insert_link South Africa DA renewes call for South African Defence Force withdrawal from the DRC The DA has renewed its call for the South African Defence Force withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo after the death of the soldiers. DA spokesperson Chris Hattingh criticised the SANDF’s lack of communication and questioned its preparedness, citing years of budget cuts. He demands an end to the deployment amid escalating conflict: today27 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Former South African President Calls for National Dialogue to Address Country’s Challenges today16 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa In South AFrica, Mapaila Says Electoral Losses a Wake-Up Call for SACP The SACP's Solly Mapaila has termed the recent electoral losses a wake-up call for the party advocating for the working class. Speaking at the SACP's fifth special national conference in Boksburg, Mapaila criticised the ANC's collaboration with the DA, questioning its alignment with alliance principles. He reiterates that the SACP will contest the 2026 local government elections independently: today13 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA Electoral Reform Panel Receives 350 Submissions The South Africa Electoral Reform Consultation Panel says it has received around 350 written submissions on electoral reform including from all 18 political parties in Parliament. The panel is tasked with independently investigating, and making recommendations on potential reforms of the electoral system, for the election of the National Assembly and the provincial legislatures. The panel’s, Michael Hendrickse, says the electoral reform is not a silver bullet for resolving […] today5 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa Calls Grow In S.A for Minister Simelane’s Suspension Defend Our Democracy South Africa calls for former Justice minister Thembi Simelane to be removed from her new role as minister of Human Settlements over fresh corruption allegations. The group’s executive director, Zaakirah Vadi, urges president Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend her pending the outcome of the investigation: today5 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa In S.A, MK Party Celebrates First Anniversary To S.A now, where the MK Party, founded by former president Jacob Zuma, marked its first anniversary in Ekurhuleni. During the 2024 general elections, the party campaigned as the official opposition. Secretary-general Floyd Shivambu expressed confidence in securing a two-thirds majority in the 2026 local government elections and emphasized the party’s commitment to uniting progressive forces. today2 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa Save South Africa Movement Demands Ramaphosa’s Resignation The Save South Africa Civic Movement has called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to step down, over leadership failures, rising crime, and child deaths linked to poisoned goods. It criticises Ramaphosa's inaction on protecting the borders, and access to illicit firearms. Spokesperson Tebogo Mashilompane claims his leadership has eroded public trust and demands decisive action to address unemployment, crime, and corruption to restore faith in governance: today25 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa ATM Calls for Crackdown on Illegally Run Spaza Shops In S.A In S.A, the African Transformation Movement has called for the immediate closure of illegally run spaza shops amid rising food-borne illnesses. ATM national spokesperson Zama Ntoshana says the registration of spaza shops is a step towards revitalising township economies and emphasised the party's opposition to foreign national ownership of these shops, demanding strict enforcement and prosecution for violations: today25 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa In South Africa- Zuma Foundation to Consult Over Expulsion from ANC In South Africa, the Jacob Zuma Foundation says it will consult political structures and legal advisors over former president Jacob Zuma’s expulsion from the ANC. Zuma was expelled in July for violating section 25 of the ANC constitution by supporting the MK Party while still a member of the ANC. Zuma’s spokesperson, Mzwanele Manyi told Newzroom Afrika Zuma was not given a fair chance to plead his case: today25 November, 2024
