insert_link South Africa In S.A, ANC Dismisses Claims of Unity Government Collapse South Africa's ANC has strongly defended its policies and rejected opposition claims that the government of national unity is on the verge of collapse. In the debate on the state of the nation address, ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli dismissed the opposition's assertions, stating they had been proven wrong. Ntuli emphasised that the ANC, as the leader of the national democratic revolution, has a duty to uphold its principles and […] today12 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, RISE Mzansi applaus Ramaphosa’s SONA In South Africa, RISE Mzansi says the state of the nation address was probably president Cyril Ramaphosa’s strongest yet, however, the proof will be in the budget and implementation. The party as the government of national unity partner, although outside of the executive, welcomes the inclusion of some of its proposals including prioritising water infrastructure at scale. RISE Mzansi president, Songezo Zibi, says they will support Ramaphosa and his […] today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Slams S.A Government Over ‘Backroom Deals’ on NHI Act ActionSA has condemned the government of national unity for what it calls backroom dealings regarding the National Health Insurance Act. The party alleges government is pushing the controversial legislation without adequate consultation and transparency. They claim that key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and opposition parties, were sidelined. ActionSA’s Kgosi Letlape argues the current act is flawed and unworkable, with government failing to address issues in public healthcare: today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Rejects Expropriation Act Review Under GNU in S.A In S.A, the GOOD Party says there is no rational basis to subject the Expropriation Act to the government of national unity statement of intent when it was adopted under a different mandate. This comes as the DA says it has invoked clause 19 of the statement of intent to formally dispute the ANC's handling of the Act. GOOD’s secretary general, Brett Herron, says clause 19 does not contain […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Dali Mpofu Criticizes SABC’s Use of ‘Government of National Unity’ In South Africa, a lawyer representing former president Jacob Zuma and the MK Party, Dali Mpofu, argued that the SABC’s use of the term government of national unity promotes the political objectives of the coalition government. On Monday, the High Court in Johannesburg heard Zuma and MK’s challenge against the SABC over its use of the term GNU. Mpofu suggested the SABC is dancing to the tune of the […] today28 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Youth Forum Demands NSFAS Settle Outstanding Debts Immediately ActionSA's National Youth Forum is calling on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to immediately settle all outstanding debts and cease making excuses, avoiding accountability, and perpetuating a culture of corruption. ActionSA’s Reuben Coetzer says despite the promise of reform from the government of national unity, Higher Education minister Nobuhle Nkabane and the interim NSFAS board have proven equally ineffective in addressing the urgent crisis at hand, turning a […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa SA Union Supports Health Minister on National Health Insurance Act Implementation South Africa's National Education, Health, and Allied Workers Union says it supports Health minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, in defending the full implementation of the National Health Insurance Act. This follows an article in the City Press, claiming that the ANC plans to table a compromise proposal at the first Cabinet lekgotla on implementing the NHI. This will allegedly be done to appease the partners in the government of national unity. Nehawu’s, […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa DA leader Steenhuisen Says Reconciliation Is Not About Forgetting the Past DA leader John Steenhuisen says reconciliation is not about forgetting the past or pretending it did not happen, but acknowledging it while celebrating the country's progress. Yesterday marked Reconciliation Day under the theme, Healing Historical Wounds and Forging New Futures. Steenhuisen says the formation of the government of national unity brings hope that inclusive economic growth and jobs can be achieved: Meanwhile....RISE Mzansi says the work of real nation-building […] today17 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa Zuma Urges Supporters to Push for Electoral Reforms in South Africa In South Africa, the MK Party president Jacob Zuma has urged supporters to demand electoral reforms ahead of the 2026 local polls, alleging vote-rigging in the May national and provincial elections. Zuma emphasised unity and fairness in governance. Meanwhile, at the party's first anniversary celelbrations at the Moses Madiba stadium in Durban, deputy president John Hlope cautioned against internal divisions and criticised the ANC-DA government of national unity as […] today16 December, 2024
