insert_link South Africa S.A’s MK Party Aims to Be Official Opposition, Considers Alliance with EFF and ATM In S.A, the MK Party says it positions itself as the official opposition, planning a collaboration with the EFF and ATM. Newly sworn-in member of parliament John Hlophe notes teething problems within the government of national unity, attributing them to different party values. Hlophe says they haven’t yet decided on supporting an impeachment motion on president Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal: todayJune 26, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Zuma’s Mkhonto weSizwe to join opposition alliance South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, has said his political party - uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) - will join the opposition alliance in parliament. BBC Africa quotes Zuma as saying, it would co-ordinate resistance to the governing coalition led by the African National Congress. Despite this, MK said it maintained that last month's elections were rigged and wanted the results annulled. todayJune 17, 2024 34
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Mkhonto we Sizwe Joins Alliance to Challenge ANC-DA Coalition Government South Africa's uMkhonto we Sizwe party announced on Sunday that it will join an alliance of smaller opposition parties in parliament to challenge the coalition government formed by the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance. The ANC and the pro-business, white-led DA agreed on Friday to form a "government of national unity," marking a significant shift after 30 years of ANC rule. todayJune 17, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa uMkhonto weSizwe Party Applauds S.A Electoral Court’s Decision on Jacob Zuma’s Candidacy The uMkhonto weSizwe Party in South Africa has celebrated the decision of the South African Electoral Court to overturn the Electoral Commission's ruling, which disqualified former president Jacob Zuma from contesting a parliamentary seat. The Electoral Commission cited Section 47, stating Zuma's 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court as grounds for disqualification. Nhlamulo Ndhlela, spokesperson for the MK party, hailed the court's decision as a significant victory for the […] todayApril 10, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa SA High Court to Deliver Electronic Ruling on Jacob Zuma’s Election Eligibility Today, the High Court in Johannesburg will electronically issue a ruling regarding former president Jacob Zuma's eligibility to run in the elections as the uMkhonto we Sizwe party candidate. The party is contesting the Electoral Commission's decision disqualifying Zuma based on his criminal record. Zuma contends that his presidency termination was premature and asserts having unfinished matters. Judge Lebogang Modiba indicates that the court might delay providing reasons to adhere […] todayApril 9, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa uMkhonto weSizwe Party Appeals SA IEC Decision on Jacob Zuma’s Candidacy The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has lodged an appeal with the South African Electoral Court challenging the decision made by the Independent Electoral Commission to remove former president Jacob Zuma from its list of candidates. Following the IEC's decision to uphold an objection to Zuma's candidature last week, effectively disqualifying him from standing for legislative seats in the upcoming general elections, the MK party has accused the IEC of not adhering […] todayApril 3, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Deadline Looms for Appeals as SA Electoral Court Faces Challenges Ahead of May 29 Elections Today marks the deadline for political parties or candidates, including former president Jacob Zuma, who are discontented with objections raised for the May 29 elections, to appeal to the Electoral Court. The Independent Electoral Commission received a total of 82 objections against candidates nominated by 21 political parties. Among these objections, 31 implicated eight candidates, alleging their disqualification due to criminal records or convictions. Notably, the IEC has upheld an […] todayApril 2, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Legal Battle Between ANC and Umkhonto we Sizwe Party Heads to High Court The anticipated legal clash between the African National Congress and the Umkhonto we Sizwe Party is set for an open court hearing at the High Court in KwaZulu-Natal today. The ANC accuses the MK party of copyright infringement, contending that adopting the name of the ANC's disbanded armed wing constitutes trademark theft. However, media presence in the courtroom has been limited, with only 15 members permitted, including reporters and photographers, […] todayMarch 27, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed his approval of Resolution 2728 adopted by the United Nations Security Counci President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed his approval of Resolution 2728 adopted by the United Nations Security Council. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the holy month of Ramadan. Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for President Ramaphosa, described the resolution as a crucial development towards establishing a solid groundwork for a permanent ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations in the region. todayMarch 27, 2024 14
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
