S.Africa set for political shake-up after historic vote

S.Africa set for political shake-up after historic vote

By Umberto BACCHI Johannesburg, May 31, 2024 (AFP) - South Africa's ruling ANC was on track to score its worst electoral result ever on Friday, with early tallies showing voters deserted the party in droves, ending its 30-year political dominance. If the African National Congress (ANC) is confirmed as dropping below 50 percent of the vote, it would force the party to seek coalition partners to […]

May 31, 2024 9

South Africa

Economic Freedom Fighters MPs Found Guilty of Contempt for Remarks Against SA President Ramaphosa

Nine members of South Africa's Parliament from the Economic Freedom Fighters have been convicted of contempt of Parliament after branding President Cyril Ramaphosa a money launderer and refusing to retract their statements during the June 2022 budget speech. This marks the third instance of EFF members being found guilty by the Powers and Privileges Committee in recent months. Despite a delay in January, the committee concluded its investigation into the […]

March 15, 2024 16

South Africa

EFF in Gauteng Criticizes Premier Lesufi for Unfulfilled Promises

The Economic Freedom Fighters in Gauteng has accused Premier Panyaza Lesufi of failing to deliver on promises made to the province's residents. The party claims that commitments, such as accelerating economic recovery, combating crime, improving living conditions, and reducing unemployment, remain unfulfilled. The EFF is demanding a comprehensive update on last year's promises, especially regarding the high unemployment rate and increasing crime levels. Nkululeko Dunga of the EFF invites residents […]

February 20, 2024 5

South Africa

EFF Accuses ANC of Silencing Opposition Amid Failed Court Attempt

The Economic Freedom Fighters alleges that the ANC-led government is employing vindictive measures to stifle opposition voices and avoid accountability. The EFF's recent attempt to overturn the suspension of six party members, including leader Julius Malema, from Parliament for the current month was unsuccessful. This exclusion denies them participation in crucial events, such as the State of the Nation Address, subsequent debate, and the budget speech. EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo […]

February 1, 2024 2

South Africa

SA’s former Public Protector wants her pension and benefits

South Africa’s former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she is awaiting communication from parliament over her loss of benefits after being fired. Mkhwebane told Newzroom Africa that she would approach the courts if those engagements fail. She is taking Parliament and her former office – the Public Protector of SA – to court for having forfeited her gratuity payment, believed to be R10 million.

January 15, 2024 9

South Africa

South Africa’s parliament suspends Malema

South Africa's opposition leader, Julius Malema, and five other MPs from the Economic Freedom Fighters party received a one-month suspension without pay from parliament. BBC Africa reports that the punishment, due to contempt of parliament, resulted from their actions of storming the stage during President Cyril Ramaphosa's state of the nation address in February. The committee found them guilty, leading to Malema being escorted from the hall by security.

November 23, 2023 10