insert_link South Africa MK Party national organiser claims its Party Caucus boasts the most capable leadership in Parliament MK Party national organiser Floyd Shivambu claims the MK Party Caucus boasts the most capable leadership in Parliament. Shivambu stated that party leaders could govern efficiently, outperforming the ANC, DA, or EFF. However, he acknowledged the party's lacking experience in building a successful political organisation. He says that his focus is ensuring the party thrives as it grows into a formidable opposition force: Shivambu also disclosed in a podcast […] today28 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa EFF has welcomed the consumer price inflation figures released by Statistics South Africa In S.A, the EFF has welcomed the consumer price inflation figures released by Statistics South Africa, indicating a further decline from 4.4-percent in August to 3.8-percent in September. This marks the lowest inflation rate since March 2021. The EFF’s, Leigh-Ann Mathys, says this confirms the inflationary pressures faced by the country are not demand-driven, but a result of economic and global challenges that require a different monetary policy approach: Meanwhile, […] today24 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, the DA says it is committed to safeguarding Tshwane residents as the ANC forms a coalition with the EFF In South Africa, the DA says it is committed to safeguarding Tshwane residents as the ANC forms a coalition with the EFF and other parties. This follows the election of ActionSA's Nasiphi Moya as new mayor. The DA's former mayor, Cilliers Brink, says this coalition risks the city's financial stability. He says the DA pledges to uphold progress made on vital projects and ensure accountability from the ANC-EFF coalition: today10 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa EFF in Gauteng says it is concerned about the Emfuleni Municipality’s failure to pay municipal workers The EFF in Gauteng says it is concerned about the Emfuleni Municipality's failure to pay municipal workers their salaries this month, due to its dire financial state. This comes as Eskom recently attached the municipality’s four bank accounts due to an outstanding electricity debt of eight-billion-rand. The EFF’s, Baleni Dumisani, says at the core of the municipality's issues is a deeply entrenched culture of corruption among municipal officials and ANC […] today1 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa EFF leader Julius Malema has hit back at Floyd Shivambu’s decision to leave the party EFF leader, Julius Malema has hit back at Floyd Shivambu's decision to leave the party, saying he would not beg anyone to stay. He addressed the party's Gauteng Provincial Ground Forces Forum in Soweto yesterday evening. He was speaking for the first time since Shivambu's shock exit as deputy president to join former president Jacob Zuma's MK Party last week. Malema says those who want to leave the EFF, must […] today20 August, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A Professor Says Floyd Shivambu’s Exit from EFF to MK Party Likely Driven by Major Factors South African Professor André Duvenhage believes former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu’s decision to leave the Red Berets for the MK Party must have been triggered by something major. Shivambu’s departure comes just months after the EFF was dislodged as the third-largest party in the country following the May general elections. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Duvenhage says Shivambu could be seeking refuge in light of the allegations against him related […] today16 August, 2024
insert_link South Africa Malema Warns Shivambu’s Resignation Could Trigger More EFF Departures South Africa's EFF leader Julius Malema warns the resignation of Shivambu, the party's co-founder and deputy president, might lead to further departures from the party. In his media address, Malema, reflecting on Shivambu's exit after eleven years, stated that while the EFF’s constitution does not allow rejoining from other parties, Shivambu is welcome to return if he decides to. He urged members to stay united and strengthen the party during […] today16 August, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned EFF leader Julius Malema to focus on constructive debate S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned EFF leader Julius Malema to focus on constructive debate rather than playing him as the main man. In response to Malema's remarks during the opening of Parliament address debate, Ramaphosa accused Malema of being misinformed about the history of the mining sector, including the National Union of Mineworkers. He emphasised a development-focused mindset for progress: today23 July, 2024
insert_link South Africa 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: today22 July, 2024
