insert_link South Africa The DA in Gauteng says it is unacceptable that residents will continue to be burdened by the unwanted e-tolls The DA in Gauteng says it is unacceptable that residents will continue to be burdened by the unwanted e-tolls, as the gantries will not be switched off at the end of the year, as promised by premier Panyaza Lesufi. MEC for Finance Jacob Mamabolo revealed last month that the proposal for Gauteng to pay its portion of the e-Toll debt, which now stands at 12.9-billion-rand, will only be handed over […] todayDecember 12, 2023 5
insert_link South Africa The DA accuses the ANC of derailing efforts to tackle cadre deployment South Africa's DA accuses the ANC of obstructing Parliament’s attempts to address the contentious issue of cadre deployment. The party argues president Cyril Ramaphosa’s pledges for a professional Public Service now appear hollow as the ANC unilaterally canceled a crucial meeting on the adoption of the Public Service Amendment Bill. The DA’s Leon Schreiber says the ANC’s move, following a series of delays, practically rules out passing the bill before […] todayDecember 6, 2023 4
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 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 DA in South Africa criticises the parliamentary portfolio committee on dismissal of the Children’s Amendment Bill The DA in South Africa criticises the parliamentary portfolio committee on Social Development’s dismissal of the Children’s Amendment Bill, despite acknowledgment of existing law gaps. ANC members cited a lack of public comment review, with the DA proposing a deferred vote to the new term. The party’s Bridget Masango says the ANC’s refusal perpetuates risks in unregulated micro-partial care homes. She says the DA cares for child protection and vows […] todayDecember 1, 2023 4
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.
