insert_link South Africa South Africa’s minister of Basic Education has announced plans to review the Grade 12 pass mark South Africa's minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has announced plans to review the Grade 12 pass mark, currently at 30-percent. Gwarube, addressing criticism of the existing pass rate, also revealed plans to establish an advisory council comprising key stakeholders and experts. The council aims to ensure efforts to strengthen education are targeted, evidence-based, and informed by best practices. She says the focus is on enhancing literacy and numeracy: todayJuly 17, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance condemns S.A president Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the National Health Insurance Act The Democratic Alliance condemns S.A president Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the National Health Insurance Act, accusing the ANC of neglecting the failing healthcare system. They argue the act is an electioneering tool, lacking the necessary investment and infrastructure for effective healthcare. Criticisms include concerns over corruption, funding, flawed parliamentary process, and constitutional violations. The DA’s Siviwe Gwarube has vowed to challenge the scheme through all legal avenues to protect the […] todayMay 16, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa DA Calls for Urgent Debate and Vote on Motion of No Confidence Against SA’s National Assembly Speaker The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has demanded an immediate debate and vote on a motion of no confidence against the country's National Assembly Speaker, Mapisa-Nqakula. The party argues that Parliament must hold the speaker accountable, citing serious allegations against her, including charges of corruption and money laundering. Siviwe Gwarube of the DA emphasizes that the integrity and credibility of the National Assembly are on the line. todayApril 3, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa SA’s Democratic Alliance has lodged a complaint with Parliament’s joint committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests regarding corruption allegations SA's Democratic Alliance has lodged a complaint with Parliament's joint committee on Ethics and Members' Interests regarding corruption allegations against National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. DA chief whip, Siviwe Gwarube, has emphasised the importance of upholding accountability and transparency in public office. She says the allegations against the speaker threaten the credibility of Parliament. Gwarube calls for a swift and comprehensive investigation to address the matter with seriousness and urgency. […] todayMarch 7, 2024 7
