is reportedly leaning toward a so-called confidence and supply agreement, possibly with the DA and IFP as its preferred partners. Azapo’s spokesperson, Jabu Rakwena, says the country needs a smooth transition into the seventh administration: todayJune 4, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Investor Concerns Rise Over South African Elections and Potential Impact on Namibia The change in South African leadership following the recent elections has left investors apprehensive about the stability of its democracy. Business and Economics expert Josef Kefas Sheehama has weighed in on the potential effects this could have on Namibia, given that the Namibian Dollar is pegged to the South African Rand on a 1:1 basis. todayJune 3, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Voting stations have officially opened S.A's Voting stations have officially opened as millions of citizens are casting their votes in what has been described as an important election. The Electoral Commission says the lessons and experiences over the past two days of special votes were valuable and will be used to refine operations further today. Voting stations close at nine tonight. Briefing the media yesterday evening, IEC CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says voters are prohibited from […] todayMay 29, 2024 32
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
